Mary Ann Toner, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor of Communication Disorders
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
106 Speech and Hearing Clinic
Phone: (479) 575-4919
FAX: (479) 575-4507
matoner@uark.edu
Degrees:
- Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, 1985
- M.S., University of Wyoming, 1978
- B.S., University of Wyoming, 1976
Teaching Areas:
- Neurological bases of speech, language and hearing
- Speech science
- Voice disorders
- Feeding and swallowing disorders
- Motor speech disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
Research Interests:
- Voice
- Aging
- Literacy
- Swallowing
Professional Biography:
Dr. Toner's academic experience includes employment at the University of Wyoming from 1986-1990 and employment at the University of Arkansas from 1990-present. Her clinical experience and qualifications include the CCC-SLP and service provision in acute and extended care hospital settings, nursing homes, out-patient clinics, and home health care settings.
Academic Interests and Accomplishments:
Her current research interests include (1) the effects of aging and cognitive status on vocal characteristics and responses of caregivers, and (2) school-age literacy. Her honors and awards include College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award, Louis M. Dicarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement, Department of Rehabilitation Research, and Education Research award.
Publications/Presentations:
- Toner, M.A., & Helmer, D. (2004, November 1). Create-a book project: Enhancing language, literacy and motivation. SpeechPathology.com. http://www.speechpathology.com/articles/pf-arc-disp.asp?id=239
- Toner, M.A., & Helmer, D. (2003). Group reading instruction for children with language impairments. Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, 13, 9,19.
- Toner, M.A. (2003). Circumlaryngeal massage and laryngeal repositioning for treatment of hyperfunctional voice disorders. Sound Expressions, 3, 6-7.
- Toner, M.A., & Shadden, B.B. (2002). Counseling Challenges: Working with Older Clients and Caregivers. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 29, 68-78