1. BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Name:
Department:
Rank:
Professional address:
JACLYN B. RUBINSON SPITZER, Ph.D.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Professor
1515 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ
973-655-3928
spitzerja@montclair.edu
2. EDUCATION
Degree
B.A.
M.S
M. Phil.
Ph.D.
Institution
Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College, Columbia University
Columbia University
Date
1972
1973
1976
1978
Subject
Speech Pathology; Spanish
Audiology
Audiology
Audiology
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
a. Teaching Experience Not as a Graduate Student:
Institution
Montclair State University
Department of
Communication
Disorders and Sciences
[Doctoral program]
Rank
Year
Professor
2008-
Full or Part
Time
Part
Professor of Audiology and Speech
Pathology in Otolaryngology/Head
and Neck Surgery at CUMC
Associate Professor of Clinical
Audiology and Speech Pathology in
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck
Surgery
1999-
Full
1996-99
Full
Associate Clinical Professor
1989-96
Assistant Clinical Professor
1982-89
Full [Clinical
Appointment]
Full [Clinical
Appointment]
Visiting Professor, Communication
Sciences
1985-87
Part
Adjunct Professor, Communication
Disorders
1984-87
Part
Columbia University College of
Physicians and Surgeons
Yale University School of
Medicine
Department of Surgery
(Otolaryngology)
University of Connecticut
Southern Connecticut State
University
Spitzer
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Case Western Reserve
University
Department of
Communication
Sciences
Division of Otolaryngology
(Surgery)
Cleveland State University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Instructor
Assistant Professor of Audiology and
Speech Pathology
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Speech
and Hearing
1980-82
1978-79
1977-78
1978-82
1980-82
Part
Full
Full
Full [Clinical
Appointment]
Part
b. Teaching Experience as a Graduate Student
Institution
Teachers College, Columbia
University
Rank
Doctoral Candidate
Date
1975 [one
semester]
c. Other Relevant Professional Experience
Institution
Hadassah Academic College,
Jerusalem, Israel
Title
Member, Board of Trustees
Dates
2009-
Columbia University Medical
Center of New York Presbyterian
Hospital
Director of Audiology and Speech Pathology
1996-
VA Connecticut Healthcare
System
Consultant
1996-98
West Haven VA Medical Center
Chief, Audiology and Speech Pathology
Service
198296
(In 1995, named Chief of ASPS of newly
integrated VA CT)
Staff Audiologist
Research Associate
Acting Director, Audiology Dept.
1982-96
Brooklyn VA Hospital
Audiology doctoral stipend trainee
1973-76
New York City Board of Education
Substitute Teacher in special public school
units
Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland Hearing and Speech
Center
1980-82
1978-79
1977-78
1973
d. Montclair State Appointment Record:
i. Rank and date of initial appointment:
ii. Date of reappointment:
iii. Rank and date of promotion:
iv. Date of summer teaching:
v. Date and type of leave:
Spitzer
Professor, 9/08
5/09
NA
5-7/10
NA
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e. Montclair State University Instructional Record:
Semester and Year
Course
Fall 2007
IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING
LOSS [CSND 621]
12
Spring 2008
Aural Rehabilitation Across the
Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults
[CSND 576]
11
Y
Fall 2008
IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING
LOSS [CSND 621]
11
Y
Spring 2008
Spring 2009
Practicum in University Teaching
Aural Rehabilitation Across the
Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults
[CSND 576]
1
11
Y
Spring 2009
Spring 2009
Summer 2009
Directed Readings
Practicum in University Teaching
Advanced Medical Audiology -Pathophysiology of the Auditory
System [CSND 807]
IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING
LOSS [CSND 621]
SPECIAL TOPICS IN AUDIOLOGY
[CSD 671]
Directed Readings
Aural Rehabilitation Across the
Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults
[CSND 576]
Practicum in University Teaching
Advanced Medical Audiology -Pathophysiology of the Auditory
System [CSND 807]
IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING
LOSS [CSND 621]
Aural Rehabilitation Across the
Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults
[CSND 576]
Advanced Medical Audiology -Pathophysiology of the Auditory
System [CSND 807]
Directed Readings
Implantable hearing devices for
remediation of hearing loss [CSND
621]
Special Topics in Audiology
[CSD 671]
Practicum in University Teaching
1
1
11
Y
Fall 2009
Fall 2009
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Spring 2010
Summer 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
Summer 2011
Fall 2011
Fall 2011
Fall 2011
Spitzer
Enrollment
Evaluations
Available?
11
7
Y
2
11
Y
1
10
Y
7
Y
7
Y
7
Y
1
14
N
1
N
1
3
Student Projects Supervised:
Semester
Student
Title of Project
Role
Yunfang
Zheng
Effects of Signal-to-Noise Ratio and
Reverberation on Sound
Localization for Listeners with
Bilateral Cochlear Implants
Congenital Aural Atresia:
Localization results post surgery
English Audiovisual Integration
Capabilities in Spanish-English
Bilinguals
Perceived Listening Difficulty in the
Presence of Restaurant Noise
Committee Member
Long Term Effects of Cochlear
Implantation on Quality of Life and
Perception of Handicap.
[Submitted].
A Case Study: The Effects of
Cochlear Implantation on the
Quality of Life and Perception of
Handicap in an Octogenian.
[Submitted].
To Optimize Hearing Aid
Satisfaction, Fittings Should be
Guided by Audiological Evaluations
Using A Patient’s Real Life
Communications Challenges
Mentor
Long Term Effects of Cochlear
Implantation on Quality of Life and
Perception of Handicap (Submitted
for publication)
Long Term Effects of Cochlear
Implantation on Quality of Life and
Perception of Handicap Accepted
for poster presentation at the
annual conference of the American
State Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, Philadelphia, PA,
11/10.
Mentor
Older listeners and the senior
center environment. Accepted for
poster presentation at the annual
conference of the American State
Committee Member
2008-9
Adam Enok
Andrea
Zubalsky
Dan Troast
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Spring/Summer
2009:
Yunfang
Zheng
Dana Skerlick
Fall 2009
David Cooper
Mentor
Committee Member
Spring/Summer
2010
Zheng, Y.,
Skerlick, D.A
Zheng, Y.,
Skerlick, D.A
Caruso, T.
Spitzer
Mentor
4
Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, Philadelphia, PA,
11/10.
Fall 2010
Skerlick, D.A.
The Effects of Semantic Priming
during Sentence Processing in
Background Noise in Middle Aged
Adults
Committee Member
Zheng, Y.,
Skerlick, D.,
Cochlear Implantation Effects on
Quality of Life and Handicap
Perception. Accepted for poster
presentation at the annual
conference of the American State
Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, Philadelphia, PA,
11/10
Mentor
Caruso, T.,
Assessing cochlear implant users’
speech recognition in reverberation
using Speech Perception in Noise
Test (SPIN-R) Presented at AAA.]
Mentor
Zheng, Y.,
Effects of noise and reverberation
on virtual sound localization
Presented at CI2011, International
Conference on Cochlear Implants
Committee member
Spring 2011
Cooper, D.
Summer 2011
Committee member
Yee, M.
Effects of Computer Auditory
Training on Middle-Aged New
Hearing Aid Users
Chair/Advisor
Neidelman, M.
Working Memory in Noise
Committee member
4. RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, PUBLICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:
1. Books
Montano, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B. (Eds.) Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Plural Publishing, San
Diego [2nd edition, in process].
Montano, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B. (Eds.) Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Plural Publishing, San
Diego (2009).
Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., and Giolas, T.G.: Rehabilitation of the Late-Deafened Adult
MosbyYearbook, St. Louis, (1993).
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2. Articles and book chapters published or in press:
0. bb
1. Spitzer, J.B. and Zavala, J.S.: Development of a Spanish version of the LittlEARS
Parental Questionnaire for use in the United States [Accepted Audiology Research,
2011]
Category
Refereed
2. Zheng Y. Koehnke J. Besing J. Spitzer J. Effects of noise and reverberation on virtual
sound localization for listeners with bilateral cochlear implants. Ear & Hearing 32(5):56972 (2011).
Refereed
3. Spitzer, J.B.: Guest Editor, Seminars in Hearing 31: (2010).
Editor
4. Spitzer, J.B.: Implantable Devices for Rehabilitation of Persons with Hearing Loss. In
Spitzer, J.B. (Ed.) Implantable technologies. Seminars in Hearing 31:1-2 (2010).
Invited
5. Ghossaini, S.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Borik, J.: Use of the Bone Anchored Cochlear
Stimulator (Baha®) and Satisfaction among Long-term Users In Spitzer, J.B. (Ed.)
Implantable technologies. Seminars in Hearing 31:3-14 (2010)
Invited
6. Ghossaini, SN and Spitzer, JB: Local steroid injections in the management of skin
growth over the abutment in Baha® patients Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery,
141: 530-532 (2009).
Refereed
7. Coninx, F., Weichbold, V., Tsiakpini, L. Autrique, E., Bescond, G., Chereches, L.,
Compernol, A., Georgescu, M., Koroleva, I., Liang, W., Madell, J., Mikič, B., Obrycka, A.,
Pankowska, A., Pascu, A., Popescu, R., Radulescu, L., Rauhamäki, T., Rouev, P.,
Simkova, L., Spitzer, J., Thodi, C., Varžic, F., Vischer, M., Wang, L., Zavala, J.N.,
Brachmaier, J.: Validation of the LittlEARS® Auditory Questionnaire in children with
normal hearing International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology] 73: 1761-1768 (2009)..
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19836842
Refereed
8.
Spitzer, J.B. and Mancuso, D.M. Assessment for Implantable Technologies. In
Montano, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B. (Eds.) Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Plural
Publishing:San Diego (2009).
Book
Chapter
9. Wazen, JJ, Young, D, Chandrashekar, S, Ghossaini, SN, Borik, Y, Soneru, C, Spitzer,
JB: Successes and complications of the BAHA system. Otology & Neurotology
29(8):1115-1119, (2008).
Refereed
10. Spitzer, JB, Mancuso, DM, and Cheng MY: Development of a Clinical Test of Musical
Perception: Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees (AMICI) J American Academy
of Audiology 19(1):56-81 (2008).
Refereed
11. Wazen, J.J., Gupta, R., Ghossaini, S., Spitzer, J., Farrugia, M,. Tjellstrom, A.:
Osseointegration timing for Baha system loading. Laryngoscope 117(5):794-6 (2007).
Refereed
12. Manolidis, S., Tonini, R., and Spitzer, J.: Endoscopically guided placement of
prefabricated cochlear implant electrodes in a common cavity malformation.
International J Pediatric Otolaryngol 70(4):591-6 (2006).
Refereed
13. Berg, A.L., Spitzer, J.B., Towers, H. M., Bartosiewicz, C., and Diamond, B.: Newborn
Hearing Screening in the NICU: Profile of Failed ABR/Passed OAE. Pediatrics
116(4):933-938 (2005).
Refereed
Spitzer
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14. Wazen, J. J., Ghossaini, S.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Kuller, M.: Localization by Unilateral
BAHA Users. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery) 132(6):928-32, (2005).
Refereed
15.
Invited;
review
Berg, A.L. and Spitzer,J.B.: Review of the Scan-C :Test for Auditory Processing
Disorders in Children -- Revised. In RA. Spies and B. Plake (Eds.) The Sixteenth Mental
Measurements Handbook, Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements. p. 91011 (2005).
16. Ghossaini, S.N., Spitzer, J.B., Mackins, C.C., Zschommler, A., and Wazen, J.J.: High
frequency pulsed electromagnetic energy in tinnitus treatment. Laryngoscope, 114(3):
495-500 (2004).
Refereed
17. Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S., Fayad, J.N., Niparko, J., Brackmann, D.,
Ghossaini, S., Cox, K., and Soli, S.: Transcranial contralateral cochlear stimulation in
unilateral deafness. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 129 (3):248-254 (2003).
Refereed
18. Spitzer, J.B., Fayad, J.N. and Wazen, J.J.: The expanding domain of implantable
hearing devices: an update on the current status in the United States Revue de
Laryngologie, Otologie, Rhinologie, 124:39-44 (2003).
Refereed
19. Zadeh, M., Storper, I.S., and Spitzer, J.B.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Sudden-Onset
Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Study of 51 Patients. Otolaryngol Head and Neck
Surgery, 128:92-8 (2003).
Refereed
20. Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S., and Wazen, J.J.: Evolving Applications in the Use of BoneAnchored Hearing Aids. American Journal of Audiology, 11: 96-103 (2002).
Refereed
21.
Refereed
Aviv, J.E., Spitzer, J., Cohen, M., Hicks, D., Guss, J., Ma, G., Close, L.G.: Laryngeal
adductor reflex and pharyngeal squeeze as predictors of laryngeal penetration and
aspiration. Laryngoscope, 112:338-341 (2002).
22. Spitzer, J.B. Implantable hearing aids. Hearing Instruments. 12/01.
Invited
23.
Newman, C.W., Jacobson, G.P., Sandridge, S. and Spitzer, J.B.: Tinnitus Handicap
Inventory. Reply to Baguley and Norman. J Am Acad Audiol 12:379-380 (2001).
Refereed
24.
Aviv, J.E., Satatloff, R.T., Cohen, M., Spitzer, J., Ma, G., Bhayani, R., and Close,
L.G.: Cost effectiveness of two types of dysphagia care in head and neck cancer: a
preliminary report Ear Nose and Throat Journal, 80: 553-558 (2001).
Refereed
25.
Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S.N., Kacker, A. and Zschommler, A.: Results
of the bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) for unilateral hearing loss. Laryngoscope,
111:955 -958, (2001).
Refereed
26.
Spitzer, J.B.: Toward contemporary models of adult audiologic rehabilitation.
Seminars in Hearing 21: 205-212 (2000).
Invited
27.
Aviv J.A., Kaplan, S., Thompson, J., and Spitzer, J.B., Close, L.G.: The Safety of
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory Testing [FEEST]: an
analysis of 500 consecutive evaluations. Dysphagia, 15:39-44 (1999).
Refereed
28.
Berg, A.L, Spitzer, J.B. and Garvin, J.H.: Ototoxic impact of cisplatin in pediatric
oncology patients. Laryngoscope.109:1806-14 (1999). [Selected for inclusion in the
Otology and Neurotology Section of the Home Study Course of the American Academy
of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc., 2002-2003.]
Refereed
Spitzer
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29.
Kasper, C., Spitzer, J.B. and Rodriguez, H.: Mail-order hearing aids: A case report.
The Hearing Journal, : (1999).
Invited
30.
Wazen JJ, Wright R, Asher ES, Spitzer J: Auricular/Auditory reconstruction with
bone anchored implants. On-line article in Laryngoscope.com, 4/99.
Refereed
31.
Wazen J, Spitzer J, Kasper C, Anderson B: Long-term hearing results following
vestibular surgery in Meniere's disease Laryngoscope 108:1470-1473 (1998).
Refereed
32.
Storper, I.S., Spitzer, J.B. and Scanlan, M.: The use of glycopyrrolate in the
treatment of Meniere's Disease. Laryngoscope 108:1442-1445(1998).
Refereed
33.
Spitzer, J.B.: Factors predictive of hearing aid satisfaction. The Hearing Journal,
51:31-42 (1998).
Invited
34.
Spitzer, J.: Rehabilitative challenges in working with the late-deafened adult.
Seminars in Hearing 18:185-198 (1997) .
Refereed
35.
Spitzer, J.B.: Cochlear Implants and Options for the Profoundly Hearing Impaired.
In Tobin, H.: Practical Guide to Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting, Department of
Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.,121-132, (1997).
Book
Chapter
36.
Newman, C.W., Jacobson, G.P. and Spitzer, J.B.: Development of the Tinnitus
Handicap Inventory. Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery 122:143-148
(1996).
Refereed
37.
Spitzer, J. Aural rehabilitation of adults. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2:444448 (1994).
Refereed
38.
Spitzer, J.B.: Application of self-assessment in cochlear implant and profoundly
impaired patients. Seminars in Hearing 14:354-362 (1993).
Refereed
39.
Leder, S.B. and Spitzer J.B.: Response to Goehl et al. Ear and Hearing 14:217-218
(1993).
Letter
40.
Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Speaking fundamental frequency, intensity, and rate
of adventitiously deaf adult women. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
93:2146-2151 (1993).
Refereed
41.
Spitzer, J.B., Kessler, M.A., and Bromberg, B.: Longitudinal findings in Quality of
Life and perception of handicap following cochlear implantation. Seminars in Hearing
13:260-270 (1992).
Refereed
42.
Morgan, D.E., Bosone, Z.T....Spitzer, J.B.[AUTHOR], Wilson, F.B.: Position
statement and guidelines for electrical stimulation for cochlear implant selection and
rehabilitation. Asha, 34 (Suppl.): 13-16 (1992).
Refereed
43.
Spitzer,J.B. and Sullivan, G.M.: Review of the Adult Growth Examination (AGE)
Adult Body Age Test Manual. In J.C. Conoley and J. Kramer (Eds.) The Eleventh Mental
Measurements Handbook, University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, 23-24(1992).
[Accession number AN-090322, Buros Institute Database (Search Label MMYD), BRS
Information Technologies.]
Invited
review
44.
Jacobson, G.P. and Spitzer, J.B.: Electrophysiologic changes in the elderly. In
Ripich, D., Haug, M., Holland, A., Kahane, J., Newman, C.W., Weinstein, B.,
Whitehouse, P. and Obler, L. (Eds.) Handbook of Geriatric Communication Disorders,
Book
Chapter
Spitzer
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Pro-Ed, Austin, 395-420 (1991).
45.
Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: A perceptual evaluation of the speech of
adventitiously deafened adult males. Ear and Hearing, 11(3):169-175 (1990).
Refereed
46.
Spitzer, J.B.: An evaluation of the relationship among electronystagmographic,
audiologic, and self-report descriptors of dizziness. European Archives of
Otorhinolaryngology, 247:114-118 (1990).
Refereed
47.
Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Longitudinal effects of single-channel cochlear
implantation of voice quality. Laryngoscope, 100: 395-398 (1990).
Refereed
48.
Spitzer, J.B.: West Haven VAMC: Treatment for the profoundly impaired and
cochlear implant program. In Boysen A. (Ed.) Rehabilitative Audiology Desk Reference,
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., 29-40 (1989).
Book
Chapter
49.
Spitzer, J.B.: Evaluation of decisions regarding cochlear implant candidacy.
Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 245:92-97 (1988).
Refereed
50.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Richardson, F., Murray, M.: Sensory rehabilitation of the
adventitiously deaf: use of assistive communication and alerting devices. Volta Review,
90:19-24 (1988).
Refereed
51.
Leder,S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Flevaris-Phillips,C., Kirchner,J.C., Milner,P.,
Richardson,F.: Innovative approaches to selection of cochlear implant candidates.
Journal of Rehabilitation of the Deaf, 21(2):27-33 (1987).
Refereed
52.
Leder,S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Immediate effects of cochlear implantation on voice
quality, Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 244:93-95 (1987).
Refereed
53.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Milner,P., Richardson,
F.: Speaking rate of adventitiously deaf male cochlear implant candidates. Journal of the
Acoustical Society of America, 82:843-846 (1987).
Refereed
54.
Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Giolas, T.G.:
Standardization of four videotaped tests of speechreading ranging in tasks difficulty. Ear
and Hearing, 8:227-231 (1987).
Refereed
55.
Newman, C.W. and Spitzer, J.B.: Monotic and dichotic presentation of phonemic
elements in backward recognition masking. Psychological Research, 49: 31-36 (1987).
Refereed
56.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Richardson,F., Milner, P., FlevarisPhillips, C.: Voice and speech findings in prospective cochlear implant candidates.
International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 86-87 (1987).
Refereed
57.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C.,
Richardson, F.: Speaking fundamental frequency of adventitiously profoundly deaf adult
males. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 96: 322-324 (1987).
Refereed
58.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Richardson,F., Kirchner,
J.C.: Voice intensity of prospective cochlear implant candidates and normal-hearing
adult males. Laryngoscope, 97: 224-227 (1987).
Refereed
59.
Spitzer, J. and Newman, C.: Brainstem auditory evoked potential findings in newly
detoxicated chronic alcoholics. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 48: 9-13 (1987).
Refereed
Spitzer
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60.
Weinstein, B., Spitzer, J. and Ventry, I.M.: Test-re-test reliability of the Hearing
Handicap Inventory for the Elderly. Ear and Hearing, 7: 295-299 (1986).
Refereed
61.
Spitzer, J.B., Goldstein, B.A., Goldstein, M.S.: Legislative and regulatory influences
on the practice of Audiology. In J. Katz (Ed.) Handbook of Clinical Audiology, 3rd
Edition, Chapter 5, 67-93 (1985).
Book
Chapter
62.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., and Richardson, F.:
Vibrotactile stimulation for the adventitiously deaf: An alternative to cochlear
implantation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , 67: 754-758 (1986).
Refereed
63.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Richardson, F., Kirchner,
J.C.: Reacquisition of contrastive stress in an adventitiously deaf speaker using a singlechannel cochlear implant. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 79: 1967-1974
(1986).
Refereed
64.
Spitzer, J.B.: Treatment of the profoundly hearing impaired: A cochlear implant
team in a VA setting. VA Practitioner, 3: 50-62 (1986).
Refereed
65.
Spitzer, J.B.: Review of the Pictorial Test of Bilingualism of Language Dominance.
In J.V.Mitchell (Ed.) The Ninth Mental Measurement Handbook, University of Nebraska
Press, Lincoln, 1985, p.1165-1166. (Accession number AN0904-2526, Buros Institute
Database (Search Label MMYD), Bibliographic Retrieval Services, Inc., (BRS), (1985).
Invited
review
66.
Spitzer, J. and Newman, C.: Reliability of a measure of Eustachian tube function in
normal subjects. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 93: 48-51 (1984).
Refereed
67.
Spitzer, J.B.: Review of the Ber-Sil Spanish Test. In J.V. Mitchell (Ed.) The Ninth
Mental Measurements Handbook, University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln,1985, p. 187188. (Accession #AN-09042359 Buros Institute Database (Search Label MMYD),
Bibliographic Retrieval Services, Inc. BRS), (1984).
Invited
review
68.
Spitzer, J., Goldstein, B.A., Salzbrenner, L. and Mueller, G.: Effect of tinnitus
masker noise on speech intelligibility in quiet and two noise backgrounds. Scandinavian
Audiology, 12: 197-200 (1983).
Refereed
69.
Spitzer, J.: A central auditory evaluation protocol: Guide for training and diagnosis
of lesions of the central system. Ear and Hearing, 4: 221-231 (1983).
Refereed
70.
Spitzer, J.: The pre-ENG checklist: Considerations prior to test administration.
Hearing Instruments, 34: 8-11; 56 (1983).
Invited
71.
Newman, C. and Spitzer, J.: Prolonged auditory processing time in the elderly:
Evidence from backward recognition masking. Audiology (Basel), 22: 241-252, (1983).
Refereed
72.
Spitzer, J.: Auditory effects of chronic alcoholism. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 8:
317-335, (1981).
Refereed
73.
Newman, C. and Spitzer, J.: Eustachian tube efficiency in geriatric subjects. Ear
and Hearing, 2:103-107, (1981).
Refereed
74.
Spitzer, J.: Trends in audiologic services to hearing-impaired children. The Volta
Review, 83:150-155 (1981).
Refereed
75.
Spitzer, J. and Osborne, D.K.: The effect of open- versus closed-set procedures in
the perception of compressed speech. Journal of Auditory Research, 20:169-172
Refereed
Spitzer
10
(1980).
76.
Spitzer, J. and Ventry, I.M.: Central auditory dysfunction in chronic alcoholics.
Archives of Otolaryngology, 106:224-229 (1980). (Reprinted in Arnst, D.J. and Katz, J.
(eds.) The SSW Test-Development and Clinical Use College Hill Press; San Diego,
1982).
Refereed
77.
Spitzer, J.: The development of a picture speech reception threshold test in Spanish
for use with urban U.S. residents of Hispanic background. Journal of Communication
Disorders, 13: 147-151 (1980).
Refereed
78.
Goldstein, B. and Spitzer, J.: A review of Ohio legislation affecting the private
practitioner: II Business practices. Ohio Journal of Speech and Hearing, 14 (2): 266273 (1979).
Refereed
79.
Goldstein, B. and Spitzer,J.: A review of Ohio legislation affecting the private
practitioner: I Licensure. Ohio Journal of Speech and Hearing, 14(2):251-265 (1979).
Refereed
80.
Guest editor, SSW Newsletter, 1 (5), (1979); includes: Spitzer, J. Alcoholic case
study, p.3; Spitzer,J. SSW findings in chronic alcoholics,p.2.
Editor
81.
Spitzer,J., Ventry, I.M., and Nicholas, J.: The contribution of the acoustic reflex to
the ascending-descending Most Comfortable Loudness gap. Audiology (Basel), 17:271280 (1978).
Refereed
c.
Oral presentations and Abstracts:
1. Srour, J.F., Yerdon, S., Spitzer, J.B., Sandridge, S.A., Newman, C.W., Ghent, Jr., RM., and
Sydlowski, S. Evaluation of a sentence test of speech perception in reverberation (SPIN). Poster
presentation submitted for conference of the American Academy of Audiology, Boston, MA 4/12.
2. Kiener, A., Blinkoff, J., Zavala, J.S., and Spitzer, J.B. Normative data on components of the
Columbia University Spanish Speech Perception battery. Poster presentation submitted for
conference of the American Academy of Audiology, Boston, MA 4/12.
3. Zheng, Y., Koehnke, J., Besing, J., and Spitzer, J.B. Combined Effects of Noise and
Reverberation on BCI users’ Virtual Localization Ability. Poster presented at the 13th Symposium
on Cochlear Implants in Children (CI2011 conference), 7/11.
4.
Waldman, E.H., Chapman, R.J., Spitzer. J.B. Cochlear Implantation in the Setting of Connexin
26 mutation and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. (Poster presented at the 13th Symposium on
Cochlear Implants in Children), 7/11.
5. Zheng, Y., Koehnke, J., Besing, J., and Spitzer, J.B. Effects of noise and reverberation on virtual
sound localization. Poster presented at American Academy of Audiology, 4/11.
6. Spitzer, J.B., Caruso, T., Cheng, J., and Ucci, A. Assessing cochlear implant users’ speech
recognition in reverberation using Speech Perception in Noise Test (SPIN-R) Poster presented at
the American Academy of Audiology, 4/11.
7. Zheng, Y., Koehnke, J., Besing, J., and Spitzer, J.B. Effects of noise and reverberation on virtual
sound localization. Poster presented at American Auditory Society, 3/11.
8. Zheng, Y., Skerlick, D., and Spitzer, J.B.: Cochlear Implantation Effects on Quality of Life and
Handicap Perception. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American State
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Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, 11/10
9. Caruso, T., Besing, J., Koehnke, J., and Spitzer, J.B.: Older listeners and the senior center
environment. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American State SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, 11/10.
10. Cheng, J., Spitzer, J., Shafiro, V., Sheft, S., and Mancuso, D. Appreciation of Music in Cochlear
Implantees (AMICI) in Cochlear Implantees Presented at the conference of the American Speech
Language Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA 11/10
11. Spitzer, J.B. Best practices in aural rehabilitation. Presented at Hadassah Academic College of
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, July 5, 2010
12. Lanns, C., Hipskind, M., Duran, D. and Spitzer, J.B. Proposed Protocol for BAHA Candidacy and
Follow-up. Presented at the conference of the American Academy of Audiology, San Diego, CA
4/10.
13. Cheng, M., Mancuso, D, Spitzer, J., Shafiro, V., and Sheft, S. Assessing the Reliability of
Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees (AMICI) on Cochlear implant users Presented at
the conference of the American Academy of Audiology, San Diego, CA 4/10.
14. Skerlick, D., Zheng, Y., and Spitzer, J.B.: A Case Study: The Effects of Cochlear Implantation on
the Quality of Life and Perception of Handicap in an Octogenian. Presented at the New York
State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Saratoga, NY, 4/10.
15. Zheng, Y., Skerlick, D., and Spitzer, J.B.: Long Term Effects of Cochlear Implantation on Quality
of Life and Perception of Handicap. Presented at the annual conference of the New York State
Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Saratoga, NY, 4/10.
16. Zheng, Y., Koenhke, J., Besing, J., and Spitzer, J. Effects of Noise and Reverberation on BCI
users Localization Ability. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Auditory Society,
Scottsdale, AZ, 3/4/10
17. Gershon RRM, Pearson JM, Akram M, Spitzer J, Neitzel R, Sherman MF. Mass Transit
Ridership Associated with Excessive Noise Exposure: Preliminary Data. Poster presented at the
American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference and Exposition, 2010
18. Pearson, J.M., Neitzel, R., Magda, L.A., Spitzer, J., Akram, M., Rabinowitz, P., Sherman, M.F.,
Gershon, R.R.M.: Mass transit ridership and excessive noise exposure: Preliminary data. Poster
presented at The International Conference on Urban Health, Nairobi, Kenya 2009.
19. Spitzer, J.B. and Zavala, J.: The LittlEARS test Spanish (USA) translation. Presented at the
Med-El North American Research Conference, Seefeld, Austria, 9/8/09. [INVITED]
20. Spitzer, J.B., and Mancuso, D.M.: Assessment of Music Appreciation in Adult Cochlear
Implantees. Fifth International Aural Rehabilitation Conference, Tampa, FL, 3/18/09.
21. Spitzer, J.B.: Music Perception In Cochlear Implantees. Symposium at City University of New
York Graduate Center, New York, NY, 3/4/09.
22. Spitzer, J.B.: Music Perception In Cochlear Implant Users. Grand Rounds given at Hershey
Medical School, Hershey, PA, 2/19/09. [INVITED]
23. Spitzer, J.B.: Music Perception by Cochlear Implantees. 2nd Annual Otolaryngology Update in
New York City. Columbia University, New York, NY, 10/16/08. [INVITED]
Spitzer
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24. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, 25( ) p. [200]. Presented at the AAO meeting, Chicago, IL,
9/23/08.
25. Spitzer, J.B.: Detection of hearing loss and the real world. Conference on Mass Transit Noise.
Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, 9/19/08. [INVITED]
26. Wazen, J.J., Ghossaini, S.N., …Spitzer, J.B. :Successes and Complications of the BAHA system.
American Otological Society:Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. May 2008, Orlando, FL.
27. Spitzer, J.B., and Mancuso, D.M.: Assessment of Music Appreciation in Adult Listeners Using
HiRes Fidelity 120 Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Cochlear Implants
and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies, San Diego, CA, 4/12/08.
28. Gershon, R.R.M, Neitzel, R. Sherman, M., Zeltser, M., Samar, S., Akram, M., Spitzer, J.
Hearing Protection Use in an Urban Population: Preliminary Data. American Public Health
Association. Presented at the International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem.
Foxwoods, CT, 7/21-5/08.
29. Spitzer, J.B.: Assessment procedures for bone-anchored hearing aids. Presented at Recent
Developments in Amplification: Technology, Verification and Management. Cornell University,
9/24/07, NY, NY. [INVITED]
30. Spitzer, J.B.: FM Systems in educational settings for children. Presented at Otolaryngology
Update, Columbia University, 9/07. [INVITED]
31. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, 24( ) p. [2007]. Presented at the AAO meeting Washington, D.C.
9/07.
32. Cheng, M-Y, Mancuso, D. and Spitzer, J.B.: Normative data and test-retest reliability of the beta
version of the AMICI test. Presented at the conference of the American Academy of Audiology,
4/07.
33. Spitzer, J.B. and Mancuso, M.: The beta version of the Appreciation of Music in Cochlear
Implantees [AMICI]. Presented at the conference of the American Academy of Audiology, 4/07.
34. Spitzer, J.B. and Zavala, J.S.: Spanish version of the LittlEars parental questionnaire. Presented
at the conference of the American Academy of Audiology, 4/07.
35. Spitzer, J.B. [with New York State Licensing Board for Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology]: NYS Board for SLPs and AUDs: Current issues. Mini-seminar at NYSSHLA
conference, Buffalo, NY 4/12/07.
36. Spitzer, J.: Controversies in Pediatric Audiology: 2006. Grand Rounds at Newark Beth Israel
Children’s Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, 12/21/06. [INVITED]
37. Mancuso, D. and Spitzer, J.B.: Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees [AMICI]. Presented
at the EAR Conference, Columbia University, New York, NY, 6/06. [INVITED]
38. Spitzer, J.B. and Mancuso, D.: Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees [AMICI]. In
Baumgartner WD (Ed) Wiener Medizinische Wochenshrift, 9th International Conference on
Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences, Vienna, p. 103 (2006).
39. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, 24( ) p. [2005]. Presented at the AAO meeting Toronto, Canada
Spitzer
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9/06.
40. Sandridge, S., Newman, C.W., Spitzer, J.B.: Development of a new test of speech perception:
Normative phase. Presented at the American Academy of Audiology meeting, Minneapolis, MN
4/06.
41. Wazen, J.J., Gupta, R., Ghossaini, S.N., and Spitzer, J.B.: Osseointegration timing for BAHA
loading. Presented at Triologic Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1/06.
42. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, 24( ) p. [2005]. Presented at the AAO meeting Los Angeles, CA
9/05.
43. Towers, H.M, Berg, AL, Bartosiewicz, C, Diamond, BE, and Spitzer, J.B.: Hearing screening in
the NICU: Is otoacoustic emissions testing sufficient? Presented at the American Pediatrics
Association, 4/05.
44. Sandridge, S., Newman, C.W., Spitzer, J.B., and Katz, E.: Development of a new test of speech
perception: Normative phase. Poster presented at the American Auditory Society meeting,
Washington, D.C. 4/05.
45. Spitzer, J.B. and Zavala, J.S.: Columbia University’s Spanish Speech Recognition Materials: A
Battery. Poster presented at NYSSHLA conference, Melville, NY 4/05, p.33.
46. Spitzer, J.B. [with New York State Licensing Board for Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology]: The Experience Requirement for State Licensure: Survey Results. Mini-seminar at
NYSSHLA conference, Melville, NY 4/05.
47. Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S, Wazen, J.J., and Kuller, M.: An Update on the Bone-Anchored
Cochlear Stimulator (BAHA). Mini-seminar at NYSSHLA conference, Melville, NY 4/05, p.35.
48. Spitzer, J.B. and Mancuso, M.: Findings using the Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees
[AMICI] test: Alpha version. Poster at ASHA Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 11/04.
49. Spitzer, J.B.: Audiologic Indications. Bone-Anchored Cochlear Stimulator [BAHA] course.
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York, 9/18/04. [INVITED]
50. Ghossaini, S.N., Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B. and Kuller, M.: Localization and speech perception in
unilateral users of the Bone-Anchored Cochlear Stimulator. Paper presented at the AAO meeting
NY, NY 9/04.
51. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, 23(4) p.127 [2004]. Course for the AAO meeting NY, NY 9/04.
52. Spitzer, J.B. and Ghossaini, S.: Single-sided deafness using BAHA: Medical bases and research
findings [Seminar at NYSSHLA conference, Albany, NY 4/04].
53. Spitzer, J.B. and Mancuso, M.: Development of the Appreciation of Music in Cochlear
Implantees [AMICI] test. Poster presented at AAA Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, 4/2/04.
54. Newman, C.N., Cevette, M.J., Jacobson, G.P., Kileny, P.R., Spitzer, J.B., Tucker, D.A.: Adult
Diagnostic Audiology Grand Rounds. “To implant or not to implant: A case with multiple sclerosis.
”Paper presented at AAA Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 4/2/04.
55. Snik A., Spitzer, J.B., Wazen, J.J., Bosman A., Mylanus E. and Cremers, C.: International
Perspectives on Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids. Course presented at AAA Conference, Salt Lake
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City, UT 4/3/04.
56. Spitzer, J.B.: New Alternatives in Amplification for Kids. Pediatric Grand Rounds, Newark Beth
Israel Children’s Hospital, Newark, NJ, 3/10/04. [Invited]
57. Spitzer, J.B.: New Alternatives in Amplification for Kids. Paper presented at Pediatric ENT
Update, Columbia University, New York, NY, 10/18/03. [INVITED]
58. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, [2003]. Course presented at the AAO meeting Orlando, FL 9/03.
59. Ghossaini, S., Spitzer, J.B., Mackins, C., Zschommler, A. and Wazen, J.J.: A double blind study
to evaluate the efficacy of the DiapulseⓇ high frequency pulsed electromagnetic energy in the
treatment for chronic tinnitus. Presented at the Triological Society Eastern Section meeting,
Boston, 1/22/03.
60. Wazen, J.J., Ghossaini, S., Spitzer, J.B. and Romo, T.: Congenital aural atresia/microtia: a
combined approach. Presented at the Triological Society Eastern Section meeting, Boston,
1/22/03.
61. Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S., Niparko, J., Brackmann, D., Soli, S. and Cox, K.:
Transcranial stimulation in rehabilitation of sensorineural hearing loss. AAO-HNS Bulletin, [2002].
Paper presented at the AAO meeting San Diego, 9/24/02.
62. Zadeh, M., Storper, I.S., and Spitzer, J.B.: Steroid and anti-viral therapy in idiopathic sudden
sensorineural hearing loss. AAO-HNS Bulletin, [2002]. Poster presented at the meeting of AAO,
San Diego, 9/20/02. Cited on web:
http://www.healthyhearing.com/healthyhearing/newroot/news/displaynews.asp?ID=178
63. Fayad, J.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Wazen, J.J.: Implantable Hearing Devices: Indications, Surgery,
Outcomes. AAO-HNS Bulletin, [2002]. Course presented at the AAO meeting San Diego,
9/24/02.
64. Spitzer, J.B., Kessler, M.A., Fayad, J.N., Kveton, J., Wazen, J.J.: Cochlear implant outcomes in
patients with significant neurologic disease. Poster presentation at Cochlear Implant 2002
Conference, Manchester, England, 9/6/02.
65. Spitzer, J.B. Evolving Applications in the Use of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids. Cleveland Clinic
Foundation, Cleveland, OH 8/02. [INVITED]
66. Spitzer, J.B.: Audiologic Considerations. Bone-Anchored Cochlear Stimulator [BAHA] course.
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York, 7/27/02. [INVITED]
67. Spitzer, J.B.: Audiologic Indications. Bone-Anchored Cochlear Stimulator [BAHA] course.
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York, 7/27/02. [INVITED]
68. Wazen, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B.: Bone-anchored hearing aids for unilateral conductive hearing loss.
Research Conference on BAHA and Single-Sided Deafness, Sardinia, Italy, 6/15/02. [INVITED]
69. Spitzer, J.B. and Wazen, J.J.: SSD and Bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA): The New York
Experience. Research Conference on BAHA and Single-Sided Deafness, Sardinia, Italy, 6/14/02.
[INVITED]
70. Spitzer, J.B. and Wazen, J.J.: An Update on the Bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA): Basic &
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Advanced Applications. Presented at AAA Conference in Philadelphia, PA, 4/20/2002.
71. Spitzer, J. B.: Indications and Audiologic Assessment of BAHA. Training presented at Cooper
Voorhee's complex, Voorhees, NJ, 3/19/02. [INVITED]
72. Spitzer, J.B. and Wazen, J.J.: New developments using Bone-anchored hearing aids. AAA
Conference Program, p. 60 [2001]. Presented at conference in San Diego, 4/01.
73. Berg, A.L. and Spitzer, J.B.: Normative pediatric performance on central processing tests. AAA
Conference Program, p. 126 [2001]. Presented at conference in San Diego, 4/01.
74. Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S., Kacker, A and Zschommler, A.: Bone-anchored hearing
aids for unilateral hearing loss. Presented at the Eastern Section Meeting of the Triologic Society,
1/28/01, Toronto.
75. Spitzer, J.B.: Implantable Devices in “Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going: Highlights in
Amplification”. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association conference, Washington, D.C.,
11/00.
76. Spitzer, J.B.: Treatment Devices for the Child with Hearing Loss. In Pediatric Update: 10th
Annual Pediatric Otolaryngologic Conference. Columbia University, 10/7/00, New York, NY.
[INVITED]
77. Aviv, J.E., Cohen, M., Spitzer, J., Ma, G., and Close, L.G.: Reimbursement in the management
of dysphagia in the head and neck cancer patient. 5th International Conference on Head and
Neck Cancer, 7/31/00, San Francisco, CA.
78. Fayad, J.N. and Spitzer, J.B.: Update on cochlear implants. Middle East Otolaryngology
conference, May 2000, Lebanon. [INVITED]
79. Spitzer, J.B., Kessler, M.A., Kveton, J., Storper, I.S., Wazen, J.J.: Hearing handicap as a
function of employment status among cochlear implant users. Cochlear Implants International
2000 Conference, Miami (2000).
80. Spitzer, J., Wazen, J.: An Update on the Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA): Changing
indications and techniques. AAA Meeting Program, 69, Chicago (2000).
81. Berg, A.B., Hannan, A.L., Kargan, A. and Spitzer, J.B.: Development of a central auditory
evaluation protocol in a pediatric hospital . ASHA, 11/99.
82. Spitzer, J., Wazen, J: The Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA): Indications and techniques.
Presented at AAA Meeting 4/99.
83. Spitzer, J.B.: Bone Anchored Hearing Aids: In panel discussion of advances in hearing aids.
American Academy of Audiology, Miami, 4/99.
84. Kasper ,C., Spitzer, J.B. and Rodriguez, H.: Mail-order hearing devices: One patient's
experience. Poster session at American Academy of Audiology, Miami, 4/99.
85. Spitzer, J.B. and Wazen, J.J.: The Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA): "Non-classical"
applications." Advanced signal processing hearing aids: Science or High-Tech Wizardry?
Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Foundation. 7/31-8/1/98.
86. Storper, I.S., Spitzer, J.B.: Use of glycopyrrolate in the treatment of Meniere's Disease (Triologic
Meeting, 5/11/98), p. 14.
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87. Spitzer J, Wazen J: The Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA): Indications and techniques. (AAA
Meeting 4/2/98).
88. Wazen J, Spitzer J, Anderson B, Kasper C: Long-term hearing results following vestibular
surgery in Meniere's disease (Triologic Section Meeting, 1/98).
89. Berg, A, Spitzer, JB and Garvin, J.: Ototoxic impact of cisplatinum in pediatric oncology patients.
Asha Leader 2(15):67 (1997).
90. Lee, TK., Lerner, M., Spitzer, J.B., Straub, M. and Taylor, C.R.: Modified barium swallow study in
dysphagia: Prognostic significance of aspiration laryngeal inlet penetration and diffuse stasis.
Radiology 197(p): 210 (1995).
91. Newman, C.W., Jacobson, G.P. and Spitzer, J.B.: Development and psychometric adequacy of
the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. Asha, 37 (10):44 (1995).
92. Spitzer, J.B. and Kessler, M.A. Distinctive feature perception and sentence task performance: A
relationship? Asha, 37 (10): 60 (1995).
93. Spitzer, J.B.: Factors predictive of hearing aid satisfaction. Asha, 37 (10): 60 (1995).
94. Spitzer, J: Deafness in the work place. Profit Magazine, September, [25] (1995).
95. Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., and Giolas, T.G.: Rehabilitation of the late-deafened adult. Asha,
35:110 (1993).
96. Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Speaking F o, intensity, and rate of adventitiously deaf women.
Asha, 32, 179 (1990).
97. Member] Committee on Aural Rehabilitation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:
Aural Rehabilitation: An Annotated Bibliography. Asha, 32, Suppl. 1, 1-12 (1990).
98. Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B.: Longitudinal effects of single-channel cochlear implantation on voice
quality. Asha, 31, 1989.
99. Cohen, N, Waltzman, S., Fisher, S.G., Day, P.L., Sather, M.R., Niparko, J., Oviatt, D., Wofford,
M., Jordan, H., Preece, J., Moore, C., Kaufman, D., Shapiro, W., Hoffman, R., Hillel, A.D.,
Haskell, G., Spitzer, J.: Prospective randomized Cooperative Study of advanced cochlear
implants. Rehabilitation R. and D. Progress Reports 1989, 410, (1989).
100.
Kessler, M.A., Jacobson, G.P., Kretschmer, L.W., Spitzer, J.B.: The effect of aging on
ear canal resonance. Asha 30:171 (1988).
101.
Spitzer, J.B.: Bisensory deprivation in visually-impaired adults. Asha 30:145 (1988).
102.
Milner, P., Spitzer, J.B., Flevaris, C. and Leder, S.B.: Brainstem auditory evoked
potentials within a cochlear implant evaluation: Use of an auditory trainer. In Silman, S.,
Silverman, C., Parkhurst, C., Cherry, R., Emmer, M.B., Rubinstein, A. (Eds.) Proceedings of the
International Congress on Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials, Brooklyn College: Brooklyn, 15,
(1988).
103.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Richardson, F., Milner, P. and Flevaris-Phillips,
C.A.: Voice and speech findings in prospective cochlear implant candidates. Rehabilitation R. and
D. Progress Reports 1987, 408, (1987).
104.
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Spitzer, J.B.: Hearing impaired blind veterans. Rehabilitation R. and D. Progress Reports
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1987, 365, (1987).
105.
Spitzer, J.B., Newman, C.W.: Diagnosis: Brainstem auditory evoked potentials in newly
detoxified alcoholics. Internal Medicine Digest 8:1-2 (1987).
106.
Kessler,M.A., Spitzer, J.B., Sullivan, G.A.: Hearing screening in a Geriatric Evaluation
Unit. The Gerontologist Proceedings: 206a (1987).
107.
Spitzer, J.B., Newman, C.W.: Social poisons and drug abuse: Brainstem auditory
evoked potentials in newly detoxified alcoholics. Toxicology Abstracts 10(5):73 (1987).
108.
Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., Flevaris-Phillips, C.A., Richardson, F.: Correlates of cochlear
implant success. Asha 29:159 (1987).
109.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B.: Immediate effects on cochlear implantation on voice quality.
Asha 29:156 (1987).
110.
Leder,S.B., Spitzer, J.B.: Speech deterioration in adventitiously deaf male cochlear
implant candidates. Asha 29:136 (1987).
111.
Spitzer, J.B., Leder,S.B., Kirchner,J.C., Richardson,F., Milner,P., and FlevarisPhillips,C.: Clinical trials with the cochlear implant prosthesis: Speech and voice characteristics,
Part II. Rehabilitation R. and D. Progress Reports 1986, 322-323, (1986).
112.
Spitzer, J.B., Leder,S.B., Kirchner,J.C., Richardson,F., Milner,P., and FlevarisPhillips,C.: Clinical trials with the cochlear implant prosthesis: Speech and voice characteristics,
Part I. Rehabilitation R. and D. Progress Reports 1986, 322, (1986).
113.
Weinstein,B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Retest reliability of the hearing handicap inventory for
the elderly. Asha, 28:169, (1986).
114.
Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, C., Richardson, F., Murray, M: Prediction of cochlear implant
candidacy. Asha, 28:119, (1986).Spitzer,J.B.: Relationship among electronystagmographic,
audiologic and self report responses on a dizziness questionnaire descriptors of dizziness. Asha,
29:72, (1986).
115.
Milner, P., Spitzer, J.B., and Flevaris-Phillips, C.: Auditory evoked potentials using an
auditory trainer. Asha, 28:81, (1986).
116.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C.: A single channel cochlear implant's effects on
inter-syllabic pausal juncture durations. Asha, 28:119, (1986).
117.
Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P.: Voice intensity values of adventitiously deaf and
normal-hearing adult males. Asha, 28:138, (1986).
118.
Spitzer, J.B., Richardson, F., Kirchner, C.: Clinical trial with the cochlear implant
prosthesis. Rehabilitation R. and D. Progress Reports 1985, 306-307, (1985).
119.
Newman,C.W. and Spitzer, J.B.: Monotic and dichotic presentation of CVs in backward
recognition masking. Asha, 27:113, (1985).
120.
Leder,S.B., Spitzer, J.B. and Gardiner,L.J.: Contrastive stress in an adventitiously deaf
adult using vibrotactile stimulation. Asha, 27:81, (1985).
121.
Flevaris-Phillips,C., Leder,S.B. Spitzer, J.B. and Milner,P.: Aural rehabilitation
guidelines for the patient with a cochlear implant. Asha, 27:163, (1985).
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122.
Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., Flevaris-Phillips, C., and Milner, P.: Standardization of
videotapes ranging in task difficulty. Asha, 27:152, (1985).
123.
Spitzer, J.B. and Newman, C.: Reliability of a measure of Eustachian tube function in
normal subjects. O.R.L. Digest, October: 4-5 (1984).
124.
Spitzer, J.B. and Newman,C.: Brainstem auditory evoked potentials in chronic
alcoholics. Asha, 26:75, (1984).
125.
Gardiner,L., and Spitzer, J.B.: Establishing a cochlear implant program at a university
hospital in the United States. Proceedings of the Prosthesis in Surgery Congress, Antwerp
(Belgium), (1983).
126.
Newman,C., and Spitzer, J.B.: Auditory processing time in elderly and young subjects.
Asha, 24:729, (1982).
127.
Newman,C., and Spitzer, J.B.: Reliability of Eustachian tube tests in normal subjects.
Asha, 24;838, (1982).
128.
Spitzer, J.B.: Professional preparation in central auditory evaluation. Portion of a
miniseminar by Committee On Disorders of Central Auditory Processing. Asha, 23:765, (1981).
129.
Spitzer, J.B. Goldstein,B., Salzbrenner,L. and Mueller,G.: Effect of tinnitus masker noise
on speech intelligibility. Asha, 23:775, (1981).
130.
Newman, C., and Spitzer, J.B.: Manometric evaluation of the physiology of the aged
Eustachian tube. Asha, 22:750, (1980).
131.
Spitzer, J., and Goldstein,B.: Effect of state and federal legislation on Speech
Pathology and Audiology. Asha, 20:718, (1978).
132.
Spitzer,J.: The central auditory evaluation of chronic alcoholics. Asha, 20:727, (1978).
3. Book reviews published or in press:
None
4. Abstracts published or in press:
See above.
5. Administrative reports and Contributions:
1. Spitzer J. [Chair] et al. Review of the Communication Disorders Program at Hadassah
Academic College of Jerusalem. Committee on Higher Education, State of Israel, in
progress.
2. Spitzer J. [Chair] et al. Review of the Communication Disorders Program at Haifa
University. Committee on Higher Education, State of Israel, in progress
3. Spitzer J. [Chair] et al. Review of the Communication Disorders Program at Tel Aviv
University, Committee on Higher Education, State of Israel, in progress
4. Spitzer J. [Chair] et al. General Report on the Status of Communication Disorders
Education in Israel. Committee on Higher Education, State of Israel, in progress
6. Other Publications:
7. Research in progress:
None
1. Cheng, M., Mancuso, D, Spitzer, J., Shafiro, V., and Sheft, S. Assessing the Reliability of
Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees (AMICI) on Cochlear implant users [Submitted].
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2. Zheng, Y., Skerlick, D., and Spitzer, J.B.: Long Term Effects of Cochlear Implantation on
Quality of Life and Perception of Handicap. [Submitted].
3. Spitzer, JB, Sandridge, S. Newman, CN and Ghent, RM: Development of Cochlear Implant
Test Materials: Normative Findings in Simulated Reverberation Conditions. [2nd phase of
data collection in progress].
Active studies:
PI
Spitzer
Co-Investigators
Mancuso/Wazen
Title
Crossover of current Baha users to the
Oticon PONTO device
Development of a sentence test of speech
perception in reverberation.
Spitzer
Newman/Sandridge
Spitzer
Zavala
Development of Columbia University’s
Spanish Speech Perception test battery.
Spitzer
Tikofsky ….
PET as a predictive measure in cochlear
implant evaluation
Spitzer
Meilijson
Pragmatic performance of hearing impaired
adults using hearing aids and cochlear
implants
8. Grants: source, date and amount of award: Current grants are at Columbia University.
Co-Principal Investigator. PET and fMRI in evaluation of cochlear implant candidates
[CTSA, $10,000, 1 year, 2008]
Principal Investigator: PET as a predictive measure in cochlear implant evaluation
[Gatsby Initiative, $50,000, 2 years, 2006-10 extended]
Local Principal Investigator "A prospective randomized study of advanced cochlear
implants", a cooperative study project, funded with equipment, personnel and supplies
$104,668 (4 years, ending FY1991).
Principal Investigator "Clinical trials with the cochlear implant prosthesis". Awarded by
Rehabilitation Research, Veterans Administration (1983-1987). Equipment, personnel,
and supplies funded ($452,900); $210,000 (FY1987).
Principal Investigator "Development of compressed speech materials for use with
geriatric subjects". Awarded by Case Western Reserve University (1978-1980).
Equipment and supplies funded ($1000).
9. Awards and Recognitions:
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“Captain of Health” [Honors of the college], Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem, Israel,
7/2010
New York State awardee for Outstanding Clinical Achievement, 5/2007
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Nominated for the Louis M. DiCarlo Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
2007
Listed in Who's Who, 1998Listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1994-97
Listed in Who's Who Among American Women, 1994-96
Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1994
Award for Continuing Education (ACE), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1993
Fellow, American Academy of Audiology, 1989
Listed in Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals, 1988
Doctor Stipend traineeship, awarded by Veterans Administration, 1973-76
Regent's Scholarship, New York State, 1968-72
Graduated Cum Laude, with honors in Speech, Brooklyn College, 1972
Key membership in Sigma Alpha Eta, Speech and Hearing honor society, Brooklyn College,
1972
Dean's list, Brooklyn College, 1972
5. PROFESSIONAL, PUBLIC AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE
a. Professional Service:
Names of activity
Dates
Role in activity
1.
Committee on Higher Education, State of
Israel, Review Committee for Speech and
Hearing programs
2011
Committee Chair
2.
NY State Education Department,
Professional Board of Audiology and
Speech Pathology
2003-2013
Member [licensing board]
2011
Chair, Licensing Board
3.
Praxis National Examination in Audiology,
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
2004-2007
Consultant
4.
Ohio Council on Audiology
1979-1981
Member, Task Force on
Early Identification of
Hearing Loss in Infants
Dates
Role in activity
b. Public Service:
Names of activity
Spitzer
1.
Physically Handicapped Children’s Program,
City of New York
2004-2005
Member, Communicative
Disorders Advisory
Committee
2.
Columbia University Headstart
1998-
Member, Advisory Board
3.
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
1996-98
Consultant
4.
Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Licensing
Board, Columbus, OH
[April 10
and 11]
Instructor, Trainee course
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1981
5.
Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Licensing
Board, Columbus, Ohio
April 25 and
26, 1981-82
Instructor, Trainee course
6.
Dept. of Audiology, Cleveland Hearing and
Speech Center
1980-82
Consultant
7.
Craniofacial Anomalies Team, University
Hospitals
1978-79
Consultant
8.
Hough-Norwood Family Care Center -Pediatric impedance screening program (for
Ohio State Department of Health), involving
supervision of program, and in-service
training
1977-79
Consultant
c. University Service:
None
d. College Service:
None
e. Departmental Service:
i. Participation in Audiology Section of CSD Committee
ii. Member, Admission Committee r[review of student applicants]
f. Reviewing:
Spitzer
Names of activity
Dates
Role in activity
1.
University of Queensland, Australia
Summer
2009
External Reviewer for
dissertation “Cochlear Implant
Outcomes in Adults with
Prelingual Hearing Impairment”
by Andrea Caposecco
2.
Brown Reference Group, London, England
2006
Editorial Consultant
3.
American Journal of Audiology
2006, 2009
Editorial Consultant
4.
Audiology Online
2004
Reviewer
5.
American Journal of Audiology
1996-2001
6.
Language, Speech and Hearing Services in
the Schools
1990-1992
Section Editor for Aural
Rehabilitation
Editorial Consultant
7.
Ninth Mental Measurements Yearbook
[1983;
1989; 1996;
2004
Editions]
Contributing Test Reviewer
8.
Journal of Rehabilitation Research
Editorial Consultant
9.
Journal of Auditory Research
1986;
‘88,'91,’96
1987,'88
10. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
1987
Editorial Consultant
11. Ear and Hearing
1981-98;
Editorial Consultant
Editorial Consultant
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200012. Journal of Gerontology
1981
Editorial Consultant
4. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES:
American Speech and
Hearing Association
1971Member
State
Coordinator
for Eastern
Ohio
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Peer
Reviewer
Task Force on the National
Examination
Congressional Action
Contact Network
1978
Committee on Disorders of
Central Auditory Processing
Committee on Aural
Rehabilitation
Program Committee
(Scientific Exhibits)
1980-1982
Ad Hoc Committee on
Advances in Audiologic
Practice
Publication Board
Self-study program on BAHA
1990-1992
1979-82
1986-1991
1986-1987
1997-2000
2009
New York Speech and
Hearing Association
1976-78;
2001Member
Member
Program Committee
Audiology Program
Committee
2008-2009
2011-
Ohio Speech and Hearing
Association
1977-82
Member
Audiologic Affairs Committee
1979-1981
Member
Task Force on Early
Identification of Hearing Loss
in Infants
1979-1981
Ohio Council on Audiology
1977-82
Acoustical Society of
America
1977-85
American Auditory Society
1980
Connecticut Speech and
Hearing Association
American Academy of
Audiology
1983-96
Fellow
Member
1989Honors and Awards
Committee
2003-2005
Association for Research in
Otolaryngology
Spitzer
1997-
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