Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Carol Koch, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Department Chair, Assistant Professor
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Courses: CD 4960 Senior Seminar, CD 6110 Articulation and Phonological Disorders, CD 6111 Articulation/Phonology Lab, CD 7420 Research Applications in CSD I, CD 7135 Counseling in CSD, CD 7430 Research Applications in CSD II
Research and Clinical
Interests: Autism, Sign Language, Hearing Impaired, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Early Intervention, Clinical Education, Clinical Supervision, Community-Based Clinical Practicum
Other Interests: Traveling, Scuba Diving, Reading, and Photography
Phone: (816) 501-4518
E-mail: carol.koch@rockhurst.edu
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Rebecca Ballou, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Ed.D., University of Kansas
Courses: CD 2501 Ethnography of Communication, CD 2525 Human Communication Disorders, CD 4450 Clinical Management: Adults, CD 4830/6830 Aural Rehabilitation, CD 6126 Language Disorders Children Birth to Age 5, CD 7130 Genetic Bases, CD 7225 Listening, Language, Literacy, CD 7325 Linguistic and Cultural Issues in CSD, CD 7974 Clinical Practice/Ethics
Research and Clinical Interests: Language Development and Delays, Articulation, Oral and Expressive Language Delays, Fluency Disorders, Speech Science, Genetics and Embryology, Phonological Processes, Phoneme Development and Ties to Literacy and Language
Other Interests: Spending time with my husband and two little girls (ages 5 and 2), Pilates and Yoga, Reading, Tennis, and Shopping!
Phone: (816) 501-4224
Email: rebecca.ballou@rockhurst.edu |
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Matthew J. Braun, MA, CCC-SLP
M.A., Saint Louis University
Doctoral student in the Therapeutic Sciences program at the University of Kansas
Research and Clinical Interests: Practice and clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, social skills training for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, interdisciplinary services for individuals with disabilities and parent perspectives as a discipline on the interdisciplinary team.
Other Interests: Spending Time with my Family (Wife and Three kids ages 1, 3, and 5 years), Running, Reading and Cooking (Particularly Smoking Meat) |
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Casey Cordell, Au.D., CCC-A
Adjunct Professor
Au.D., A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Courses: CD 3650 Introduction to Audiology
Research and Clinical Interests: Audiology, Auditory Electrophysiology, Hearing Aids and Other Assistive Listening Devices
Phone: (816) 501-4791
Email: casey.cordell@rockhurst.edu |
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Kristine Doohan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adjunct Instructor
M.S., University of Central Missouri
Courses: CD 6116 Swallowing Disorders, CD 6117 Swallowing Disorders Lab
Research and Clinical Interests: Dysphagia, Voice Disorders, and Neurogenic Communication Disorders
Other Interests: Writing, Traveling, KU and MU sporting events (yes, both teams!)
Phone: (816) 501-4791
Email: kristine.doohan@rockhurst.edu |
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Lynn Drazinski, M.A., CCC-SLP
Visiting Instructor
M.A., University of Kansas
Courses: CD 3250 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism, CD 3350 Neural Bases of Communication, CD 4655 Speech and Hearing Science, CD 6122 Aphasia, CD 6124 Cognitive Communication Disorders in Adults, CD 7580 Communication Disorders Acquired Head Injury
Research and Clinical Interests: Brain Injury, Cognitive-Linguistic Impairments, Neuroscience as Related to Communication Disorders, Clinical Supervision, Certified Brain Specialist
Other Interests: Gardening, Running, and Hiking
Phone: (816) 501-4745
E-mail: lynn.drazinski@rockhurst.edu |
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Pamela Hart, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Wichita State University
Courses: CD 2605 Language Development, CD 3260 Transcription Phonetics, CD 6126 Language Disorders Children Birth to Age 5, CD 6127 Language Disorders Birth to Five Lab, CD 6430 Concepts and Practices of Research, CD 7112 Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Research and Clinical Interests: Language and Literacy Development in Individuals Who Use AAC, Literacy Development and Interventions Across the Lifespan, Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Language Disorders
Other Interests: Traveling, Reading, and Tennis
Phone: (816) 501-4223
Email: pamela.hart@rockhurst.edu
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Bev Leachman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical Coordinator
M.A., University of Kansas
Courses: CD 6970 Clinical Practice/Methods I, CD 6973 Clinical Practice/Advanced Methods, CD 7976 Clinical Practice/Professional Issues, CD 7977 Clinical Practice/Pathways to Professional Practice
Research and Clinical Interests: Brain Function and How It Translates to Language and Cognitive Learning at Any Age, Clinical Supervision
Other Interests: Running, Contemporary Jazz Music, Visiting Art Museums
Phone: (816) 501-4226
Email: beverly.leachman@rockhurst.edu |
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Ron Malcolm, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor
Ed.D. Northern Arizona University
Courses: CD 4559/6559 Sign Language and Alternative Methods of Communication, CD 4661/6661 American Sign Language II
Research and Clinical Interests: American Sign Language (ASL), Braille, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children, Blind/Legally Blind Children, Augmentative Communication, Communication Disorders, English Language Learners, The Effects of Poverty on Academics, Action Research and Education Research, School Violence and Prevention, and Child Abuse and Neglect
Other Interests: Cooking, Reading, and Foster Care
Phone: (816) 501-4791
Email: ronald.malcolm@rockhurst.edu |
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Keenan Stump, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adjunct Instructor
M.S., University of Nebraska
Courses: CD 7280 Autism
Research and Clinical Interests: Autism, Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Early Intervention, Feeding Disorders
Other Interests: Reading, Music, Barbecue, and Fly Fishing
E-mail: keenan.stump@rockhurst.edu |
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Lauren Schwartze
Department Secretary - Operations
Interests: Traveling, Cooking, Reading, Yoga, and Gardening
Phone: (816) 501-4791
Fax: (816) 501-4771
E-mail: lauren.schwartze@rockhurst.edu |
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Amy McPherson
Department Secretary - Admissions
Interests: Photography, Scrapbooking, and Traveling
Phone: 816-501-4059
email: amy.mcpherson@rockhurst.edu
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