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Education:
2005 Ph.D. , The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
Major: Communication Sciences; Minor: Cognition and Neuroscience
Doctoral Dissertation: Improving speech recognition in noise of children with cochlear implants contributions of binaural input and FM systems
Doctoral Advisor: Linda M. Thibodeau, Ph.D
2001 Masters of Science, The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
Major: Audiology
1998 Bachelors of Science, Texas Woman�s University Denton, TX
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Focus on Deaf Education
Professional Certifications and Licensure:
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence Audiology
State of Texas License to Practice Audiology
Academic Employment:
2005-present Assistant Processor, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2005 Adjunct Professor, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2003-2004 Lecturer I, Department of Communication Disorders Department
Clinical Employment:
2004-2005 Audiological Consultant/ Clinical Supervisor
Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX
2004-2005 Research/ Clinical Audiologist for FM System Clinic
UTD Callier Center/Advanced Hearing Research Center, Dallas, TX
2003 Co-Coordinator for SIARC: Summer Intensive Aural Rehabilitation Program UTD Advanced Hearing Research Center, Dallas, TX
2001-2004 Special Education Audiologist
Plano Independent School District, Plano, TX
2000-2001 Hearing Aid Technician/ Hearing Screening Assistant
UT Southwestern Medical Center Otolaryngology Department, Dallas, TX
Funded Grants:
2005 University of North Texas Faculty Research Grant
Received January 20, 2005 ($5,000)
Effect of age at implantation on speech recognition in noise and noise in children with cochlear implants
2002 Educational Audiology Association Noel D. Matkin Award ($1,000)
Children�s performance using FM systems (Nucleus cochlear implants)
2002 American Academy of Audiology Student Investigator Research Award ($2,500)
Children�s performance using FM systems (Med-EL and Advanced Bionics cochlear implants)
Awards:
2005 American Academy of Audiology James Jerger Student Award for Excellence in Research in Audiology, Washington, DC ($500)
2003 Phonak Travel Award to attend ACCESS - Achieving Clear Communication Employing Sound Solution, Warrenville, IL
2001 Scott Haug Foundation Outstanding Audiology Graduate Student Scholarship Award, Kerville, TX
Publications:
Schafer, E. C. & Thibodeau, L. M. (2004). Speech recognition abilities of adults using cochlear implants interfaced with FM systems. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 15, (10), 678-691.
Schafer, E. C. & Thibodeau, L. M. (2003). Speech recognition performance of children using cochlear implants and FM systems. Journal of Educational Audiology, 11, 15-26
Thibodeau, L.M. & Schafer, E.C. (2002). Issues to consider regarding use of FM systems with infants with hearing loss. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Special Interest Division 9 Newsletter, April, 18-21. [Review Article]
Thibodeau, L.M., Schafer, E.C., & Matthews, S. (2000). Real ear evaluation of Phonak MicroLink FM systems. Educational Audiology Review, Fall, 10-11. [Journal article]
Manuscripts In Progress Or Submitted:
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2005). Children�s speech recognition in noise with bilateral-cochlear implants, bimodal input, and frequency-modulated systems. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2005). Electroacoustic verification of body-worn and ear-level FM receivers when interfaced with personal hearing aids. Manuscript progress.
Conference Presentations:
Thibodeau, L.M. & Schafer, E.C. (2005, November). Optimal FM system arrangements for cochlear implant users. Presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
Schafer, E.C. & Kindred, C. (2004, April). Determination of educational need and selection of FM systems for children. Presentation at Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Betourne, L., Roth, L., & Schafer, E.C. (2002, April). Auditory processing disorders: the role of speech-language pathologist in the public schools. Presentation at the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Houston, TX.
Poster Presentations:
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2005, April). Developing a speech recognition in noise test for children. Poster presented at the American Academy of Audiology, Washington, DC.
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2005, March). Contributions of binaural input and FM systems for improving speech recognition in noise of children with cochlear implants. Poster presented at the 10th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, Dallas, TX.
Thibodeau, L., Schafer, E., & Cox, S. (2005, March). Electroacoustic evaluation of FM systems with Nucleus speech processors. Poster presented at the 10th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, Dallas, TX.
Thibodeau, L., Schafer, E., Overson, G., Whalen, H., Sullivan, J. (2005, March). Clinical evaluation of the benefits provided by FM systems directly connected to cochlear implants. Poster presented at the 10th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, Dallas, TX.
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2003, November). Verification of FM systems directly interfaced with cochlear implants. Poster presented at ACCESS - Achieving Clear Communication Employing Sound Solutions, Chicago, IL.
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2003). MLCI and MicroEar: solutions for implants and auditory disorders and do we really need to verify FM? Presentation at Phonak Hearing Systems: Best Practices in Pediatric Fittings for Digital BTE Hearing Systems, Dallas, TX.
Schafer, E.C. & Thibodeau, L.M. (2002, December). Electroacoustic verification of FM benefits in advanced hearing aid circuitry. Poster presented at First Pan-American/ Iberian Meeting on Acoustics, Cancun, Mexico.
Thibodeau, L.M. & Schafer, E.C. (2002, June). Including FM technology in early intervention. Poster presented at the 2nd International Conference on Newborn Hearing Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention, Villa Erba, Italy.
Invited Presentations:
Cochlear Crusaders, Dallas Texas, Fall 2004
Speech Recognition with Cochlear Implants and FM Systems
Thibodeau, L.M. & Schafer, E.C. (2003, November). Interfacing FM systems with cochlear implants. Presentation at ACCESS: Achieving Clear Communication Employing Sound Solutions, Chicago, IL.
Callier Center Speech-Pathologist Continuing Education, Dallas, TX, Spring 2003
FM Systems for Students with Normal Hearing or Minimal Hearing Loss
Plano Regional Day School for the Deaf Professional Development, Plano, TX, Fall 2002
Listening Checks are Important to Verify FM System Function
Plano Regional Day School for the Deaf Professional Development, Plano, TX, Spring 2001
Speech Recognition of Adults Using Cochlear Implants Interfaced with FM Systems
Head Start of Dallas Professional Development, Dallas, TX, Spring 2001
Tympanometry: An Important Component of Preschool Hearing Screenings
Teaching Experience:
2006 Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
2006 Rehabilitative Audiology for Children
2005 Rehabilitative Audiology for Adults
2005 Pediatric Audiology
2005 Basic Rehabilitative Audiology
2005 Hearing Aids I
2005 Hearing Aids II: Strategies for Selecting and Fitting Hearing Aids
2003-2004 Pediatric Aural Habilitation Methods, Sections I, II, III, IV
Professional Service Appointments:
2005 Board Member, Scott Haug Foundation
2005 Ethics Committee, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association |
