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Education
 Diplomas: Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctorate, 2002.
 SLP.D., Nova Southeastern University, December 2002.
Major: Speech-Language Pathology
Dissertation Title: Efficacy of Prolonged Nasal Cul-De-Sac on High Pressure Speech Acts
(P.i.N.C.H.) on Hypernasality
 Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 1984.
Major: Speech Pathology
 MA, New York University, May 1983.
Major: Speech-Language Pathology
 BSc. Hon in Logopaedics, University of Cape Town, December 1978.
Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Anatomy, Physiology, Neurology, Pathology, Linguistics, Psychology
Dissertation Title: Wingate's theory of stuttering: In-depth literature review
Licensure and Certification
 State of Florida. (1991 - Present).
 Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). (1984
- Present).
Professional Positions
Professional
 Associate Professor / Program Professor, Doctoral Advisor & Clinical Supervisor, Nova
Southeastern University. (September 2004 - Present).
Teach graduate level classes to students in Master's program in Speech-Language Pathology at
NSU. Wrote the syllabus for "Voice Disorders" (SLP 6030, 3.0 credits, required course) and have
been lead faculty since 1999. Wrote syllabi for, and taught "Craniofacial Anomalies" (SLP 6037,
3.0 credits) and "Hearing and Speech Science" (SLP 5004/CSD 5004, 3.0 credits). Taught
"Research Methods" (SLP 6070, 3.0 credits) for 3 semesters. Taught "Trends and Issues" (EDD
9200, 6.0 credits) to Ed.D. students as invited instructor, for three semesters. Wrote syllabus for,
and taught, "Directed Research"(SLP 6080) for three 1-credit semesters and contributed
questions and answers to CAPSTONE for Voice Disorders, Craniofacial Anomalies and Hearing
and Speech Science. Delivery systems included face-to-face, videoconferencing, on-line and
hybrid. Have been managing the voice-resonance clinic at NSU since 1999 and supervising
graduate students in SLP program (wrote syllabi and taught Advanced Diagnostics in Voice, SLP
6006, 1.0 credit, Seminar in Voice, SLP 6035, 2.0 credits, and Advanced Diagnostics in Cleft
palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, SLP 6006, 1.0 credit) in evaluation and treatment of pediatric
through geriatric clients as a specialist in voice and resonance disorders and craniofacial
anomalies. Clients include individuals with cleft palate, medically complex laryngeal pathologies,
and professional voice users such as singers, actors and celebrity performers.
Was doctoral advisor to three doctoral students in the SLP.D. program, two of whom won "Best
Dissertation," (Darlene Graner and Kyriaki Kyriakou) and the latter of which was published in a
peer-reviewed academic journal.
 Program Instructor and Clinical Supervisor, Nova Southeastern University. (April 1998 - August
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2004).
Taught "Voice Disorders," a 3 credit required course to students in the Master's program in
Speech-Language Pathology. Provided clinical supervision to students in the Master's program in
Speech-Language Pathology in the evaluation and treatment of voice-resonance disorders, the
treatment of delayed language and phonology and apraxia, the treatment of adult aphasia
individually and in groups. Wrote syllabus for "Craniofacial Anomalies" (3 credits) and taught the
course for several semesters. Rewrote the syllabus for "Hearing and Speech Science" and taught
the course for several semesters (3 credits). Wrote syllabi for "Advanced Voice Diagnostics" and
"Advanced Diagnostics in Craniofacial Anomalies" and taught these courses for three semesters.
As key Speech-Pathologist with a specialty in Craniofacial Anomalies, participated on, and
developed the policy, procedures and protocols for the Craniofacial Center and Team at Joe Di
Maggio, Hollywood, Florida. Conducted research in the area of Craniofacial Anomalies, the
results of which were incorporated into the team's procedures.
 Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Site Supervisor, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital.
(February 1992 - April 1998).
Provided evaluation and treatment to adults in outpatient clinic with voice disorders and cognitive
and communication disorders and swallowing disorders associated with cerebrovascular
accidents (e.g., aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia and dysphagia) and traumatic brain injury.
 Speech-Language Pathologist, North Broward Medical Center, Florida. (August 1991 - October
1991).
Provided evaluation and treatment services to adult inpatients with aphasia and dysphagia
resulting from cerebrovascular accidents.
 Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Therapist, Spectrum for Living, Westwood, New Jersey.
(October 1988 - June 1991).
Provided evaluation and treatment to adults with communication and feeding disorders
associated with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Provided training in feeding techniques and
strategies to staff
 Speech-Language Pathologist and Consultant, Speech Pathology Private Practice and Consultant.
(January 1985 - December 1990).
Evaluated and treated pediatric patients with delayed speech and language and
neurodevelopmental feeding and swallowing disorders and trained speech pathologists. Clients
included: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Rusk Institute, NY; Total Learning Center, Scarsdale,
NY; Sobol Physical therapy, Rockland, NY; Herbert G. Birch Early Childhood center, Riverdale,
NY; Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES), Rockland County, NY
 Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Therapist, Rise East School, Pomona, New York. (January
1987 - June 1988).
Provided services (evaluation and treatment) to school-aged children with communication,
feeding and swallowing disorders associated with developmental disabilities. Provided training in
feeding techniques and strategies to staff.
 Speech-Language Pathologist and Feeding Therapist, Alcott Montessori Preschool, Westchester,
New York. (March 1985 - January 1986).
Provided evaluation and treatment to preschool children with delayed phonology and language,
apraxia and feeding. Provided training in feeding techniques and strategies to staff.
 Clinical Fellow, Speech Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Ferncliff Manor for Children with Dev. Dis.
Yonkers, NY. (March 1983 - February 1985).
Provided evaluation and treatment to children, 5 years to 18 years of age, with
neurodevelopmental swallowing, and communication disorders. Provided training in feeding
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techniques and strategies to staff.
 Graduate Student Clinical Placements, New York University. (1982 - 1983).
Graduate student in the SLP program. Clinical experiences: Beth Israel Medical Center,
Neuromuscular Department at the Orthopedic Institute, NYU clinic, International Center for the
Disabled.
 Coordinator of Speech Pathology, Laconia School District, New Hampshire. (December 1980 - June
1981).
Provided speech therapy services (evaluation and treatment) to five public schools in the school
district, K through high school. Disorders included stuttering, language delays and learning
disabilities.
 Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
(January 1979 - August 1980).
Speech-Language Therapist and Audiologist in outpatient clinic, school for hearing impaired
preschoolers (on hospital campus), and to adults with aphasia from cerebrovascular accidents in
rehabilitation center.
 Student Clinical Placements, University of Cape Town, South Africa. (1975 - 1978).
Bsc. Honors Degree in Logopaedics (Speech Pathology & Audiology), University of Cape Town,
South Africa. (January 1975 - December 1978).
Student in 4 year intensive honors program in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Speech Pathology and Audiology Clinical experiences: Groote Schuur Hospital, Conradie
Rehabilitation Hospital, UCT Hospital Clinic, St. Mary's Elementary School
Professional Memberships
 Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association. (1998 - Present).
 American Speech-Language Hearing Association. (1983 - Present).
 VP for Professional practices in Speech Pathology, Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association.
(May 2011 - May 2012).
 American Cleft and Craniofacial Association. (1999 - 2011).
 Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Association. (1999 - 2011).
 VP for Professional Practices in Speech Pathology, Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association.
(May 2009 - May 2011).
 VP of Professional Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, Florida Speech-Language Hearing
Association. (May 2007 - May 2009).
Development Activities Attended
 Self-Study Program, "CITI-Training (Fischler School)," NSU. (2015 - 2018).
 Continuing Education Program, "8th ACE Award for Continuing Education Award," ASHA. (2013 2016).
 Continuing Education Program, "Step into Research, 10 week course," CHCS-NSU, HPD-NSU,
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Davie Florida, Florida, USA. (September 2015 - December 2015).
 Conference Attendance. (2013 - 2015).
 Proposal for Interdisciplinary Vocology Program, "Vocology Proposal." (2012 - 2014).
 Self-Study Program, "CITI-Certification," NSU. (2008 - 2011).
 Self-Study Program, "CITI-Certification," NSU. (2005 - 2008).
Awards and Honors
 Clinical Supervisor Student Feedback/Award, Nova Southeastern University Speech Pathology
Program. (August 15, 2015).
 Clinical Supervisor Student Feedback/Award, Nova Southeastern University Speech Pathology
Program. (April 13, 2015).
 8th ACE Award for Continuing Education, American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
(May 2013).
 Elected to third two-year term as VP for Professional Practices, Florida Speech-Language Hearing
Association (FLASHA). (May 2011).
 Elected to second two-year term as VP for Professional Practices, Florida
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA). (May 2009).
 Faculty Member of the Year, Nova Southeastern University Speech Pathology Program. (2008).
 Elected to first two-year term as VP for Professional Practices, Florida Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (FLASHA). (May 2007).
 Faculty Member of the Year, Nova Southeastern University Speech Pathology Program. (2006).
 President's Award, Florida Speech-Language & Hearing Association. (May 28, 2005).
 Re-Appointed Editor for FJCD, Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA). (2004).
 Appointed Editor for FJCD, Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA). (2003).
 Circle of Excellence Award, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital. (1998).
 Master Clinician Award, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital. (1998).
TEACHING
Teaching Experience
Nova Southeastern University
 SLP 6030, Voice Disorders, 14 courses.
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Non-Credit Instruction
 Master's program in Speech-Language Pathology at NSU. Wrote the syllabus for "Voice Disorders"
(SLP 6030, 3.0 credits, required course) and have been lead faculty since 1999 and "Hearing and
Speech Science" (SLP 5004/CSD 5004, 3.0 credits). Taught "Research Methods" (SLP 6070, 3.0
credits) for 3 semesters. Taught "Trends and Issues" (EDD 9200, 6.0 credits) to Ed.D. students as
invited instructor, for three semesters. Wrote syllabus for, and taught, "Directed Research"(SLP
6080) for three 1-credit semesters and contributed questions and answers to CAPSTONE for Voice
Disorders, Craniofacial Anomalies and Hearing and Speech Science. Delivery systems included
face-to-face, videoconferencing, on-line and hybrid. Have been managing the voice-resonance clinic
at NSU since 1999 and supervising graduate students in SLP program (wrote syllabi and taught
Advanced Diagnostics in Voice, SLP 6006, 1.0 credit, Seminar in Voice, SLP 6035, 2.0 credits, and
Advanced Diagnostics in Cleft palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, SLP 6006, 1.0 credit) in
evaluation and treatment of pediatric through geriatric clients as a specialist in voice and resonance
disorders and craniofacial anomalies. Clients include individuals with cleft palate, medically complex
laryngeal pathologies, and professional voice users such as singers, actors and celebrity performers.
 Was doctoral advisor to three doctoral students in the SLP.D. program, two of whom won "Best
Dissertation," (Darlene Graner and Kyriaki Kyriakou) and the latter of which was published in a
peer-reviewed academic journal. Instructor and Program Professor, NSU -Program Instructor,
Program Professor, Associate Professor. (1999 - Present).
 Lecture on research processes that supported the development of Fisher's P.i.N.C.H. (Prolonged
Nasal Cul-De-Sac with High Pressure Speech Acts) therapy technique, i.e., literature review,
generating a theory, and developing an evidence-based technique with physiological rationales.
 Research design used for efficacy studies and yielded outcomes, were also discussed. Guest
Lecture, Research Rendezvous, NSU-SLP Program, 25 participants. (November 2013).
 The Teacher's Voice: Problems and Solutions. Common voice disorders among classroom teachers
were discussed. Information on prevention, follow-up and intervention was provided. Guest Lecture,
Nova Southeastern University: Teacher Community Lecture, 15 participants. (June 2012).
 Velopharyngeal Surrender and P.i.N.C.H. Therapy. Guest Lecture, Craniofacial Anomalies Course,
NSU-SLP, 18 participants. (January 2012).
 Craniofacial Anomalies and P.i.N.C.H. seminar and workshop (0.6 CEUs). Seminar, Craniofacial
Anomalies Seminar and Workshop, NSU, 22 participants. (January 2011).
 Invited to join a multidisciplinary panel and deliver a presentation on the role of the SLP in evaluation
and treatment of individuals with craniofacial anomalies and answer questions. Guest Lecture, Cleft
& Craniofacial Anomalies Camp, FAU, 30 participants. (June 2008).
 Invited to present a 90-minute lecture to NSU pediatric dentistry residents and faculty on
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction. Guest Lecture, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD, 10 participants. (May
2008).
 Invited to produce a workshop on: Nasopharyngoscopy: Diagnostic Procedures Interpretation and
hands-on Training (0.7 CEUs). Workshop, St. Joseph's Craniofacial SLP Team, Tampa, Florida, 5
participants. (March 2008).
 Invited by Rachelle Dorne, Ed.D., OTR/L. Discussed processes for literature review, theoreticodeductive reasoning, empirico-inductive reasoning, generating theories, developing techniques and
research design for efficacy studies as they related to P.i.N.C.H. therapy research. Seminar,
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Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program - NSU, 20 participants. (May 2006).
 Invited to conduct a lecture series to pediatric dentistry residents on craniofacial anomalies and the
role speech pathology in the evaluation, treatment and collaboration with other disciplines on the
craniofacial team. Guest Lecture, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD, 12 participants. (August 2005).
 Invited to conduct a workshop to high school and middle school singers and choral instructors on
vocal hygiene. Workshop, Nova Middle School Singers, 20 participants. (August 2005).
 Invited to join a multidisciplinary panel and deliver a presentation on the role of the SLP in evaluation
and treatment of individuals with craniofacial anomalies and answer questions. Guest Lecture, Cleft
Palate Camp-NSU, 30 participants. (June 2005).
 Invited to present an all-day workshop on velopharyngeal dysfunction, evaluation, management and
treatment to SLPs in Palm Beach County school district. Workshop, Palm Beach County School
District: SLP Dept, 50 participants. (June 2005).
 Invited to present a 90-minute lecture to pediatric dentistry residents on cleft palate and VPI:
Embryology, evaluation and treatment. Guest Lecture, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD, 10
participants. (April 2005).
 Invited to present a 90-minute lecture on: Normal feeding, swallowing, speech and language
development, embryology, anatomy, physiology and development. Guest Lecture, Pediatric
Dentistry, NSU-HPD, 10 participants. (February 2005).
 Invited to conduct a 2.5 hour workshop on hyperfunctional voice disorders and vocal hygiene.
Workshop, Broward County School District's Choral Directors' Workshop, 18 participants. (August
2004).
 Invited to conduct a 3 hour workshop on hyperfunctional voice disorders and vocal hygiene.
Workshop, Broward County School District Choral Directors' Workshop, 20 participants. (August
2002).
 Laryngeal Pathologies, Cleft Palate and Resonance Disorders. Guest Lecture, NSSLHA, 20
participants. (January 17, 2001).
 To answer academic questions by SLP students nationwide, on Voice-resonance disorders. Guest
Lecture, SpeechTherapist.net/SpeechPathologist.org. (November 3, 2000).
 One-hour in-service on Vocal Hygiene to teachers. Guest Lecture, Charter School, 15 participants.
(August 1999).
 Invited to present "Rehabilitation for Adult Neurogenic Disorders in a Hospital Setting," a workshop
to OT's, PTs and SLPs on transdisciplinary approaches to cognitive rehabilitation to clinicians. Guest
Lecture, Sundance Rehabilitation Hospital, Miami, 15 participants. (May 1999).
 Invited to present "Rehabilitation for Adult Neurogenic Disorders in a Hospital Setting," a workshop
to OT's, PTs and SLPs on transdisciplinary approaches to cognitive rehabilitation to clinicians.
Workshop, Sundance Rehabilitation, West Palm Beach, 15 participants. (May 1999).
 Lecture on "Coughs and Vocal Hoarseness" to community. Guest Lecture, West Boca Medical
Center Outreach Educational Center, 15 participants. (October 14, 1996).
 "Your Child and the Tree of Knowledge" A lecture on language stimulation for parents. Guest
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Lecture, Rockland County Community College, and Mother's Center, New York. (April 27, 1989).
 Presented lecture on "Feeding and Swallowing Disorders" to professional SLPs at Angela
Loavenbruck & Associates private practice in Rockland County. Guest Lecture, Angela Loavenbruck
and Associates, Private Practice, Rockland County, 12 participants. (March 3, 1987).
 Presented lecture on "Feeding and Swallowing Disorders" to professional SLPs and OTs for Board
of Cooperative Educational Services. Guest Lecture, Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES),
Rockland County, NY, 15 participants. (1985).
 Presented lecture on "Feeding and Swallowing Disorders" to graduate students in SLP program at
New York University, New York. Guest Lecture, New York University, SLP Graduate Program, 15
participants. (April 9, 1985).
Directed Student Learning
 Dissertation Committee Chair. (2011).
Advised: Kyriaki Kyriakou
 Dissertation Committee Chair. (2010).
Advised: Darlene Graner
 Directed Individual/Independent Study. (2008 - 2010).
Advised: Tanna Patterson
 Dissertation Committee Chair. (2009).
Advised: Vanessa Raynor
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Speech-Language Pathology
 A. Manage the Voice-Resonance Clinic at Nova Southeastern University since 1999.
 Diagnostic programs included: a) Broward County School District (1999-2003): Conducting fiberoptic
endoscopic evaluation procedures with an otolaryngologist, and administering acoustic (Visi-Pitch
and Nasometry), perceptual and case history evaluation procedures for up to 8 clients, and providing
counseling to parents, training of accompanying school SLPs, and supervising and training NSU
SLP graduate students in Voice Diagnostics (Intermediate and Advanced levels). b) Craniofacial
Team (1999-2003): Weekly participation at the Joe Di Maggio Craniofacial Center as the team's first
SLP, developing and writing policies, procedures and protocols, conducting, presenting (state
(FCPA, FLASHA), national (ACPA, ASHA) and international (IALP) forums, and publishing research,
performing evaluations, participating on multidisciplinary medical team conferences and supervising
and training NSU SLP graduate students (Voice Diagnostics, Intermediate and Advanced levels) .
The team status was promoted from one of 18 cleft palate teams in Florida to the fourth "Craniofacial
Center," by the State of Florida, within two years. Performing nasopharyngoscopies and treatment
for the team and supervising and training NSU SLP students. c) Voice - Resonance Disorders clinic
(1999-present): Provide services to clients from referral sources in the general community. Conduct
fiberoptic endoscopic (flexible scope and oral rigid scope with and without stroboscopy) evaluation
procedures with an otolaryngologist, and administer acoustic (Visi-Pitch and Nasometry), perceptual
and case history evaluation procedures and counseling while supervising and training NSU SLP
graduate students in Voice-Resonance Diagnostics.
 Therapy programs (1999 - present): Developed treatment programs for hyperfunctional and
hypofunctional voice disorders adapted from Joseph Stemple and Katherine Verdolini which
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continue to yield positive outcomes and consequently an increase in the number of referrals, an
increase in the diversity of referral sources, an increase in diversity of pathologies, and an increase
in diversity of pediatric through geriatric populations from medically fragile to elite voice users,
professional singers and celebrity performers.
 B. Supervise NSU SLP graduate students in the treatment of pediatric through geriatric clients with
disorders other than voice-resonance disorders (1998 - present): cognitive disorders secondary to
traumatic brain injury, aphasia secondary to cerebrovascular accident, delayed language and
phonology and childhood apraxia. (April 1998 - Present)
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Published Intellectual Contributions
Journal Articles
 Fisher, H. R. (2004). Oral Pressure and Velopharyngeal Function: A Bi-Directional Relationship.
Florida Journal of Communication Disorders (FJCD).
 Fisher, H. R. (2004). Preliminary Studies on the Efficacy of Prolonged Nasal Cul-de-Sac with High
Pressure Speech Acts (PiNCH) on Hypernasality. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and
Practice, 2(1), 1-17. http://ijahsp.nova.edu
Other
 Fisher, H. R. (2015). Cross Country Education: PiNCH Therapy.
https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/product/ShowAudioDetails.do?seminarCode=4235:
Cross Country Education.
https://www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/product/ShowAudioDetails.do?seminarCode=4235
 Fisher, H. R. (in press). Voice-Resonance Evaluation and Treatment: Glottal Spectrum Analysis,
Spectrography, Nasometry, Endoscopy and Stroboscopy. Perspectives Magazine, Winter 2016
(College of Health Care and Sciences, Nova Southeastern University).
 Fisher, H. R., Contrucci, R., Braun, T., Gauvin, N., Kaploun, L., Slater, J. (2014). Voice-Resonance
Clinic at Nova Southeastern University. Brochure
 Fisher, H. R. (2013). Quizlets Flashcards: P.i.N.C.H. therapy.
https://quizlet.com/28921675/voice-test-1-flash-cards/.
https://quizlet.com/28921675/voice-test-1-flash-cards/.
 Fisher, H. R. (2009). Ask the Expert: Velopharyngeal Surrender. SpeechPathology.com.
www.SpeechPathology.com
 Fisher, H. R. (2009). P.i.N.C.H Therapy: An Experimental Technique to Reduce Velopharyngeal
Surrender and Hypernasality. SpeechPathology.com Magazine. www.SpeechPathology.com
 Fisher, H. R. (2009). P.i.N.C.H. (Prolonged Nasal Cul-De-Sac with High Pressure Speech Acts) by
Fisher (2000) in chapter by L.M. Grames ebtiteld "Speech Therapy for the Child with Cleft palate" in
Comprehensive Cleft Care (p.621). In J.E. Losee & R.E. Kirschner (Eds). Comprehensive Cleft
Care. McBraw Hill, New York:.
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 Fisher, H. R. (2009). P.i.N.C.H. Therapy: An Experimental Technique to Reduce Hypernasality by
Reducing Velopharyngeal Surrender. Parenting Special Needs Magazine.
parentingspecialneeds.org
 Fisher, H. R. (2009). P.i.N.C.H. Therapy: An Experimental Technique to Reduce Hypernasality by
Reducing Velopharyngeal Surrender. Parenting Special Needs Magazine.
http://parentingspecialneeds.org/article/p-i-n-c-h-therapy/
 Fisher, H. R. (2005). Editor: Florida Journal of Communication Disorders (FJCD) 2005 issue.
 Mandel, L., Fisher, H. R. (2005). Vocal Hygiene "Live, On-Stage" entertainment newpaper,Office
Depot Center.
Fisher, H. R. (2005). Cover Story: Invited interview with photographs: Review of research and SLP
career. News-Line for Speech Therapists Magazine.
http://www.news-line.com/featureone.lasso?-Search=Action&-token.profession=PS&-token.target=fe
atureone&-Table=webinfo&-MaxRecords=50&-SkipRecords=0&-Database=press*&-KeyValue=781
 Fisher, H. R. (2004). Editor: Florida Journal of Communication Disorders 2004 issue.
 Fisher, H. R. (2004). Useful Resource: Fisher, H. R. (January 2004). "Preliminary Studies on
Efficacy of Prolonged Nasal Cul-De-Sac with High Pressure Speech Acts (P.i.N.C.H.) on
Hypernasality". VOICEPRINT, Newsletter of the Australian Voice Association.
Periodicals
 Fisher, H. R. (2010). Compensatory Articulation: What Is It? Why Does It Occur? How Is It Treated?
What Are Speech Therapy Pitfalls? (vol. Spring). FLASHA FORUM.
 Fisher, H. R. (2009). P.i.N.C.H. Therapy: An Experimental Technique to Reduce Hypernasality by
Reducing Velopharyngeal Surrender (vol. Spring, pp. 6-7). FLASHA FORUM.
 Fisher, H. R. (2008). Pitfalls in Voice - Resonance Diagnostics: How to Avoid Some False Positives
and False Negatives (vol. Summer). FLASHA FORUM.
 Fisher, H. R. (2006). In SLCD at NSU (Ed.), Pitfalls in Voice - Resonance Diagnostics: How to Avoid
Some False Positives and False Negatives. Communication Connections Newsletter for SLCD.
Refereed Journal Articles
 Kyriakou, K., Fisher, H. R. (2013). Benefits of the Fiber Optic versus the Electret Microphone in
Voice Amplification. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 48((1)), 115-26.
[email protected]
Presentations Given
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 3rd Annual Conference: Speech Issues Cleft Palate &
Craniofacial Populations, "Evaluation and Treatment of Resonance and Velopharyngeal
Dysfunction," Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida. (October 25, 2014).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 3rd Annual Conference: Speech Issues Cleft Palate &
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Craniofacial Populations, "Review of Cases, Questions and Answers," Miami Children's Hospital,
Miami, Florida. (October 25, 2014).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 3rd Annual Conference: Speech Issues in Cleft Palate &
Craniofacial Populations, "Speech Therapy Issues," Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida.
(October 25, 2014).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 3rd Annual Conference: Speech Issues in Cleft Palate &
Craniofacial Populations Conference, "Cleft Palate and VPI," Miami Children's Hospital, Miami,
Florida. (October 25, 2014).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "P.i.N.C.H. Therapy: What it's not, what it is, theory and method," FLASHA. (May 2012).
 Fisher, H. R., Workshop, "P.i.N.C.H. Therapy Workshop 0.6 CEUs," Nova Southeastern University
(NSU), NSU. (2011).
 Kyriakou, K. (Author & Presenter), Fisher, H. R. (Author), Convention: American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), "Benefits of the Fiber optic versus the Electret
Microphone in Voice Amplification," ASHA, Philadelphia, PA. (November 2010).
 Kyriakou, K. (Author & Presenter), Fisher, H. R. (Author), World Congress: International Association
of Logopaedics (IALP)- 28th World Congress, "Benefits of the Fiber Optic versus Electret
Microphone in Voice Amplification," IALP 28th World Congress, Athens, Greece. (August 2010).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Cleft Lip and Palate: SLP's Role. The First 10 years (3-hours)," FLASHA, Orlando,
Florida. (May 2010).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), SpeechPathology.com, "Compensatory Articulation Associated
with VPD," SpeechPathology.com, On-line. (July 2009).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Cleft Palate and VPD (3 hours)," FLASHA, Marco Island, Florida. (May 2009).
 (Presenter), Fisher, H. R. (Author), Symposium: Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Association (FCPA),
"Velopharyngeal Surrender and Speech Therapy for Resonance and Articulation Disorders
Associated with VPD," FCPA, Florida. (January 2009).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language -Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "VPD, Hypernasality, and a Phenomenon called Velopharyngeal Surrender," FLASHA,
Florida. (May 2008).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD), Hypernasality and a Physiological Phenomenon,
"Velopharyngeal Surrender" (90 minutes)," FLASHA, Florida. (February 2008).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(FCPA), "P.i.N.C.H.: An Experimental Speech Therapy Technique to Reduce velopharyngeal
Surrender," FCPA, Florida. (January 2008).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Cleft Palate, VPI and Craniofacial Anomalies (2-hour seminar)," FLASHA, Florida. (May
2007).
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 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "A Voice Therapy Session for Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders (2-hour workshop),"
FLASHA, Florida. (May 2007).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Pre-Symposium: Florida Cleft Palate and Craniofacial
Association (FCPA), "Cleft Palate, VPI, and Craniofacial Anomalies (All day lectures for SLPs),"
FCPA, Florida. (January 2007).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(FCPA), "Risk Factors for Disorders in Feeding, Hearing, Speech, Resonance, and Voice in
Individuals with Cleft Lip and Palate," FCPA, Florida. (January 2007).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "P.i.N.C.H. Treatment for Hypernasality: Twelve Cases (one hour)," FLASHA, Florida.
(May 2006).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Seminar in VPI: Evaluation, Multidisciplinary Intervention and P.i.N.C.H. Therapy for
Hypernasality (one-hour)," FLASHA, Florida. (May 2006).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(ACPA), "P.i.N.C.H. Treatment for Hypernasality: 13 cases," ACPA, Vancouver, Canada. (April
2006).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Association (FCPA),
"P.i.N.C.H. Treatment for Hypernasality: 13 cases," FCPA, Deerfield Beach, Florida. (January 2006).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Association (FCPA),
"Workshop on P.i.N.C.H. Treatment for Hypernasality (one hour)," FCPA, Florida. (January 2006).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA), "Efficacy of P.i.N.C.H. with Deep Pharynx VPI: Case Study," ASHA, San Diego, California.
(November 2005).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA), "Twelve cases of VPI using P.i.N.C.H. to Reduce Hypernasality (one-hour)," ASHA, San
Diego, California. (November 2005).
 Contrucci, R. (Author & Presenter), Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Conference: American
Osteopathy Association (AOA), "VPI, Cleft palate and Craniofacial Anomalies," AOA / Kay
Elemetrics, Orlando, Florida. (October 2005).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), King, R. (Presenter), Convention: Florida
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA), "Efficacy of P.i.N.C.H. on Hypernasality
secondary to Deep Pharynx VP Dysfunction: Case Study (poster)," FLASHA, Florida. (May 2005).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Voice Therapy Techniques for Hyperfunction (two-hour workshop)," FLASHA, Florida.
(May 2005).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 26th World Congress of the International Association of
Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), "Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders: Pathophysiology and
Therapy," 26th World Congress- IALP, Brisbane, Australia. (August 31, 2004).
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 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 26th World Congress of the International Association of
Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), "Speech Pathology Grand Rounds: Cleft Palate and
Craniofacial Anomalies," 26th World Congress- IALP, Brisbane, Australia. (August 30, 2004).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), 26th World Congress of the International Association of
Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), "Treatment for VPI: What's In, What's Out, What's New, and
Why?" 26th World Congress of IALP, Brisbane, Australia. (August 30, 2004).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Conference: ASHA School Conference, "Treatment for VPI:
What's In, What's Out, What's New, and Why?," ASHA, Baltimore, Maryland. (July 2004).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Korkin, C. (Presenter), Convention: Florida
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA), "Spasmodic Dysphonia Treated with Medication:
A Case Study (poster)," FLASHA, Florida. (May 2004).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Williams, W. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft and
Craniofacial Association (FCPA), "Speech Pathology Grand Rounds," FCPA, Florida. (January
2004).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Association (FCPA),
"Treatment for VPI: What's In, What Out, What's New and Why?" FCPA, Florida. (January 2004).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA), "Treatment for VPI: What's In, What's Out, What's New, and Why?" ASHA, Chicago, IL.
(November 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Course in Craniofacial Anomalies, "Continuing Education Course
in Craniofacial Anomalies," Nova Southeastern University (NSU), NSU. (June 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Contrucci, R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA), "Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders & Therapy,"
FLASHA, Florida. (May 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Nasopharyngoscopic Findings of a Child with a Patent Cleft Palate Alveolus," FLASHA,
Florida. (May 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Ten SLP principles in Managing a Child with a Cleft Palate," FLASHA, Florida. (May
2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Treatment Efficacy of Prolonged Nasal Cul-De-Sac with High Pressure Speech Acts
(P.i.N.C.H.) on Hypernasality," FLASHA, Florida. (May 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(ACPA), "Ten SLP Principles in Managing a Child with a Cleft Palate," ACPA, Ashville, North
Carolina. (April 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(FCPA), "Nasopharyngoscopic Findings of a Child with a Patent Cleft Alveolus," FCPA, Orlando,
Florida. (January 2003).
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 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(FCPA), "Ten SLP Principles in Managing a Child with a Cleft Palate," FCPA, Orlando, Florida.
(January 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Symposium: Florida Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association
(FCPA), "Treatment Efficacy of Prolonged Nasal Cul-de-Sac with High Pressure Speech Acts
(P.i.N.C.H.) on Hypernasality," FCPA, Orlando, Florida. (January 2003).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA), "Treatment Efficacy of Prolonged Nasal Cul-de-Sac with High Pressure Speech Acts
(.P.i.N.C.H.) on Hypernasality," ASHA, Atlanta, Georgia. (November 2002).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Conference: Miami Association for Communication Sciences
(MACS), "Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders and Therapy: A Hands-on Workshop (4 hours)," MACS,
Miami. (June 2000).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author), Pratt, J. (Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (FLASHA), "A Pragmatics Model for Aphasia Group Therapy," FLASHA, Marco Island,
Florida. (May 2000).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Convention: Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(FLASHA), "Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders and Therapy: A Hands-on Workshop (3 hours),"
FLASHA, Marco Island, Florida. (May 2000).
 Fisher, H. R. (Author & Presenter), Seminar: Rehab After Hours - FLASHA Palm Beach County, "Is
Your Computer Aphasic? Damien Martin's Cognitive Processing Model," Pinecrest Rehabilitation
Hospital-FLASHA Palm Beach County Chapter, Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital, Delray Beach,
Florida. (July 1994).
Media Contributions
Internet
 ASHA Division 5 Discussion Listserv. (2015).
Debate with experts in academic and clinical topics
 ASHA SIG 5. (2012).
Debate among world-renowned experts on physiology and theory regarding P.i.N.C.H.
 Rate My Professor. (2012).
Helene Fisher, Nova Southeastern University's rating:
Overall quality: 4.5
Helpfulness: 5
Clarity: 4
Easiness: 1
Comments: "It's a lot of material to cover in one semester. She's tough but very knowledgeable.
Complete all study questions and study daily!! It's that type of class. Not an easy A. Three closed
book exams that are very tricky. Do ALL extra credit assignments. Overall, I'm enjoying the
class."
 ASHA Division 5 Discussion Listserv. (March 9, 2005).
Letter of congratulations to H. Fisher from Editor to all national members
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Magazine
 News-Line for Speech Therapists. (February 2005).
Cover Story; Four full-page "feature" story. Interviewed with photographs of Voice -Resonance
clinic practices in evaluation and treatment at Nova Southeastern University, current research in
Voice- Resonance Disorders and Craniofacial Anomalies and career history
Newspaper
 Live On Stage. (2005).
"The Voice Box" column in "Live On Stage" newspaper featuring celebrity performers performing
at Office Depot Center in Sunrise, Florida. Column written by Dr. Lee Mandel, ENT and Helene R.
Fisher, SLP program professor at Nova Southeastern University
Radio
 Toothtalk and Your Health. (January 13, 2000).
Importance of the Team in Craniofacial Care
Other
 President of the United States. (December 6, 1996).
Letter to First Lady, Hilary Clinton at the White House regarding recommending President Clinton
see H. R. Fisher, SLP, for Voice Therapy.
Former Patient
SERVICE
Department Service
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Member, Internal Review Committee, Master's program in SLP. (June
2014 - Present).
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Member, Admissions Committee. (2005 - Present).
Attend quarterly meetings; review monthly applications: score essays, letters of recommendation,
GPA, GRE (if any), and performance in prerequisite classes. Schedule, conduct and score
interviews and make recommendations for level of admission or denial.
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Chair, Research Committee. (2004 - Present).
Prepare committee meeting agenda, chair meetings, write and disseminate meeting minutes and
communiques for committee from 2004 to September 2015. Monitor trends and issues and collect
data within program related to scholarly activity, develop projects to foster scholarly activity
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Member, Strategic Planning. (2004 - Present).
Participate in strategic Planning retreats, develop objectives and strategies for "Research,"
monitor progress, report on meeting objectives or needing to modify or update objectives and
make recommendations, as needed
 Fisher, H. R., Course Director, Course Director. (1999 - Present).
Hélène R. Fisher, SLP, CCC
Wrote Syllabi and developed Master's level courses for:
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1) Voice Disorders, SLP 6030 (3.0 credits, required) 1999 to present
2) Craniofacial Anomalies, SLP 6037 (3.0 credits, elective) 2000-2006
3) Advanced Diagnostics in Voice Disorders, SLP 6006 (1.0 credit elective) 2002 -2003
4) Advanced Diagnostics in Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, SLP 6006 (1.0 credit
elective) 2002 -2003
5) Seminar in Voice Disorders, SLP 6035 (2 credits, elective) 2002 -2003
6) Directed Research in Craniofacial Anomalies, SLP 6080 (3 credits, elective) 2007 -2008
7) SLP.D. Advanced Seminars in Voice Disorders SLP 7220 (1.5 credits) 2011
8) Hearing and Speech Science, SLP 5004 (3.0 credits) 2004 - 2007
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Member, Curriculum Committee Ad Hoc. (2011).
 Fisher, H. R., Curriculum Retreat. (2011).
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Member, Internal Review Committee: Doctoral Program in SLP. (2006).
Internal reviewer for doctoral program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.)
College Service
 Fisher, H. R., Committee Member, Peer Review Committee. (2009).
Met three times to review faculty portfolios and confer.
 Fisher, H. R., Guest Speaker, Faculty Retreat Lecture. (January 2009).
Health Professions Division Service
 Fisher, H. R., Reviewer of College Journal, [email protected], Reviewer for IJAHSP Journal.
(January 2016 - Present).
 Fisher, H. R., Guest Speaker, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD. (May 2008).
Invited to present a 90-minute lecture to NSU pediatric dentistry residents and faculty on
Velopharynegal Dysfunction
 Fisher, H. R., Guest Speaker, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD. (August 2005).
Invited to present a 90-minute lecture on craniofacial anomalies and the role of speech-pathology
in the evaluation, treatment and collaboration with other disciplines on the craniofacial team
 Fisher, H. R., Guest Speaker, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD. (April 2005).
Invited to present a 90-minute lecture to pediatric dentistry residents on cleft palate and VPI:
Embryology, evaluation and treatment
 Fisher, H. R., Guest Speaker, Pediatric Dentistry, NSU-HPD. (April 2005).
Invited to present a 90-minute lecture on: Normal Feeding, swallowing, speech and language
development, embryology, anatomy, physiology and development
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University Service
 Fisher, H. R., Alternate Reviewer, President's Faculty Research & Development Grant. (2013 2014).
On "stand-by" as an alternate reviewer for the PFRDG award applications
Professional Service
 Fisher, H. R., Officer, Vice President, Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association (FLASHA),
Florida. (May 2007 - May 2012).
VP for Professional Practices in Speech Pathology. Attended meetings, provided information and
resources to SLPs in the community, collected data on trends and issues and reported back to
board
 Fisher, H. R., Editor, Journal Editor, Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association (FLASHA),
Florida. (2004 - 2005).
1. Editor for Florida Journal of Communication Disorders (FJCD) 2004 issue
2. Editor for Florida Journal of Communication Disorders (FJCD) 2005 issue
 Fisher, H. R., Task Force Member, Florida Cleft and Craniofacial Association, Tampa, Florida.
(2000).
Participated in drafting speech-language pathology guidelines for state approved craniofacial
centers
Consulting
 Academic, Speech-Language Pathologists, USA and internationally. (2004 - Present).
SLPs nationwide and from outside the USA send e-mails requesting information on therapy
techniques that Helene R. Fisher has developed to treat voice, resonance and compensatory
articulation disorders, e.g., P.i.N.C.H. therapy and the Voice-Stretch-Glide technique.
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