Carolyn Higdon
Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
Phone Number: (678)296-0905
Email: chigdon@olemiss.edu

Key Words: assistive technology, augmentative communication, autism, medical rehabilitation, interprofessional practice/education,voice science

Research Description: Areas of expertise: Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication Autism and Early Intervention Case Management and Life Care Planning Central Auditory Processing Disorders Communicative Disorders Education, Multicultural Education Evidence Based Medicine and Clinical Outcomes Health Care Administration Health Outcomes and Economics Laryngectomy, Medical Voice Issues, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Oral and Pharyngeal Dysphagia Pharmacology and Communication Disorders Voice Science Medical Rehabilitation

Honors Theses:

Hillhouse, Lakynn Makenzie (2022) Patients' Perspective of Patient-Centered Approach vs. Biomedical Approach (full text)

Griffin, Madelyn Paige (2022) Speech-Language Pathologists' Skills and Knowledge In Dysphagia Management In Long-Term Care Facilities (full text)

Myerski, Francesca (2022) A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists' Academic Preparation in Craniofacial Anomalies (full text)

Harbaugh, Elizabeth M (2015) Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Graduate Students' Preparedness to Work with Individuals Who Are Bilingual. (full text)

Greenlee, Katy Lane (2013) "Roles of Speech-Language Pathologists in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit" (full text)

Aguilar, Carla Janette (2011) "Second Language Acquisition in Children with Primary Language Delays"

Chambers, Emily Kathryn (2009) "Pediatric Brain Tumors & Subsequent Communication and Swallowing Disorders."