Presentations

Refereed Presentations

Flechaus, C., Porcaro, C.K., Steele, K.B., & Gollery, T.J. (November, 2022). Self-reported voice quality measures pre- and post- SPEAK OUT!® and LOUD Crowd® treatment. Technical session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Evitts, P., Porcaro, C.K., Getejanc, C., & Scott, J. (November, 2021). The relationship between cepstral-based acoustic measures and speech intelligibility with low proficiency speakers. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-hearing Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC and online.

Evitts, P., Yinger, S., & Porcaro, C.K. (November, 2019). Does providing listeners perceptual strategies improve dysphonic speech intelligibility in the presence of background noise? Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.

Howery, S., Suhandron, A., Porcaro, C.K., & Gollery, T. (November, 2019). Impact of vocal hygiene training on teachers' willingness to change vocal behaviors. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.

Danesh, A.A & Porcaro, C. (July, 2019). Reasonable adjustments (accommodations) for decreased sound tolerance disorders in academic settings. Sessions presented at the Fourth International Conference on Hyperacusis/Mini seminar on Misophonia: Causes, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment, London, UK.

Dressler, D., Blanchet, P., & Porcaro, C.K. (November, 2018). Motor speech disorders: Bringing the clinic to the classroom. Technical session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Evitts, P., Porcaro, C.K., & Simons, B. (November, 2018). Acoustic predictors of cognitive workload using LTAS in speakers with phonotraumatic hoarseness. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Porcaro, C.K., Alavi, E., Gollery, T., & Danesh, A.A. (November, 2017). Faculty awareness of misophonia and receptivity to provide classroom accommodations. Technical session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA

Evitts, P., Porcaro, C.K., Smyth, N., Hood, C., Campbell, E., White, L., & Veraguas, J. (November, 2017). Effect of listener strategies on speech intelligibility of dysphonic speakers. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA

Danesh, A.A., Porcaro, C.K., & Alavi, E. (May, 2017). Tinnitus and misophonia: A tale of two cities. Technical session presented at the 12th International Tinnitus Seminar and 1st World Tinnitus Congress, Warsaw, Poland.

Naharci, M., Danesh, A.A., Keintz, C., Engstrom, G. Tappen, R. & Ouslander, J. (April, 2016). Correlations between self-reported hearing loss and frailty in four ethnic groups. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the American Academy of Audiology, Phoenix, AZ

Keintz, C.K., Singer, C., Newman, D., Danesh, A, Engstrom, E., Ouslander, J., Tappen, R. (November, 2015). Dysphagia & fatigue: Self-perceptions in healthy aging individuals. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO.

Singer, C., Danesh, A, Keintz, C.K., Engstrom, E., Ouslander, J., Tappen, R. (November, 2014). Perceived swallowing disorders in healthy aging individuals: Impact on quality of life. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.

Danesh, A., Keintz, C., Singer, C., Lieberman, M., Ouslander, J. & Tappen, R. (March, 2014). The effects of social engagement and self-awareness on communication. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), Orlando, FL.

Keintz, C.K., Danesh, A, Singer, C., Ouslander, J., Tappen, R. (November, 2013). Perceived voice disorders in the elderly and impact on social interaction. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Greenwald, M, Keintz, C.K., Coppens, P., Grama, R. (November, 2011). Collaborative methods for training research and evidence-based practice: The TRIAD model. Technical session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.

Keintz, C.K. (May, 2011). Intersection of recreation therapy and speech therapy: Speech, language, and swallowing disorders: How to assist. Presentation for the 3rd Annual South Florida Recreational Therapy Conference (Working Together) Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Keintz, C.K. (July, 2010). Communicating with cognitively impaired individuals. Presentation for the 2nd Annual South Florida Recreational Therapy Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Keintz, C.K., Barrero, N., and Van Leiu, K. (November, 2010). University student preferences in voice characteristics. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

Keintz, C.K. (November, 2008). Application of situational leadership to the clinical supervision process. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Keintz, C.K. (November, 2007). Influence of visual information on the intelligibility of speech in bilateral facial paralysis. Technical session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Keintz, C.K, Hustad, K., Garcia, J., & Klasner, E. (November, 2006). Speech intelligibility: Clinical treatment approaches for children and adults. Technical session presented at the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Miami, FL.

Bunton, K. & Keintz, C.K. (March, 2006). Effects of a concurrent motor task on speech intelligibility for speakers with Parkinson disease. Session presented at the Conference on Motor Speech, Austin, TX.

Keintz, C.K. & Bunton, K. (November, 2005). Influence of visual information on the intelligibility of dysarthric speech. Technical session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA.

Clinical Consultations

Porcaro, C.K. (May, 2021). Ethical considerations in speech-language pathology: What you should know to make the best decisions. One-hour online training constructed for Professional Development Resources offered nationally for continuing education for speech-language pathologists. https://www.pdresources.org/course/index/3/1405/Ethical-Considerations-in-Speech-Language-Pathology

Porcaro, C.K. (May, 2020). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Two-hour online training constructed for Professional Development Resources offered nationally for continuing education for speech-language pathologists. https://www.pdresources.org/course/index/3/1378/Professional-Supervision-in-Speech-Language-Pathology

Invited Presentations (funded honorarium/travel expenses)

Porcaro, C.K. (June, 2019). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Two-hour keynote presentation for the 10th Annual Online Supervisor’s Conference for Nova Southeastern University.

Porcaro, C.K. (June, 2019). Ethical considerations in speech-language pathology. One-hour keynote presentation for the 10th Annual Online Supervisor’s Conference for Nova Southeastern University.

Porcaro, C.K. (April, 2018). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Maryland, Annapolis, MD.

Porcaro, C.K. (April, 2018). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Three-hour presentation for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Maryland, Annapolis, MD.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2014). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Ohio, Columbus, OH.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2014). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Two-hour presentation for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Ohio, Columbus, OH.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2012). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Four-hour presentation for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Convention, Tyson’s Corner, VA.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2012). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Two-hour presentation for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Convention, Tyson’s Corner, VA.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2011). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Four-hour presentation for the West Virginia State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Sutton, WV.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2011). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Two-hour presentation for the West Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Sutton, WV.

Keintz, C.K. (April, 2010). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the Arizona State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Tempe, AZ.

Keintz, C.K. (April, 2010). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Ninety-minute presentation for the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Tempe, AZ.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2009). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the Nevada Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Reno, NV.

Keintz, C.K. (March, 2009). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Ninety-minute presentation for the Nevada Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Reno, NV.

Keintz, C.K. (February, 2009). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Louisville, KY.

Keintz, C.K. (February, 2009). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Ninety-minute presentation for the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Louisville, KY.

Keintz, C.K. (October, 2008). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the Eastern North Carolina Fall Speech, Language, Hearing Symposium, Greenville, NC.

Keintz, C.K. (February, 2008). Speech intelligibility: Clinical approaches based on current research. Three-hour presentation for the 50th Annual South Carolina State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Charleston, SC.

Keintz, C.K. (February, 2008). Professional supervision in speech-language pathology. Ninety minute presentation for the 50th Annual South Carolina State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Charleston, SC.

Invited Presentations

Steele, K.B. & Porcaro, C.K. (October, 2021). SPEAK OUT!® and LOUD Crowd®. Presentation for the Parkinson’s Moving Day Palm Beach Event, Palm Beach, FL.

Steele, K.B. & Porcaro, C.K. (October, 2020). The challenges of swallowing and speech in Parkinson’s disease. One-hour keynote presentation for the Parkinson’s Foundation Herbert Kay JCC Community Educational Event for the Parkinson’s Community, Broward County, FL.

Porcaro, C.K. (November, 2020). Overcoming issues related to respiration and speech in Parkinson’s disease. Three 30-minute presentations for Rock Steady Boxing program participants, New Smyrna Beach, FL.

Porcaro, C.K. & Steele, K. B. (January, 2020). The challenges of swallowing and speech in Parkinson’s Disease. One-hour presentation at the Parkinson’s Expo hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Porcaro, C.K. (October, 2019). Language services related to neurological disease and disorders. One-hour presentation for neurology, medical residents at Boca Raton Regional Medical Center, Boca Raton, FL.

Porcaro, C.K. (October, 2019). Voice, speech, and swallowing services related to neurological disease and disorders. One-hour presentation for neurology, medical residents at Boca Raton Regional Medical Center, Boca Raton, FL.

Porcaro, C.K. (April, 2019). Strategies for aging well: Dealing with changes in communication and memory skills. One-hour presentation for residents/staff at Abbey Delray Florida Life Care Residents Association Meeting, Delray Beach, FL.

Porcaro, C.K. (March, 2019). Professional supervision in educational fields: Application of organizational leadership strategies. One-hour presentation for the Master Teacher Seminar Series, Boca Raton, FL

Keintz, C.K. (January, 2013). Traumatic brain injury: Success strategies in higher education. Thirty minute presentation for the FAU Division of Student Affairs Annual Veteran Forum: Adapting to college life: What we can do to assist the returning veteran, Boca Raton, FL

Keintz, C.K. (May, 2011). Lee Silverman voice therapy: Approaches to big and loud. One-hour presentation for the American Parkinson Disease Association South Florida Chapter Parkinson’s Disease Symposium, Boca Raton, FL.

Keintz, C.K. (annually 2010-2013). Communicating with cognitively impaired individuals. One-hour presentation for employees/staff at the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Keintz, C.K. & Schiller, K. (November, 2008). Vocal mechanics and hygiene. One-hour presentation for students in music performance program, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.

Media Publications/Presentations

Porcaro, C.K. & O’Connor Wells, B. One-hour interview with Gary Barg, Editor-In-Chief for Today’s Caregiver Magazine on information for caregivers related to communication problems from brain injury or disease. September 13, 2022. Podcast Available: Caregiver interview with Connie Porcaro and Barbara O’Connor Wells

Porcaro, C.K. & O’Connor Wells, B. One-hour interview with Scott Greenberg, Information for caregivers related to communication problems from brain injury or disease. WSVU 95.5 FM. April 25, 2022. Podcast Available: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/omgimgettingolder/episodes/2022-04-26T07_13_09-07_00

Porcaro, C.K. One-hour interview with Scott Greenberg, Safely down the hatch: Swallowing issues related to aging. WSVU 95.5 FM. February 17, 2020. Podcast Available: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/omgimgettingolder/episodes/2020-02-18T10_30_10-08_00

Porcaro, C.K. and Steele, K.B. One-hour interview with Scott Greenberg, Communication impact of Parkinson disease. WSVU 95.5 FM. December, 2, 2019. Podcast Available: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/omgimgettingolder/episodes/2019-12-03T04_16_28-08_00

Keintz, C.K. (2012). An owner’s guide to your voice in Health & Wellness section of the Parklander Magazine.