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Barbara Nail-Chiwetalu
Ph.D. (1991, Purdue University, Augmentative & Alternative Communication/Special Education)
M.L.S. (1999, University of Maryland, Library and Information Services)
Adjunct, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
Distance Services Coordinator
Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center
The University of New Mexico
Email: BNail-Chiwetalu@salud.umn.edu
Phone: 505-272-0757
Fax: 505-272-5350
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Research/Clinical Interests
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Language Development and Disorders
Information Literacy / Evidence-Based Practice
Courses Taught in the Past Five Years
HESP 498B/627: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Research/Clinical Activities
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. & Ratner, NB. (2004). Assessing the information literacy abilities and needs of practicing speech-language pathologists. (A study funded by a grant from the Library Faculty Research Fund, University of Maryland Libraries, College Park, MD, 2004)
Testing of technology for the Virtual Augmentative Communication Device (June, 2004). (A project to deliver AAC technologies over the Internet. Funded by the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and awarded to Enkidu Research, Inc.)
Beta testing of the NeuroDome (September, 2003). (An information service for neuroscientists, neurologists, researchers, and students in the field of neuroscience and neurology.)
Beta testing of the ComDisDome (May, 2003). (An information service for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and students in the field of communication sciences and disorders.)
International Collaborations :
Donker-Gimbrere, M., Lloyd, L.L., Nail, B.J., Quist, R.W., van Balkom, H., van Blom, K., & van t'Hoofd,W. (1989 - 1991). A collaborative project of the Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Limberg, Hoensbroek, THE NETHERLANDS; Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; and Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana. This project consisted of five communication questionnaires which were distributed internationally.
Visiting Consultant in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, The Spastics Society of India, Bangalore, INDIA, December 9, 1989
Selected Publications/Presentations
Schlosser, R.W., Wendt, O., Bhavnani, S., & Nail-Chiwetalu, B. (2006).
Use of information-seeking strategies for developing systematic reviews
and engaging in evidence-based practice: the application of traditional
and comprehensive Pearl Growing. A review. International Journal of
Language and Communication Disorders, 41, 567-582.
Nail-Chiwetalu, B.J. (2006, October). The role of information literacy in evidence-based practice in communication disorders. Perspectives. (An invited article for a special issue on evidence-based practice in the Divisions 10 and 11 newsletter of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association).
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. & Bernstein Ratner, N. (2006). Information literacy for speech-language pathologists: A key to evidence-based practice. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 37, 1-11.
Nail-Chiwetalu, B.J. (2005). Integrating information literacy into your curriculum. Proceedings of the Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference.(Soon to be posted at http://www.capcsd.org/proceedings/2005/toc2005.html)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. (2004). Learning disabilities sourcebook [Book review]. Medical Reference
Services Quarterly, 23(3), 97-98.
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. & Ratner, N. B. (2003). Fostering information literacy competency. Proceedings of the Council on Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference. Retrieved May 27, 2004, from http://www.capcsd.org/proceedings/2003/toc2003.html
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. (2002, October). Communication Disorders. MLA News, 350, 8-9.
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. J. (2000, March 1). Guidelines for accessing alternate format educational materials. Library of Congress, National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Retrieved May 27, 2004, from http://www.loc.gov/nls/other/guidelines.html
Nail-Chiwetalu, B.J. (1992). The influence of symbol and learner factors on the learnability of Blissymbols by students with mental retardation. (Doctoral dissertation, Purdue University, 1991). Dissertation Abstracts International,53-04A, 1125.
Nail, B. J. (1990). Professional training in augmentative and alternative communication: Development within the United States. Proceedings of the First ISAAC Regional Conference in India, 64-69.
Karlan, G. R., Nof, S. Y., Widmer, N. S. , McEwen, I. R. & Nail, B. J. (1988). Preliminary clinical evaluations of a prototype Interactive Robotic Device (IRD-1). Proceedings of the International Association of the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology, 454-455.
Presentations:
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. (2006). Making Evidence-Based Practice a Reality. (Invited presentation at the Special Interest 4 Division Leadership Conference, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Cambridge, MA)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. (2005). Integrating Information Literacy into Your Curriculum. (Invited short course at the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference, Phoenix, AZ)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. & Ratner, N. B. (2003). Information Literacy: A Guide for Professors and Students. (Presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Chicago, IL)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. & Ratner, N. B. (2003). Fostering Information Literacy Competency. (Presentation at the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference, Albuquerque, NM)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. (2003). Augmenting Instruction with Technology: A Sampler. (Presentation at Teaching with Technology Conference, University of Maryland , College Park, MD)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. J. (1996). Augmentative and Alternative Communication and its Relation to Behavior for Persons with Autism. (Inservice training for staff of The Community School of Maryland, Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Rockville, MD)
Nail-Chiwetalu, B. J. (1993). Integration of Persons with Disabilities into the Community: Breaking Through Attitudinal Barriers in Developing Countries. (Presentation at the Third Biennial Conference of The International Association of Special Education, Vienna, AUSTRIA )
Nail, B. J. & Francis, W. C. (1990). Comparative Iconicity of Pictographic Symbols with Two Adults Groups. (Presentation and Chair for session on Graphic Symbols at the Fourth Biennial International Conference of the Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Stockholm, SWEDEN)
Nail, B. J. (1990). The Representation of Emotion in Three Pictographic Symbol Sets as Determined by Mentally Retarded and Nonretarded Adults. (Presentation at the 114th Annual Meeting of the American Association on Mental Retardation, Atlanta, GA )
Nail, B. J. (1990). Message Selection Techniques and Strategies. (Specialist Training Workshop for three Indiana school district Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist Teams, Indianapolis, IN)
Nail, B. J. (1989). Iconicity of Emotion Referents Across Three Pictographic Symbol Sets with Cognitively Normal and Mentally Retarded Adults. (Presentation at a special research seminar at the 113th Annual Meeting of the American Association on Mental Retardation, Chicago, IL)
Nail, B. J. (1989). Computer Technology Applications in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (Presentation to the staff of Tamil Nadu Spastics Society, Madras, INDIA )
Nail, B. J. (1989). Professional Training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Development Within the United States. (Presentation at the "Sounds of Silence", the First Regional Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Calcutta, INDIA )
Nail, B. J. (1989). Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Developing Countries: Issues, Concerns and Directions. (Presentation at Partnerships in Education: The First International Conference of the International Association of Special Education, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA)
Fuller, D. R. & Nail, B. J. (1988). Minspeak Applications for the Touch Talker/Light Talker Communication Devices. (Workshop at Indiana University)
Lewis, D. & Nail, B. J. (1988). A Study of the Differences Between the Use of a Language Board and the Computer for Communication. (Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Technology and Media Conference, Baltimore, MD)
Nail, B. J. (1987). Adaptive Hardware. (Inservice at Ruth Eason School/Maryland Apple Preview Center)
Nail, B. J. (1987). Interface Devices, Adaptive Hardware and Software. (Presentation and demonstration for the Parent-Teachers Association and Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education)
Nail, B. J. (1987). Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Technological Devices. (Inservice at Ruth Eason School/Maryland Apple Preview Center)
Nail, B. J. (1987). Software for Special Education. (Inservice at Ruth Eason School/Maryland Apple Preview Center)
Nail, B. J. (1986). Computer Technology for the Handicapped: Authoring System Software, Adaptive Hardware, Communication Software. (Workshop at Ruth Eason School/Maryland Apple Preview Center)
Nail, B. J. (1986). Making Homemade Switches and Adapting Battery-Operated Toys. (Workshop at Ruth Eason School/Maryland Apple Preview Center)
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