Elizabeth Oommen
- Dr. Elizabeth Oommen
- Associate Professor
- Speech Pathology and Audiology
- North Hall 112 (Map)
- (616) 526-6016
- beth.oommen@calvin.edu
Education
- BASLP (Bachelors in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology) - Manipal University (India), 2007
- MA (Speech Language Pathology) – Ohio University, 2009
- PhD (Speech-Language Science) – Ohio University, 2013
Academic interests
- Quantifying normal swallowing function and dysphagia using objective tools such as sEMG, manometry, temporal and biomechanical measurements of oropharyngeal swallowing, etc.
- Examining the contributions of oropharyngeal musculature in swallowing, and the effects of therapy exercises on oropharyngeal musculature and swallowing function
- Using qualitative methodology to explore assessment and intervention practices in speech-language pathology, especially in the areas of motor speech disorders and dysphagia
Teaching focus
Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses focusing on swallowing and swallowing disorders, motor speech disorders, and voice disorders across the life span.
Research and scholarship
Swallowing and swallowing disorders, motor speech disorders, natural speech and AAC interventions for children and adults with motor speech disorders
Publications
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Simultaneous Natural Speech and AAC Interventions for Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Lessons from a Speech-Language Pathologist Focus Group in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
by Oommen, E. R., McCarthy, J. W.
Published: March 1, 2015
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Upper esophageal sphincter opening during the swallow in stroke survivors. in American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
by Kim, Y., Park, T., Oommen, McCullough, G.H.
Published: March 12, 2015
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Natural speech and AAC intervention in childhood motor speech disorders: Not an either/or Situation in SIG 12 Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication
by Oommen, E. R., McCarthy, J. W.
Published: June 1, 2014
Koole, H., Oommen, E. R., & Vander Woude, J. (2019). The importance of building system-wide capacity for interprofessional education. Academics and Research, ASHA.
Oommen, E., & Kim, Y. (2018). Effects of age and gender during three lingual tasks on peak lingual pressures in healthy adults. Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders, 3(2), 1-7.
Oommen, E., & Kim, Y. (2018). Submental muscle activation during lingual tasks in healthy older adults. Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging, 22(9), 1133-1137
Kim, Y., Park, T., Oommen, E., & McCullough. G. H. (2015). Upper esophageal sphincter opening during the swallow in stroke survivors. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 94(9):734-739.
Oommen, E. R., & McCarthy, J. W. (2015). Simultaneous Natural Speech and AAC Interventions for Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Lessons from a Speech-Language Pathologist Focus Group. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 31(1), 63-76.
Oommen, E. R., Conn, M., Rotunno, M., & Bischer, C. (2015, November 13th). Effects of a Home-Based Lingual Strengthening Exercise in Healthy Older Adults. Poster session to be presented at the annual convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association at Denver, CO.
Oommen, E. R., & Kim, Y. (2014, November, 14th). Effects of age, gender, and maximum isometric lingual conditions on submental muscle activation in healthy adults. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Orlando, FL.
Oommen, E. R., & McCarthy, J. W. (2013, November 14th). How can I target AAC and natural speech in childhood apraxia or dysarthria therapy? Seminar session presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.
Oommen, E. R., & Kim, Y. (2013, November, 15th). Effects of age, gender, and maximum isometric lingual conditions on lingual strength in healthy adults. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Chicago, IL.
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