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CURRICULUM VITAE

Jane A. Baran, Ph.D.

Department of Communication Disorders

University of Massachusetts Amherst

EDUCATION:

B.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts

Communication Disorders, May 1972.

M.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts

Communications Disorders, June 1974.

Ph. D. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Audiology and Speech Sciences, December 1979.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

Chair, Communications Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,

Massachusetts, 2002-present.

Interim Associate Dean, Graduate School, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,

Massachusetts, 2001-2004.

Professor, Communications Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,

Massachusetts, 1995-present.

Associate Professor and Audiology Clinic Coordinator, Communication Disorders,

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1986-1995.

Assistant Professor and Audiology Clinic Coordinator, Communication Disorders,

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1979-1986.

Adjunct Professor, Department of Surgery (Audiology), Dartmouth Medical School,

Lebanon, New Hampshire, 1997-2005, Adjunct Associate Professor, 1986-1996,

Adjunct Assistant Professor, 1984-1986.

Director of Audiological Services, Indianapolis Speech and Hearing Center,

Indianapolis, Indiana, 1977-1979.

Teaching/Research Assistant, Audiology and Speech Sciences, Purdue University,

West Lafayette, Indiana, 1974-1977.

Teaching/Research Assistant, Communication Disorders, University of

Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1972-1974.

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PUBLICATIONS:

Baran, J.A. Test battery principles and considerations. To appear in F.E. Musiek & G.D.

Chermak (Eds.), Handbook of central auditory processing disorder (Vol. I). Auditory

neurosicence and diagnosis (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Baran, J.A. Intervention approaches for adolescents and adults with central auditory

processing disorder. To appear in G.A. Chermak & F.E. Musiek (Eds.), Handbook of

central auditory processing disorder (Vol. II). Comprehensive intervention (2nd ed.). San

Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Zaidan, E., & Baran, J.A. (2013). Gaps-in-Noise (GIN©

) test results in children with and

without reading disabilties and phonological processing disorders. International Journal

of Audiology, 52(2), 113-123. Epub 2012 Nov 20. Available at hhtp://informahealthcare.

com.silk.library.

Baran, J.A. (2013). Metalinguistic skills, strategies, and approaches. In D. Geffner & D.

Ross-Swain (Eds.), Auditory processing disorders: Assessment, management, and

treatment (2nd ed.) (pp. 469-494). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., & Jones, R.O. (2012). Disorders of the auditory

system. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Zaidan, E., Garcia, A.P., Tedesco, M.L.F., & Baran, J.A. (2008). Performance of normal

young adults on two temporal resolution tests. Pro Fono, 20(1), 19-24.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2008). Central auditory dysfunction. In M. Gleeson, N.S.

Jones, R. Clarke, L. Luxon, J. Hibbert, & J. Watkinson (Eds.), Scott-Brown’s

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (7th ed.) (pp. 3857-3869). London, UK: Hodder

Arnold.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., Guenette, L., Zaidan, E., & Weihing, J. (2007).

Central deafness: A case study and literature review. International Journal of Audiology, 46(8), 433-441.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Metalinguistic approaches. In D. Geffner & D. Ross-Swain (Eds.),

Auditory processing disorders: Assessment, management, and treatment (pp. 301-323).

San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2007). The auditory system: Its anatomy, physiology and

clinical correlates. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Test battery considerations. In F.E. Musiek & G.D. Chermak (Eds.),

Handbook of (central) auditory processing disorder (Vol. I). Auditory neuroscience and

diagnosis (pp. 163-192). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc.

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PUBLICATIONS (Continued):

Baran, J.A. (2007). Managing (central) auditory processing disorders in adolescents and

adults. In G.D. Chermak & F.E. Musiek, (Eds.), Handbook of (central) auditory

processing disorder (Vol. II).Comprehensive intervention (pp. 243-272). San Diego, CA:

Plural Publishing, Inc.

Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). New developments in the assessment

and management of auditory processing disorders. Audiological Medicine, 4(1), 35-45.

Gonzales, M.D., & Baran, J.A. (2005). Breaking the silence: Innovative approaches for

promoting dialogue about diversity issues within a communication disorders department.

In M.L. Ouellett (Ed.), Teaching inclusively: Diversity and faculty development (pp. 225-

240). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., Shinn, J.B., Jirsa, R., Bamiou, D.E., Baran, J.A. & Zaidan, E. (2005). GIN

(Gaps-In-Noise) test performance in subjects with confirmed central auditory nervous

system involvement. Ear and Hearing, 26(6), 608-618.

Shinn, J.B., Baran, J.A., Moncrieff, D.W., & Musiek, F.E. (2005). Differential attention

effects on dichotic listening. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 16(4), 205-

216.

Zaidan, E., Garcia, A.P., Baran, J., Iorio, M.C.M., & Borges, A.L.C. (2005). Potencial

evocado auditivo de média latência: Ocorrência e efeito de velocidade de apresentação do

estímulo em crianças de 7 anos de idade [Middle latency respone: Prevalence and effect

of signal rate in seven year old children]. Acta ORL, 23, 23-28.

Baran, J.A., Bothfeld, R.W., & Musiek, F.E. (2004). Central auditory deficits associated

with compromise of the primary auditory cortex. Journal of the American Academy of

Audiology, 15(2), 106-116.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2004). Audiological correlates to a rupture of a pontine

arteriovenous malformation. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 15(2), 161-

171.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Shinn, J. (2004). Assessment and remediation of an auditory

processing disorder associated with head trauma. Journal of the American Academy of

Audiology, 15(2), 117-132.

Musiek, F.E., Charette, L., Morse, D., & Baran, J.A. (2004). Central deafness associated

with a mid brain lesion. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 15(2), 133-151.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2003). Central auditory disorders. In L.M. Luxon, J. M.

Furman, A. Martini, A., & D. Stephens (Eds.), Textbook of audiologic medicine: Clinical

aspects of hearing and balance (pp. 495-512). London, UK: Martin Dunitz Ltd.

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PUBLICATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A. (2002). Managing auditory processing disorders in adolescents and adults.

Seminars in Hearing, 23(4), 327-335.

Baran, J.A. (2002). Pathways: Auditory processing disorders can negate the benefits of

binaural amplification. The Hearing Journal, 55(8), 60.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2002). Central auditory evaluation of patients with

neurological involvement. In J. Katz (Ed.), Handbook of clinical audiology (5th ed.) (pp.

532-544). Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Schochat, E. (1999). Selected management approaches to

central auditory processing disorders. Scandinavian Audiology, 28(Suppl.51), 63-76.

Schminky, M.M., & Baran, J.A. (1999). Central auditory processing disorders: An

overview of assessment and management practices. Deaf-Blind Perspectives, 7(1), 1-7.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1999). Behavioral assessment of the central auditory

nervous system. In F.E. Musiek & W.F. Rintelmann (Eds.), Contemporary perspectives

in hearing assessment (pp. 375-413). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Ciocci, S.R., & Baran, J.A. (1998). Use of conversational repair strategies by children

who are deaf. American Annals of the Deaf, 143(3), 235-245.

Baran, J.A. (1998). Management of adolescents and adults with central auditory

processing disorders. In M.G. Masters, N.A. Stecker, & J. Katz, J. (Eds.), Central

auditory processing disorders: Mostly management (pp. 195-214). Boston, MA: Allyn &

Bacon.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1997). Distortion product hit and false-positive rates in

normal and hearing-impaired subjects. The American Journal of Otology, 18(4), 454-461.

Baran, J.A. (1997). Hearing assessment. In C.M. Seymour & E.H. Nober (Eds.), An

Introduction to communication disorders: A social/cultural perspective (pp. 252-276).

Andover, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann Publishers.

Baran, J.A. (1997). Speech perception test materials for central auditory processing

assessment. In L.L. Mendel & J.L. Danhauer (Eds.), Speech perception assessment (pp.

147-168). San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.

Baran, J.A. (Guest Ed.). (1996). Assessment and management of adults with learning

disabilities. Seminars in Speech and Language, 17(3). New York, NY: Thieme Medical

Publishers.

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Baran, J.A. (1996). Audiologic evaluation and management of adults with learning

disabilities. Seminars in Speech and Language, 17(3), 233-244.

Perkins, J.M., Baran, J.A., & Gandour, J. (1996). Hemispheric specialization in

processing intonation contours. Aphasiology, 10(4), 343-352.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1996). Comparison of standard and abbreviated distortion

product otoacoustic emissions procedures. Journal of the American Academy of

Audiology, 7(5), 370-374.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1996). Amplification and the central auditory nervous

system. In M. Valente (Ed.), Hearing aids: Regulations, options and performance (pp.

407-438). New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1995). Central auditory processing disorders in children and

adults. In L.G. Wall (Ed.), Hearing: Resource for speech language pathologists and

health care professionals (pp. 415-440). Andover, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann

Publishers.

Baran, J.A., Catherwood, K.P., & Musiek, F.E. (1995). “Negative” ABR findings in an

individual with a large brainstem tumor: Hit or miss? Journal of the American Academy

of Audiology, 6(3), 211-216.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1994). Evaluation of the adult with hearing complaints and

normal audiograms. Audiology Today, 6(5), 9-12.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Pinheiro, M.L. (1994). Case studies in neuroaudiology. San

Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Pinheiro, M.L. (1992). P-300 results in patients with lesions

of the auditory areas of the cerebrum. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology,

3(1), 5-15.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1991). Assessment of the human central auditory nervous

system. In R. Altschuler, R.P. Robbins, B.M. Clopton, & D.W. Hoffman (Eds.),

Neurobiology of hearing: The central auditory nervous system (pp. 411-437). New York,

NY: Raven Press.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1991). Behavioral assessment of central auditory disorders.

In W.F. Rintelmann (Ed.), Hearing assessment (pp. 549-602). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed

Publishers.

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Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Pinheiro, M.L. (1990). Duration pattern recognition in

normal subjects and patients with cerebral and cochlear lesions. Audiology, 29(6), 304-

313.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1990). Canal electrocochleography in patients with absent

wave I ABRs. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 103(1), 25-31.

Musiek, F.E., Kurdziel-Schwan, S., Kibbe-Michal, K., Gollegly, K.M., Baran, J.A., &

Rintelmann, W.F. (1989). The dichotic rhyme task: Results in split-brain patients. Ear

and Hearing, 10(1), 33-39.

Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., Long, R.A., & Ommaya, A.K. (1989). Topographic mapping

of brain electrical activity in the assessment of central auditory nervous system

pathology. American Journal of Otology, 9(Suppl.), 72-76.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1987). Central auditory assessment. Thirty years of

challenge and change. Ear and Hearing, 8(4), 22S-35S.

Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., & Reeves, A.G. (1986). Central auditory function following

anterior sectioning of the corpus callosum. Ear and Hearing, 7(6), 359-362.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1986). Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and central

auditory assessment. Part I: Brainstem. Ear and Hearing, 7(4), 207-219.

Musiek, F.E., Reeves, A.G., & Baran, J.A. (1985). Release from central auditory

competition in the split-brain patient. Neurology, 35(7), 983-987.

Musiek, F.E., Kibbe, K.S., & Baran, J.A. (1984). Neuroaudiological results from split-

brain patients. Seminars in Hearing, 5(3), 219-229.

Musiek, F.E., Gollegly, K.M., & Baran, J.A. (1984). Myelination of the corpus callosum

in learning disabled children: Theoretical and clinical implications. Seminars in Hearing,

5(3), 231-241.

Baran, J.A., & Gengel, R.W. (1984). Test-retest reliability of three G-F-W subtests.

Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 15(3), 199-204.

Seymour, C.M., Baran, J.A., & Peaper, R.E. (1981). Auditory discrimination: Evaluation

and intervention. In N.J. Lass, (Ed.), Speech and language: Advances in research and

practice (pp. 1-58). New York, NY: Academic Press.

Seymour, H.N., & Baran, J.A. (1979). Reply to Parker’s “A comment on Baran and

Seymour’s ‘The influence of three phonological rules.’” Journal of Speech and Hearing

Research, 22(3), 662-665.

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Baran, J.A., Laufer, M.Z., & Daniloff, R. (1977). Phonological contrastivity in

conversational speech: A comparative study of voice onset time. Journal of Phonetics, 5,

339-350.

Baran, J.A., Laufer, M.Z., & Daniloff, R. (1977). Phonological contrastivity in

conversational speech: A comparative study of voice onset time. Purdue University

Contributed Papers, 6, 16-27.

Baran, J.A., & Seymour, H.N. (1976). The influence of three phonological rules of black

English on the discrimination of minimal word pairs. Journal of Speech and Hearing

Research, 19(3), 467-474.

TASK FORCE REPORTS:

Jerger, J., & Musiek, F. (2000). Report of the Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis of

Auditory Processing Disorders in School-Aged Children. Journal of the American

Academy of Audiology, 11(9), 467-474. [Contributions were made to this publication as a

member of the Burton Conference Task Force].

American Academy of Audiology (2010). Diagnosis, treatment, and management of

children and adults with central auditory processing disorders [Clinical practice

guidelines]. Available at http://www.audiology.org/resources/ documentlibrary/

Documents/CAPD%20Guidelines%208-2010.pdf. [Contributions were made to this

publication as a member of the AAA Task Force on Central Auditory Processing

Disorders].

PRESENTATIONS:

Baran, J.A., Freyman, R.L., & Molleur, M. (2012). Differences between musicians and

non-musicians in masked speech detection performance. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ganz, C., Baran, J.A., Madison, C., & Poole, M.L. (2011). Enhancing skills as a site

visitor. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, San Diego, California.

Zaidan, E., & Baran, J.A. (2011). Gaps-in-Noise test results in Portuguese-speaking

children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Academy of Audiology,

Chicago, Illinois.

Zaidan, E., Alvarez, A.M., Barbante Casella, E., & Baran, J.A. (2011). Auditory

processing profiles in children with NLD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of

American Academy of Audiology, Chicago, Illinois.

http://www.audiology.org/resources/

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PRESENTATIONS (Continued):

Halling, D., Baran, J.A., et al. (2010). Enhancing skills as a site visitor. Paper presented

at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New

Orleans, Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., & Zaidan, E. (2010). GIN test results in children with and without

phonological processing deficits. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, San Diego, California.

Chermak, G.D., Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Bellis, T. (2010). Academy guidelines on

(C)APD: A preview. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, San Diego, California.

Baran, J.A. (2009). Assessment of temporal processing skills in children with speech-

language disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., Frank, E., & Ganz, C. (2009). Enhancing skills as a site visitor. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Zaidan, E., & Baran, J.A. (2009). Gaps-in Noise (GIN©

) test results in children with and

without reading disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A., Hurley, A., & Shinn, J. (2008). (Central) auditory processing disorder: Adult

grand rounds. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Snover, S., Baran, J.A., Halling, D., & Scudder, R. (2008). Enhancing skills as a site

visitor, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Geffner, D., Baran, J.A., & Medwetsky, L. (2008). Interpretation of multidisciplinary test

results for CAPD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Gaps-in-Noise (GIN©

) thresholds in individuals with cochlear

disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

Nagle, S., Musiek, F., Weihing, J., & Baran, J.A. (2007). Middle latency response

amplitude in central auditory pathology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

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PRESENTATIONS (Continued)

Baran, J.A., Bamiou, D., Sullivan, C.A., & Schochat, E. (2007). New developments in

the assessment and management of (C)APD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, Florida.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Test battery considerations. Paper presented at Audiology 2007.

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder: Evidence and

Practice. Virtual workshop sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association.

Musiek, F.E., Nagle, S., Weihing, J., & Baran, J.A. (2007). Auditory middle latency

response amplitude asymmetries in central auditory system disorders. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A. & Ciocci, S.R. (2007). (Central) auditory processing disorders: Current

approaches to assessment and management. Full-day workshop presented at

Communication Disorders Sciences and Disorders Workshop Series, Worcester State

College, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Nagle, S., Zapulla, M., Weihing, J., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2007). A comparison of

auditory oddball reaction time paradigms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Academy of Audiology, Denver, Colorado.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Differential interaural intensity difference (DIID) procedure. Invited

paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, Denver,

Colorado.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Auditory temporal processing and learning disorders. Paper presented

at the IInd

International Auditory Processing Conference/Symposium: Auditory

Processing and Learning Disabilities, São Paulo, Brazil.

Baran, J.A. (2007). Auditory training: Efficacy of intervention approaches. Paper

presented at the IInd

International Auditory Processing Conference/Symposium: Auditory

Processing and Learning Disabilities, São Paulo, Brazil.

Baran, J.A., Bamiou, D-E., Sullivan, C. A., & Schochat, E. (2006). New developments in

the assessment and management of (C)APD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, Florida.

Baran, J.A., Paulovicks, J.A., Weihing, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Gaps-in-Noise© test

results in children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Baran, J.A. (2006). Assessment and management of (central) auditory processing

disorders: Current perspectives and practices. Two-day workshop sponsored by the

Speech-Language-Hearing Association R.O.C. Taipei, Taiwan.

Baran, J.A., (2006). Assessment and management of auditory processing disorders.

Paper presented to the Department of Speech and Hearing Disorders and Sciences,

National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan.

Zaidan, E., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Achados clínicos e anatômicos na surdez

central e apresentação de caso (Clinical and anatomical findings in central deafness

and presentation of a case study). Paper presented at the XXI Encontro Internacional de

Audiologia (XXI International Audiology Meeting), Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

Garcia, A.P., Zaidan, E., Tedesco, M.L.F., & Baran, J.A. (2006). Limiares de detecção de

intervalos de silêncio (gap) no teste rgdt em adultos normais (RGDT's gap detection

thresholds in normal adults). Paper presented at the XXI Encontro Internacional de

Audiologia (XXI International Audiology Meeting), Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

Zaidan, E., Garcia, A.P., Tedesco, M.L.F., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Limiares

de detecção de intervalos de silêncio (gap) no teste de resolução temporal gin em adultos

normais (Gap detection thresholds on the temporal resolution test GIN in normal adults).

Paper presented at the XXI Encontro Internacional de Audiologia (XXI International

Audiology Meeting), Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.

Zaidan, E., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2006). Central deafness: A meta-analytic

investigation and a case presentation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A. (2005). Developing an efficient and practical test battery. Paper presented at

Challenging Issues in (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders, University of

Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.

Sauter, T.B., Poissant, S.F., & Baran, J.A. (2005). Differential diagnosis in an unsuccessful

cochlear implant user. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, California.

Baran, J.A., & Ciocci, S.R. (2005). Management of auditory processing disorders:

Current perspectives and practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, California.

Musiek, F.E., Schochat, E., & Baran, J.A. (2005). Effects of auditory training on the

MLR in children with APD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, Washington, D.C.

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Shinn, J.B., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2005). Effects and implications of attention on

dichotic listening. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, Washington, D.C.

Baran, J.A., Froke, R.A., Guenette, L.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2005). LAER and P300

measures: Threshold and suprathreshold level comparisons. Paper presented at the annual


Baran, J.A., & Ciocci, S.R. (2004). Management of auditory processing disorders in

children: Current perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Guenette, L., Shinn, J.B., Zaidan, E.P., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2004). Central

deafness: Two case studies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Baran, J.A., Ferre, J.M., & Geffner, D. (2004). Auditory processing disorders: What do

you test and why? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Baran, J.A. (2004). The status of auditory processing disorders in 2004: Diagnostic and

management perspectives. Paper presented at (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders,

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.

Shinn, J.B., Jirsa, R.E., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2004). Clinical measures of

temporal resolution using Gaps-In-Noise (GIN). Paper presented at the annual meeting of

the American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Shinn, J.B., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2004). Effects and implications of attention on

dichotic listening. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Zaidan, E.P., Baran, J.A., Shinn, J.B., Musiek, F.E., & Jirsa, R.E. (2004). Assessing

temporal processing in adults with LD: The GIN test. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Guenette, L., Shinn, J.B., Zaidan, E.P., Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2004). Central

deafness: Two case studies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Garcia, A.P., Zaidan, E.P., Baran, J.A., Iorio, M.C.M., Borges, A.C.L.C. (2004).

Potencial evocado auditivo de média latência: Ocorrência e efeito da velocidade de

apresentação do estímulo em crianças de 7 anos de idade (Middle latency response:

Prevalence and effect of signal rate in seven year olds). Paper presented at the XIX

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Encontro Internacional de Audiologia (XIX International Audiology Meeting), Bauru,

São Paulo, Brazil.

Zaidan, E.P., & Baran, J.A. (2003). Clinical and anatomical findings in central deafness:

Meta-analytic approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Baran, J.A. (2003). Current perspectives on the assessment and diagnosis of auditory

processing disorders. Keynote address presented at the inaugural meeting of the Auditory

Processing Disorders Interest Group, British Society of Audiology, London, England.

Baran, J.A. (2003). Assessment and management of auditory processing disorders in

children and adults: USA Perspective. Paper presented at the inaugural meeting of the

Auditory Processing Disorders Interest Group, British Society of Audiology, London

England.

Baran, J.A., Chermak, G.D., & Musiek F.E. (2003). Auditory processing disorders:

Advanced case studies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy

of Audiology, San Antonio, Texas.

McCormick, C.A., Baran, J.A., & Laufer-Turk, S. (2003). Diagnosis and remediation of

hearing loss in the elderly. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, San Antonio, Texas.

Shinn, J.B., Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (2003). Differential attention effects on dichotic

listening. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Auditory Society,

Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2002). Dichotic digit results in patients with hemispheric

lesions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Baran, J.A. (2002). Development of clinical decision making skills in audiology students.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2002). Managing APD: Advanced perspectives and

practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Baran, J.A. (2002). Looking forward together III: Teaching and learning in the diverse

classroom: Faculty and TA development initiatives. Workshop sponsored by the Center

for Teaching, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Baran, J.A., Gonzales, M.D., & Ouellett, M.L. (2001). Breaking the silence: Strategies

for introducing diversity issues into the curriculum. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans,

Louisiana.

Baran, J.A. (2001). Use of technology to facilitate the development of clinical decision

making skills in pre-professional students. Paper present at New Directions in the

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Workshop held at Bowling Green State

University, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Baran, J.A. (2001). Symptoms and characterizations of auditory processing disorders.

Paper presented at Current Perspectives on Auditory Processing Disorder and Attention

Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Baran, J.A. (2001). Assessment and diagnosis of auditory processing disorders. Paper

presented at Current Perspectives on Auditory Processing Disorder and Attention

Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Baran, J.A. (2001). Effectiveness of interactive case studies in promoting the

development of clinical decision-making skills in preprofessional audiology students.

Paper presented at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Menlo

Park, California.

Baran, J.A., Chermak, G.D., & Musiek, F.E. (2001). Assessing APD: Advanced

perspectives and practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, San Diego, California.

Benoit, K.A., & Baran, J.A. (2001). Comparison of pure-tone, tympanometric, and

DPOAE screening procedures in school-aged children. Paper presented at the annual


Baran, J.A. (2001). Assessment and management of auditory processing disorders. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the East Carolina University Chapter of the National

Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Greenville, North Carolina.

Baran, J.A. (2001). Looking back to “Looking Forward Together II”: A view from the

other side. Paper presented at Looking Forward Together III. Workshop sponsored by the

Center for Teaching, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (2000). Comorbid auditory findings in students with learning and/or

psychological disabilities. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, D.C.

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Baran, J.A. (2000). Auditory processing disorders: Assessment and management. Paper

presented at Learning and Attention. Workshop sponsored by Baystate Medical Center

Children’s Hospital, Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (2000). The lineage of central auditory processing disorders. Paper presented

at Advances in Auditory Processing, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New

Hampshire.

Baran, J.A. (2000). Current perspectives on assessment and management of central

auditory processing disorders. Paper presented at Emerging Issues for Internationally

Adopted children. Workshop sponsored by the Parent Network for the Post-

Institutionalized Child and Tufts University School of Medicine, Quincy, Massachusetts.

Baran. J.A., et al. (2001). Diagnosis of auditory processing disorders in school-aged

children. Consensus report presented at the Bruton Conference, Dallas, Texas.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2000). Sensitivity and specificity measures for a new

automated DPOAE screener. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Auditory Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (2000). An investigation of the performance of the GSI 70

automated OAE hearing screener. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, Chicago, Illinois.

Baran, J.A. (1999). The effectiveness of phonological awareness training in the

management of central auditory processing disorders. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco,

California.

Baran, J.A. (1999). Powerpoint and beyond. Paper presented at Pedagogical Implications

of Technology-Enhanced Courses, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1999). Comorbidity of CAPD and ADD in adult with learning difficulties.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, Miami,

Florida.

Baran, J.A. (1999). Auditory test findings in college students presenting with learning

difficulties. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Auditory Society,

Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baran, J.A., et al. (1998). Central auditory processing disorders in children. Part I:

Diagnosis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, San Antonio, Texas.

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Baran, J.A., et al. (1998). Central auditory processing disorders in children. Part II:

Management. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, San Antonio, Texas.

McCormick, C.A., Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Shinn, J. (1998). A look at DPOAEs

using shifted frequencies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, San Antonio, Texas.

Baran, J.A. (1998). Central auditory processing disorders: Evaluation and intervention.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rhode Island Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, Providence, Rhode Island.

Baran, J.A. (1998). Central auditory processing disorders: Recognition, evaluation and

intervention. Paper presented at The Deprived Child: Understanding the Past, Forging the

Future, Tufts Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1998). Speech perception, language, and audition: Keys to understanding the

problem. Paper presented at Management of Central Auditory Processing Disorders,

Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Baran, J.A., et al. (1998) Diagnosis and management of CAPD and ADHD. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

Boston, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A., Fowler, C.G., Jacobson, G.P., & Ruth, R.A. (1997). Audiology Grand

Rounds. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology,

Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1997). Application of pattern perception tests in the

assessment of CAPD. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy

of Audiology, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Baran, J.A. (1996). Management of adolescents and adults with CAPD. Paper presented

at Central Audiology Processing Disorders: Mostly Management, State University of

New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York.

Baran, J.A. & Musiek, F.E. (1996). Audiologic evaluation of adults with obscure auditory

dysfunction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Seattle, Washington.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1996). Application of pattern perception tests in the

assessment of auditory processing disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Academy of Audiology, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1995). Use of pattern perception tests in the assessment of

CAPDs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Orlando, Florida.

Baran, J.A. (1995). Central auditory processing disorders and learning disabilities for

inclusion teachers and speech-language pathologists. University of Massachusetts,

Amherst, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1995). Estimating hearing sensitivity. Paper presented at Otoacoustic

Emissions: Update on Clinical Application. Dartmouth College, Hanover, New

Hampshire.

Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., & Lee, W.T. (1995). Differential effects on DPOAE sensitivity

and specificity measures. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Academy of Audiology, Dallas, Texas.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1995). Evaluation of adults with hearing complaints and

normal audiograms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, Dallas, Texas.

Perkins, J.M., & Baran, J.A. (1994). Cerebral specialization in processing intonation

contours. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Lee, W.T., Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1994). Comparison of maximum length

sequences and conventional middle latency responses. Paper presented at the annual


Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., & Lee, W.T. (1994). Efficiency of the distortion-product

otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) in predicting hearing loss. Paper presented at the annual


Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1994). Dichotic rhyme words in the evaluation of central

auditory processing disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Perkins, J.M., Baran, J.A., & Gandour, J. (1994). Hemispheric specialization in the

processing of intonation contours. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy

of Aphasia, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Baran, J.A. (1994). Central auditory processing disorders and foreign language

acquisition: Strategies for improving success. Workshop sponsored by Five Colleges Inc.,

Amherst, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1994). Cross discipline interactions. Paper presented at Development of a

Service Program for the Evaluation and Management of Individuals with CAPD,

Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Ciocci, S.R., & Baran, J.A. (1994). Conversation repair strategies in children with

profound hearing impairment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech-

Language-Hearing Association of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1994). Evaluation of adults with hearing complaints and

normal audiograms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of

Audiology, Richmond, Virginia.

Baran, J.A. (1994). Central auditory processing disorders and second language

acquisition. Paper presented at Learning Disabilities and Second Language Learning,

Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts.

Ciocci, S.R., & Baran, J.A. (1993). Conversation repair strategies in children with

profound hearing impairment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Anaheim, California.

Baran, J.A., Mercaitis, P.A., & Fidrych-Puzzo, H.A. (1993). Comprehensive assessment

of adult learners with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Anaheim, California.

Perkins, J.M., & Baran, J.A. (1993). Auditory evoked potentials in learning disabled

adults. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology,

Phoenix, Arizona.

Baran, J.A. (1992). Benefits and use of PSB standards. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Antonio, Texas.

Baran, J.A., Grant, G. Raney, J.R., Silver, P.A., & Vincent, L.C. (1992). Delayed

response times as a measure of central auditory dysfunction. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Antonio,

Texas.

Baran, J.A., et al. (1992). Interdisciplinary assessment and preschool children. Paper

presented at Into the Mainstream: Summer Training Institute, Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Gillespie-Silver, P.A., Vincent, L.C., Mercaitis, P.A., & Baran, J.A. (1992).

Interdisciplinary assessment for students with learning disabilities in higher education.

Paper presented to the annual meeting of AHSSPPE, Long Beach, California.

Baran, J.A. (1992). Update on central tests and test materials. Paper presented at Practical

Aspects of Modern Audiology: Evoked Potentials, Otoacoustic Emissions, and Central

Auditory Testing, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Baran, J.A., et al. (1992). Quality service delivery and accreditation of professional

services. Workshop sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

Washington, D.C.

Baran, J.A., Fidrych-Puzzo, H.A., Freeman, S.A., Mercaitis, P.A., Silver, P.A., &

Vincent, L.C. (1992). Assessment and management of adults with learning disabilities.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1991). The exit interview and the site visit report. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta,

Georgia.

Ulrich, S.R., Anderson, C.V., Baran, J.A., et al. (1991). Professional Services Board site

visitor preparation. Miniseminar presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Baran, J.A. (1991). Concepts in CAPD rehabilitation. Panel Member, Recent Advances

in Audiology, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Baran, J.A. (1991). Behavioral assessment I: Recent trends in central auditory processing.

Paper presented at Recent Advances in Audiology, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New

Hampshire.

Baran, J.A. (1991). Central auditory assessment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of

the Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1990). Duration patterns in the assessment of central auditory processing

disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Seattle, Washington.

Baran, J.A. (1990). Key tests and findings with LD children. Paper presented at

Assessment and Management of Central Auditory Disorders, Dartmouth College,

Hanover, New Hampshire.

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Baran, J.A. (1990). Central auditory processing disorders: Issues in assessment and

management. Paper presented as part of the Spring Seminar Series in Language and

Learning. Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital, Salem, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1990). Central auditory test results in adult learning disabled subjects. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, New Orleans,

Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., & Vincent, L.C. (1989). WAIS-R and central auditory test results in post-

secondary students. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, St. Louis, Missouri.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1989). Introduction to electrocochleography. Paper

presented at Practical Applications of the Auditory Brainstem Response. Dartmouth

College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1989). ABR considerations for cochlear and conductive

hearing loss. Paper presented at Practical Applications of the Auditory Brainstem

Response. Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.

Musiek, F.E., & Baran, J.A. (1989). Canal electrode electrochleography in patients with

absent wave I ABRs. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the American Neurotology

Society, San Francisco, California.

Vincent, L.C., & Baran, J.A. (1988). Language/learning disabled students in higher

education: A preliminary investigation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the


Baran, J.A., & Vincent, L.C. (1988). An interdisciplinary model for assessing learning

problems of postsecondary students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the


Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., & Verkest, S.B. (1988). Central auditory test results in the

assessment of CANS lesions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1988). Central auditory dysfunction: Evaluation and intervention. Invited

Workshop, School of Human Communication Disorders, Dalhousie University, Halifax,

Nova Scotia.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1987). Directed and non-directed listening effects on the

dichotic rhyme test. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Annual American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Baran, J.A., Musiek, F.E., Gollegly, K.M., Verkest, S.B., & Kibbe-Michal, K.S. (1987).

Auditory duration pattern sequences in the assessment of CANS pathology. Paper

presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association,

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1987). Performance of adult subjects on a dichotic speech

test under both directed and free recall listening conditions. Paper presented at the 113th

meeting of the Acoustic Society of America, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Baran, J.A. (1987). Assessment and remediation of a severe learning disability in a

college student: A case study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Andover, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1987). Hearing loss and language development. Paper presented to the

Valley CAP Preschool Staff, Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A., & Owen, G.A. (1986). Central auditory test results in college age learning

disabled students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-

Language-Hearing Association, Detroit, Michigan.

Baran, J.A. (1986). Hearing aids, amplification, and assistive devices for the hearing

impaired. Invited speaker, SHHH Association, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A., Gollegly, K.M., & Musiek, F.E. (1985). Central auditory function following

anterior sectioning of the corpus callosum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, D.C.

Baran, J.A. (1985). Evaluation of student practicum in audiology: An objective

assessment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, Washington, D.C.

Baran, J.A., Verkest, S., Gollegly, K.M., Kibbe-Michal, K., Rintelmann, W.F., &

Musiek, F.E. (1985). Use of time-compressed speech in the assessment of central nervous

system disorders. Paper presented at the 110th

Meeting of the Acoustical Society of

America, Nashville, Tennessee.

Baran, J.A., & Musiek, F.E. (1985). Central auditory function following anterior corpus

callosotomy. Paper presented at the 109th

Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America,

Austin, Texas.

Musiek, F.E., Baran, J.A., & Gollegly, K.M. (1984). Release from central auditory

competition: A case study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, California.

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Baran, J.A. (1984). Central auditory processing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of

the Hampden County Teachers Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1984). Hearing loss: Social, educational, and medical implications. Invited

interview, Commonwealth Journal.

Baran, J.A. (1984). An introduction to impedance audiometry, ABR and ENG. Invited

speaker, Continuing Education Department Workshop, University of Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1984). Health care delivery in state institutions: Staffing for the future.

Invited speaker, Massachusetts Nurses Association Workshop, Natick, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1983). Audiology and the health care professional. Invited speaker,

University Health Services, Amherst, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1983). Health care delivery in state institutions: Staffing for the future.

Invited speaker, Massachusetts Nurses Association Workshop, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1983). Otitis media-middle ear disease: Implications for the education of

young children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hampden County Teachers

Association, Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1983). Hearing loss and its implications. Interview on WTTT, Amherst,

Massachusetts.

Baran, J.A. (1982). The role of the audiologists as a member of the interdisciplinary

team. Invited speaker, Departments of Psychology, Education and Communication

Disorders, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Baran, J.A. (1982). Audiology for the nurse practitioner. Invited speaker, Department of

Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Baran, J.A, (1981). Audiology and the special educator. Invited speaker, Department of

Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Baran, J.A., & Gengel, R.W. (1981). Test-retest reliability for three G-F-W subtests.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, Los Angeles, California.

Baran, J.A. (1981). Audiology: An overview—Problems and solutions. Paper presented

at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

Natick, Massachusetts.

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Baran, J.A., & Slowiaczek, L.M. (1980). Mother-infant interaction: Effects on

development of hearing-impaired infants. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Detroit, Michigan.

Baran, J.A. (1979). A comprehensive program for improving public awareness and

professional relationships. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Waller, M.R., Baran, J.A., & Jackson-Colorado, P. (1978). The role of visual stimuli in

children’s imitation of sentences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech and Hearing Association, San Francisco, California.

Baran, J.A., & Laufer, M.Z. (1978). Phonological contrastivity in early utterances: A

longitudinal study of VOT. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American

Speech and Hearing Association, San Francisco, California.

Baran, J.A., & Laufer, M.Z. (1977). The specialness of child-directed speech: Fact or

fiction? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech and Hearing

Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Baran, J.A. (1976). The effects of delaying response upon sentence repetition

performance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech and Hearing

Association, Houston, Texas.

Baran, J.A., Zlatin, M.A., & Daniloff, R.G. (1976). Do mothers maximize phonetic

contrastivity: A study of VOT. Paper presented at the 91st meeting of the Acoustical

Society of America, Washington, D.C.

Baran, J.A., & Seymour, H.N. (1975). The influence of three phonological rules of black

English on the discrimination of minimal word pairs. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the American Speech and Hearing Association, Washington, D.C.

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS:

Recipient, Pew National Scholar Fellowship, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement

of Teaching, 2000-2001.

Recipient, Center for Teaching Grant, University of Massachusetts, 2001-2002.

Recipient, Teaching and Learning in the Diverse Classroom Fellowship, University of


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GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS (cont.):

Collaborative efforts to promote health professions teaching, research, and community

service at the Medical University of South Africa (TELP Award, with John Cunningham

and others, funded 1999-2002).

Recipient, TEACHnology Fellowship, University of Massachusetts, 1998-1999.

Recipient, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Fellowship, 1994.

Audiologic comparison of the Audiant with bone conduction hearing aids. (Xomed

Corporation Grant, with F.E. Musiek, funded 1987).

Baran, J.A. A hearing screening program for residents of Hampshire County (Healey

Endowment Grant, funded 1984-1985).

Nominee, Spencer Education Foundation Fellowship, 1984.

Evaluation of speech sound discrimination in adults (Faculty Growth Grant, with C.M.

Seymour & R.E. Peaper, funded 1982-1983).

Recipient, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Fellowship, 1983.

Recipient, Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research Award, 1976-1977.

THESES:

Baran, J.A. The Mutual Regulation of Mother-Child Phonological Behavior. Doctoral

Thesis, Purdue University, December 1979.

Baran, J.A. Contextual vs. Morphemic Cues in the Comprehension of Black Dialect

Homophonous Word Pairs. Master’s Thesis, University of Massachusetts, June 1974.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

Courses Taught

Advanced Diagnostic Audiology (Graduate)

Auditory Processing (Graduate)

Electrophysiological Procedures in Audiology (Graduate)

Hearing Aids and Amplification (Graduate)

Medical Audiology (Graduate)

Differential Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders (Graduate)

Audiology Practicum (Graduate)

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Courses Taught (cont.)

Speech and Language Practicum (Graduate)

Language Development (Undergraduate)

Nature and Needs of the Hearing Impaired (Undergraduate/Graduate)

Language and Learning Disabilities (Undergraduate/Graduate)

Introduction to Audiology (Undergraduate)

Occupational Hearing Conservation Workshop (Continuing Education)

Theses/Dissertations Directed

Lauren Daugherty (2012). Gaps-in Noise (GIN) and Speech Perception in Noise (SPIN)

Test Performance in Musicians and Non-Musicians (Capstone Project).

Mary Molleur (2011). The Effects of Musical Training on Speech and Tone Detection

Tasks (Capstone Project).

Elena Zaidan (2009). An Investigation of Temporal Resolution Abilities in School-Aged

Children With and Without Dyslexia (Doctoral Dissertation).

Emily A. Albani (2006). Validity of the Gaps-in-Noise (GIN) screening test (Senior

Honors Thesis)

Kristen A. Benoit (2001). An investigation of the efficiency of DPOAE screening

procedures in school-age children (Senior Honors Thesis).

Judith M. Garvey (1995). Sensitivity of the Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational

Battery-Revised and the SCAN in predicting central auditory processing disorders

(Doctoral Dissertation).

Sandra R. Ciocci (1994). The use of conversational repair strategies in response to

requests for clarification by deaf/hearing-impaired and hearing children (Doctoral

Dissertation).

Judith M. Perkins (1994). Cerebral specialization in processing intonation contours

(Doctoral Dissertation).

Margaret Ricker (1985). An investigation of neonatal screening procedures in the United

Kingdom and in the United States (Senior Honors Project).

Grace Owen (1985). Assessment of central auditory processing abilities in college age

learning disabled students (Master’s Thesis).

Deborah Steacie (1983). An investigation of eardrum compliance values in Oriental

populations (Senior Honors Project).

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Theses/Dissertations Directed (cont.)

Louisa M. Slowiaczek (1981). Differences in interactional strategies: A study of the

effects of hearing impairment on mother-child interaction (Senior Honors Thesis).

Eileen Rose (1980). Early identification and remediation of misarticulations in children

with high frequency sensorineural losses (Senior Honors Project).

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Department Committees and Administrative Contributions

Department Chair, 2002-present.

Faculty Advisor, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Amherst

Chapter, 2006-present.

Graduate Program Director, 1987-1989, 1995-2001.

Audiology Clinic Coordinator, 1979-1995.

Coordinator, Off-Campus Clinical Placements in Audiology, 1979-1995.

Chair, Comprehensive Examination Committee, 1980-1981, 1987-1989.

Member, Comprehensive Examination Committee, 1982-1983, 1984-1985, 1989-1990,

2006-present.

Chair, Personnel Committee, 1981-1982, 1990-1991, 2001-2002.

Member, Personnel Committee, 1980-1981, 1982-1983, 1983-1984, 1988-1989, 1989-

1990, 1996-1997.

Member, Graduate Admissions Review Committee, 1981-1985, 1987-1990, 1993-1999,

2006-2012.

Chair, Curriculum Committee, 1994-2001.

Member, Curriculum Review Committee, 1981-1982, 1984-1985, 1987-1992.

Member, Clinic Advisory Committee, 1984-2001.

Chair, Ad Hoc Space Committee, 1984-1985.

Member, Ad Hoc Equipment Committee, 1984-1985, 1985-1987, 1993-1994.

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School/University Committees and Administrative Contributions

Member, Curriculum Innovation Subcommittee, Campus Joint Task Force on Strategic

Oversight, 2012-present.

Member, Committee on Dissertation Fellowship, Graduate Council Subcommittee, 2012-

present.

Graduate Council Representative, Research Council, Faculty Senate Committee, 2011-

present.

Member, Department of Public Health Chair’s Search Committee, 2011-2012.

Member, School of Public Hearing and Health Sciences Advisory Committee, 2011-

present.

Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Certificates, Faculty Senate Committee, 2008-2010.

Member, Dean of the Graduate School Evaluation Committee, 2008-2009.

Member, Graduate School’s 100th

Anniversary Planning Committee, 2007-2008.

Member, Mentoring Committee, Graduate Council Subcommittee, 2006-2012.

Member, Ethics Committee, Graduate Council Subcommittee, 2006-2012.

Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Student Plagiarism, Faculty Senate Committee, 2005-

2008.

Member, Search Committee for Dean of Commonwealth College, 2005-2006.

Faculty Advisor to the Graduate School on Special Initiatives (Mentoring and Ethics

Education), 2004-2006.

Member, Search Committee for Associate Provost and Director of International

Programs, 2004-2005.

Member, Faculty Convocation Committee, 2004-2005.

Member, Search Committee for Vice Chancellor for Research, 2003-2004.

Member, School of Public Health and Health Sciences Executive Council, 2002-present.

Member, Cognitive Science Certificate Program Committee, 2000-present.

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School/University Committees and Administrative Contributions (cont.)

Member, Distance Learning Advisory Committee, School of Public Health and Health

Sciences, 2000-2001.

Chair, Teaching and Learning Committee, School of Public Health and Health Sciences,

1999-2002.

Chair, Academic Standards Committee, Graduate Council, 1999-2000.

Member, Office for Public Practice and Outreach Advisory Committee, School of Public

Health and Health Sciences, 1999-2003.

Member, Graduate Council, Faculty Senate Committee, 1998-present.

Faculty Senator, University of Massachusetts Faculty Senate Assembly, 1995-2004.

Member, Curriculum Committee, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, 1994-

2001.

Member, Faculty Senate Council on Academic Priorities, 1996-1999.

Member, School Curriculum Committee, 1994-2001.

Member, Faculty Senate Committee on University Development and Relations, 1992-

1996.

Member, Council for Education in Public Health Accreditation Self Study Committee,

School of Public Health and Health Sciences, 1992-1993.

Mentor, Teaching Mentorship Program, School of Public Health and Health Sciences,

1989-1999.

Member, Faculty Senate Committee on Admissions and Records, 1989-1992.

Member, Teacher Education Coordinating Council, 1988-1989.

Member, Provost’s Task Force on Graduate Education and Research, 1987-1988.

Member, Learning Disabilities Admissions Committee, 1986-1988.

Member, Learning Disabilities Assessment Team, 1985-2006.

Member, School Personnel Committee, 1984-1985, 1998-1999.

Secretary, School of Health Sciences Faculty Assembly, 1984-1985.

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School/University Committees and Administrative Contributions (cont.)

Audiologic Consultant, Communications Skills Center, 1984-1985.

Audiologic Consultant/Supervisor, University Health Services and Employees Assistance

Program, 1979-2001.

Journal Reviewer/Editorial Consultant Positions

American Journal of Audiology: A Journal of Clinical Practice

Annals of Neurology

Brain and Language

Brain Research

Ear and Hearing

Epilepsy and Behavior

Human Communication Canada

International Journal of Audiology

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology

Journal of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Research

Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Neurology

Other Professional Activities:

Chair, Nominating Committee, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and

Speech-Language Pathology, 2012.

Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Grant Review Panel, Clinical

Research Competition, 2009.

Member, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language

Pathology, 2008-2011.

Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Grant Review Panel, Students

Preparing for Academic and Research Careers (SPARC) Grant Review Panel, 2008.

Member, Task Force on Auditory Processing Disorders, American Academy of

Audiology, 2005-2010.

Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention Committee,

2002, 2005, 2006, 2008.

Member, Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis of Auditory Processing

Disorders in School-Aged Children, Dallas, Texas, 2000.

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Other Professional Service Activities (cont.):

Site Visitor, Council of Academic Accreditation, American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, 2000-2007.

Member, Council for Academic Accreditation Nominating Committee, American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1999.

Member, Board of Ethics, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1998.

Member, Council on Professional Ethics, American Speech-Language-Hearing


Chair, American Academy of Audiology Honors Committee, 1995-1997.

Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Accreditation, Professional Services Board, 1994.

Member, American Academy of Audiology Honors Committee, 1992-1995.

Member, Professional Services Board, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

1991-1993.

Site Visitor, Professional Services Board, American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, 1990, 1994-1995.

Member, Honors Committee, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

1989-1991, 1992-1993.

Member, American Auditory Society Annual Convention Committee, 1987-1988.

Member, American Academy of Audiology Program Committee, 1989-1990.

Site Visitor, Educational Standards Board, American Speech-Language-Hearing


Member, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention

Committee, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990.

Site Visitor, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1985.

President, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1983-1984, President-

Elect, 1982-1983, Past President, 1984-1985.

Member, Nominations Committee for Licensure Board for Speech-Language

Pathologists and Audiologists, State of Massachusetts, 1983.

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Other Professional Service Activities (cont.):

Chairperson, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing-Association Annual Convention

Committee, 1983.

Member, Council of State Association Presidents, 1982-1985.

Alternate for Legislature Councilor from Massachusetts to American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, 1981-1983, 1986-1988.

Member, SHARE Committee, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association,

1981-1985.

Secretary, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1981-1982.

Contributing Editor, The VOICE, a publication of the Massachusetts Speech-Language-

Hearing Association, 1981-1985.

Member, Audiological Affairs Committee, Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing


Member, PSRO Committee, Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1977-1979.

Member, Membership Committee, Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1977-

1979.

Consultantships:

Audiological Consultant, Senior Citizen’s Program, Bangs Center, Amherst,


Audiological Consultant, Early Childhood Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1980.

Audiological Consultant, Amherst/Pelham Public Schools, 1979-1995.

Audiological Consultant, Turners Falls/Montague Public Schools, 1979-1980, 1986-

1990.

Audiological Consultant, Preschool Enrichment Team, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 1979-

1980.

Editorial Consultant, Film entitled “Total Communication: An Alternative Approach,”

Jan Swinford, Producer, Instructional Media Department, Indiana University, 1979-1980.

Consultant to the Indiana State Legislature on the Question of PL 94-142, 1978.

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Consultantships (cont.):

Professional Consultant, Greater Indianapolis Parents for Oral Education of Deaf

Children Association, 1977-1979.

Language and Hearing Consultant, Midwest Regional Headstart Programs, 1977-1979.

Certifications and Awards:

Participant, HERS-Bryn Mawr Institute for Women in Higher Education, 2009.

Recipient, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certificate of Recognition

for Special Contributions to Higher Education, 2004.

Nominee, University’s Distinguished Teaching Award, 2004.

Recipient, Clinical Educator’s Award, American Academy of Audiology, 2002.

Recipient, Pew National Scholar Fellowship, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement

of Teaching, 2000-2001.

Recipient, Teaching and Learning in the Diverse Classroom Fellowship, University of


Recipient, TEACHnolgy Fellowship, University of Massachusetts, 1998-1999.

Recipient, School of Public Health and Health Sciences’ Excellence in Teaching Award,

1997.

Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1992.

American Speech-Language-Hearing-Foundation’s Clinical Achievement Award

Nominee, 1991.

Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Honors of the Association

Award, 1989.

Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Distinguished Service Award,

1985.

Nominated for Beltone Distinguished Teacher in Audiology Award, 1983, 1984, 1986.

Who’s Who in American Women, 1981-1982, 1983-1984.

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech and Language Pathology, 1979.

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Certifications and Awards (cont.):

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology, 1978.

Memberships:

American Academy of Audiology

American Auditory Society

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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