Research Interests

Developmental speech and language impairments, qualitative research, service delivery models, listening to the perspectives of people with communication impairments, evidence-based practice

 

 

Book Chapters

Lyons, R. (2011) 'Using narrative inquiry to explore identity of children with speech, language and communication needs' In: Listening to children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. Albury: J & R Press. [Details]

 

Peer Reviewed Journals

Logue-Kennedy, M., Dewitt, P., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Lyons, R., O' Shaughnessy, C. (2008) 'Collaboration in addressing current and future service provision for auditory processing disorder (APD) for children in Ireland'. Physical Therapy Reviews, 13 (3). [Details]

McGrath, M., McMenamin, R., Shiel, A., Lyons, R. (2008) 'Innovative pedagogical strategy in undergraduate healthcare curricula at the National University of Ireland, Galway: Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy'. Physical Therapy Reviews, 13 (3):197-225. [Details]

Lyons, R,Byrne, M,Corry, T,Lalor, L,Ruane, H,Shanahan, R,McGinty, C (2008) 'An examination of how speech and language therapists assess and diagnose children with specific language impairment in Ireland'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, 10 :425-437. [DOI] [Details]

Lyons, R., Logue-Kennedy, M., O'Shaughnessy, C., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Dewitt, P. (2009) 'Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorder (APD) in Ireland'. Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Conference Proceedings, . [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., O'Shaughnessy, C., Lyons, R., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Dewitt, P. (2009) 'Service provision for children with central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) in Ireland'. IALP Conference Proceedings, . [Details]

Lyons, R,O'Malley, MP,O'Connor, P,Monaghan, U (2010) ''It's just so lovely to hear him talking': Exploring the early-intervention expectations and experiences of parents'. Child Language Teaching & Therapy, 26 :61-76. [DOI] [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M,Lyons, R,Carroll, C,Byrne, M,Dignan, E,O'Hagan, L (2011) 'Services for Children With Central Auditory Processing Disorder in the Republic of Ireland: Current and Future Service Provision'. American Journal Of Audiology, 20 :9-18. [DOI] [Details]

Heslin, C., Lyons, R. (1991) 'Moebius syndrome; a case study'. Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 1 :103-112. [Details]

Lyons, R., Rodden, M. (1994) 'A group approach to the management of dysphonia'. Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 4 (1):36-44. [Details]

Lyons, R. (2004) 'Children with speech and language difficulties: a collaborative approach to training resource teachers'. REACH - Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland, 18 (1):16-27. [Details]

Lyons, R., Kinneen, L. (2007) 'A case for contracting in speech and language therapy'. Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 16 :94-101. [Details]

Lyons, R., Byrne, M., Corry, T., Lalor, L., McGinty, C., Shanahan, R. (2008) 'Assessment and diagnosis of children with specific language impairment (SLI) in Ireland'. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10 (6):1-13. [Details]

Lyons, R., O'Malley, M.P., O'Connor, P., Monaghan, U. (2009) 'It's just so lovely to hear him talking: exploring the early intervention experiences of parents'. Child Language Teaching Therapy, . [Details]

Lyons, R. et al. (2010) 'It's just so lovely to hear him talking: Exploring the early-intervention expectations and experiences of parents'. Child Language Teaching & Therapy, 26 :61-76. [Details]

Other Journals

Lyons, R., O'Connor, P. (1994) 'The speech zone project' IASLT Update . [Details]

Lyons, R. (1996) 'Outcome measurement in voice therapy' IASLT Update . [Details]

Lyons, R., Kinneen, L. (2007) 'Sharing the learning' Bulletin, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (660) . [Details]

Lyons, R. (2010) 'Audit of assessment practice: reflections on the implications for future practice' Speech & Language Therapy in Practice :24-28. [Details]

Conference Publications

Logue-Kennedy, M., O'Shaughnessy, C., Lyons, R., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Dewitt, P. (2009) Service provision for children with central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) in Ireland IALP Conference Proceedings Cairo, Egypt, [Details]

Lyons, R., Logue-Kennedy, M., O'Shaughnessy, C., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Dewitt, P. (2009) Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorder (APD) in Ireland Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Conference Proceedings London, [Details]

Brennan, S., Lyons, R. & Carroll, C. (2012) A qualitative exploration into the value of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in understanding parental perspectives regarding the everyday lives of children with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Ireland Special Interest Group Study Day [Details]

Dempsey, T., Lyons, R. & Carroll, C. (2012) A retrospective review of paediatric referrals: Outcomes of screening for cases designated as 'No Further Action' in a community care, speech and language therapy clinic Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Conference: Driving Transformation through Evidence Based Practice [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., Dewitt, P., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Lyons, R., O' Shaughnessy, C. (2008) Collaboration in addressing current and future service provision for auditory processing disorder (APD) for children in Ireland Physical Therapy Reviews [Details]

Lyons, R., O'Malley, M.P., O'Connor, P., Monaghan, U. (2008) I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention Physical Therapy Reviews [Details]

Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Dinneen, S., Finn, Y. (2009) The community as a learning environment: engaging with people with communication disability through a pilot interdisciplinary service learning experience Campus Engage Conference [Details]

Published Reports

Logue-Kennedy, M., Carroll, C., Lyons, R., O'Hagan., L. (2012) Evaluation of different modes of interdisciplinary CPD learning. National University of Ireland and Health Service Executive, Galway, Ireland. [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., Lyons, R., Carroll, C., Byrne, M., DeWitt, P., O’Hagan, L., & Dignan, E (2009) Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorder in Ireland. Cahill Printers, Dublin. [Details]

Lyons, R., Eaton, P. & Stuart, M. (2009) Report on a study to identity suitable outcome measures for a randomised controlled trial early intervention reading programme. Galway, NUI Galway. [Details]

                     

Conference Paper

Lyons, R., O'Malley, M.P., O'Connor, P., Monaghan, U. (2008) I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention. 4th Rehabilitation Therapy and Research Socity Annual Conference. RCSI Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Dinneen, S., Finn, Y. (2009) The community as a learning environment: engaging with people with communication disability through a pilot interdisciplinary service learning experience. NUI Galway Campus Engage International Conference. Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Carroll, C., Antonijevic-Elliott, S., O'Malley, M.P., Loftus, L. (2009) Building research capacity in Speech and Language Therapy: sharing the learning. Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Biennial Conference. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R. (1995) Working on word finding skills. Specific Language Disorder Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R. (1997) A case study. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R. (2000) The development of speech and language therapy services in an Irish speaking area. Multicultural Perspectives in Speech & Language Therapy Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., Byrne, M., Corry, T., Lalor, L., McGinty, C., Murphy, B., Shanahan, R. (2007) Assessment and diagnosis of children with SLI in Ireland. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference Spotlight on Speech and Language Therapy. Kilkenny: Conference Paper [Details]

Kinneen, L., Lyons, R. (2007) The importance of contracting in SLT services. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference Spotlight on Speech and Langauge Therapy. Kilkenny: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., Parker, A. (2008) Increasing placement capacity in a time of transformational change. Irish Network of Medical Educators Inaugural Scientific Meeting. Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., O'Malley, M.P., O'Connor, P., Monaghan, U. (2008) I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention. Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society 4th Annual Conference. Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland: Conference Paper [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., Lyons, R., O'Shaughnessy, C., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Dewit, P. (2009) Service provision for children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) in Ireland: current and future service provision. International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, Symposium on Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Cairo, Egypt. Cairo, Egypt: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Carroll, C., Antonijevic-Elliott, S., O'Malley, M.P., Loftus, L. (2009) Building research capacity in speech and language therapy: sharing the learning. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., Logue-Kennedy, M., O'Shaugnessy, C., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Dewit, P., Byrne, M., Kinneen, L. (2009) Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorders in Ireland. Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist Scientific Conference - Partners in Progress: Spreading the Word. London: Conference Paper [Details]

Lyons, R., Parker, A., Loftus, L., Henn, A. (2009) Building placement capacity: increasing the quantity and quality of clinical placements. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]

Stack, A., Lyons, R. (2010) Confidence of students working with people who stutter. European Symposium on Fluency Disorders. Antwerp, Belgium: Conference Paper [Details]

Conference Poster

Lyons, R., Byrne, M., Corry, T., Lalor, L., McGinty, C., Mullery, A.M., Murphy, B., Ruane, H. & Shanahan, R. (2006) An examination of speech and language therapists’ assessment and diagnosis of children with specific language impairment (SLI) in Ireland. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Conference. Belfast, Ireland: Conference Poster [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., Lyons, R., O'Shaughnessy, C., Dewitt, P., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L. (2008) Auditory Processing Disorder for Children. British Academy of Audiology Annual Conference. Liverpool, UK: Conference Poster [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., Lyons, R., O'Shaughnessy, C., Dewitt, P., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L. (2008) Current and future service provision for Auditory Processing Disorder for children in Ireland. Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society 4th Annual Conference. RCSI, Dublin: Conference Poster [Details]

O'Shaugnessy, C., Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., O'Malley, M.P., Antonijevic-Elliott, S., & Logue-Kennedy, M. (2008) Re-designing a curriculum to achieve integration and reflect the values of student and client centredness: The NUI Galway Speech and Language Therapy Team's experience. National Academy for Integration of Research and Teaching and Learning (NAIRTL) 2nd Annual Conference, Waterford IT. Conference Poster [Details]

Lyons, R., Kinneen, L. (2006) The experience of setting up a new degree programme: sharing the learning. Realising the Vision: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Belfast: Conference Poster [Details]

Lyons, R., Byrne, M., Corry, T., Lalor, L., McGinty, C., Mulry, A.M., Murphy, B., Ruane, H., Shanahan, R. (2006) An examination of speech and language therapists' assessment and diagnosis of children with specific language impairment in Ireland. Realising the Vision: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Belfast: Conference Poster [Details]

Lyons, R., Kinneen, L. (2007) The experience of setting up a new degree programme: sharing the learning. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference Spotlight on Speech and Langauge Therapy. Kilkenny: Conference Poster [Details]

Lyons, R., Byrne, M., Corry, T., Lalor, L., McGinty, C., Murphy, B., Shanahan, R. (2007) An exploration of assessment practices in children with SLI in Ireland. Afasic 4th International Symposium, Understanding developmental disorders: from theory to practice. University of Warwick: Conference Poster [Details]

O'Shaughnessy, C., Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., O'Malley, M.P., Antonijevic-Elliott, S., Logue Kennedy, M., Loftus L. (2008) Re-designing a curriculum to achieve integration and reflect the values of student and client centeredness: the NUI Galway Speech & Language Therapy team's experience. NAIRTL 2nd Annual Conference. Waterford Institute of Technology: Conference Poster [Details]

Logue-Kennedy, M., Dewitt, P., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Lyons, R., O' Shaughnessy, C. (2008) Collaboration in addressing current and future service provision for auditory processing disorder (APD) for children in Ireland. Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society 4th Annual Conference. Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland: Conference Poster [Details]

Murphy, C., Lyons, R., Drinnan, M. (2009) The voice and its care: a comparison of student teachers and other university students. Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist Scientific Conference - Partners in Progress: Spreading the Word, London. London: Conference Poster [Details]