Ms. Rena Lyons BSc, MSc
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Biography:
| Background and Qualifications In February 2003, Rena Lyons was appointed by NUI Galway, as a Senior Lecturer, to establish a new BSc degree programme in speech and language therapy. Prior to this position, she worked as a speech and language therapy manager in Community Services in the HSE (formerly known as the Western Health Board) from 1998-2003, as a senior speech and language therapist from 1991-1998 and as a basic grade therapist from 1987-1991. She has a broad range of clinical experience with children and adults with developmental speech and language impairments and voice disorders. In addition to clinical experience, she has experience of management and planning of services for people with communication disability. Her research interests are in the areas of developmental speech and language impairments, listening to the perspectives of service users, evidence-based practice, and auditory processing disorders. She was co-editor of the Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies. She has reviewed papers for a range of journals including Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, Child Language Teaching and Therapy and Occupational Therapy International.Qualifications 2011 Masters level module on Narrative Inquiry, Karolinska University, Sweden 2008 Masters level module on Listening to Children: Research and Consultation, University of Edinburgh 2007 Registered for PhD (part-time), University of West England 2004-2006 Postgrad. Cert. in Teaching & Learning at Third Level, Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, NUIG 1994-1999 MSc by Research (part-time), University of Dublin, TCD 1983-1987 BSc (Hons) in Remedial Linguistics (First class honours) & gold medal awarded, University of Dublin, TCD Membership of Professional Associations
Teaching Responsibilities Rena is director of the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Speech and Language Therapy. Her teaching responsibilities include: Professional Studies, Developmental Speech and Language Impairments and Voice Disorders. Rena also coordinates the final year research projects. |
Research Interests
| Developmental speech and language impairments, qualitative research, service delivery models, listening to the perspectives of people with communication impairments, evidence-based practice Research projects completed Diagnosis of children with specific language impairment, funded by NUI Galway Services for children with central auditory processing disorders in Ireland, funded by HSE Evaluation of different modes of delivery for interprofessional CPD, funded by HSE Evaluation of an intervention for children at risk for literacy difficulties, in collaboration with the Child and Family Research Centre, funded by Barnardos Current research projects Implementing telemedicine in speech and language therapy, in collaboration with Discipline of General Practice, funded by ITTS Developing norms for auditory processing tests in Ireland, in collaboration with the Departments of Audiology and Speech and Language Therapy, Children's University Hospital Temple Street Hospital, Dublin and Prof Terri Bellis, University of Dakota. |
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
| Fives, A., Russell, D., Kearns, N., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., Canavan, J., Devaney, C., O’Brien, A. (2013) 'The association between academic self-beliefs and reading achievement for children experiencing delays in reading'. The Journal of Research in Reading, . [Details] |
| Fives, A., Russell, D., Kearns, N., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., Canavan, J., Devaney, C., O’Brien, A. (2013) '‘The role of random allocation in Randomized Controlled Trials: Distinguishing selection bias from baseline imbalance''. Journal of MultiDisciplinary Education, 9 (20):33-42. [Details] |
| Lyons, R., Fives, A., Kearns, N., Devaney, C., Canavan, J., Eaton, P. (2013) 'Exploring the utility of the Simple View of Reading in Irish children attending schools in areas designated as socially disadvantaged'. Journal Education And Training, 1 (1):204-220. [Details] |
| Logue-Kennedy, M., Lyons, R., Carroll, C., Dignan, E., O'Hagan, L., Byrne, M. (2011) 'Services for children with (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders in the Republic of Ireland: current and future service provision'. American Journal Of Audiology, . [Details] |
| Healy, J., Lyons, R., O'Malley, M.P., Antonijevic, S. (2010) 'Preparing health care workers for a bilingual and multicultural context: learning from an undergraduate speech and language therapy programme'. Translocations, 6 (1). [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,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., 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. (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., Rodden, M. (1994) 'A group approach to the management of dysphonia'. Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 4 (1):36-44. [Details] |
| Heslin, C., Lyons, R. (1991) 'Moebius syndrome; a case study'. Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 1 :103-112. [Details] |
Other Journals
| Lyons, R. (2013) 'Celebrating 10 years in NUI Galway' IASLT Update . [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (2013) 'It's what they say as well as how they say it: Wellbeing and children with primary speech/language impairment' Mind and matters: Mental Health SIG . [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (2010) 'Audit of assessment practice: reflections on the implications for future practice' Speech & Language Therapy in Practice :24-28. [Details] |
| Lyons, R., Kinneen, L. (2007) 'Sharing the learning' Bulletin, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (660) . [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (1996) 'Outcome measurement in voice therapy' IASLT Update . [Details] |
| Lyons, R., O'Connor, P. (1994) 'The speech zone project' IASLT Update . [Details] |
Conference Publications
| 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] |
| McGrath, M., McMenamin, R., Shiel, A., Lyons, R. (2008) nnovative pedagogical strategy in undergraduate healthcare curricula at the National University of Ireland, Galway: Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy Physical Therapy Reviews , pp.197-225 [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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
Conference Paper
| 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. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (2012) Identity construction and meaning-making in children with primary speech and/or language impairments, Narrative Matters 2012: Life and Narrative, Paris, May 2012. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (2011) What's it like to be a child with a primary speech/language impairment? Exploring children's perspectives. IASLT Biennial Conference, Dublin, November 2011. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Tobin, L. & Lyons, R. (2011) An investigation of speech and language therapy students' experiences of pseudo-stuttering, IASLT Conference. 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] |
| 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. 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, Cairo, Egypt. 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] |
| 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: Conference Paper [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: Conference Paper [Details] |
| Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Carroll, C., Antonijevic-Elliott, O'Malley, M.P. (2009) Building research capacity in speech and language therapy: sharing the learning, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapy Conference, Galway. 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., Parker, A. & Henn, A. (2009) Building placement capacity: increasing the quantity and quality of clinical placements, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapy Conference. 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. 4th Rehabilitation Therapy and Research Socity Annual Conference. RCSI Dublin: 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, Physical Therapy Reviews. 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., 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. Conference Paper [Details] |
| Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Dinneen, S., Finn, Y. (2008) The community as a learning environment: engaging with people with communication disability through a pilot interdisciplinary service learning experience. [Oral Presentation], NUI Galway Campus Engage International Conference, Dublin , 05-JUN-08 - 05-JUN-08. 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. (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. (1997) A case study. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (1995) Working on word finding skills. Specific Language Disorder Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details] |
Conference Poster
| Dempsey, T., Lyons, R. & Carroll, C. (2012) Analysis of cases designated as 'no further action' in a speech and language therapy clinic, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Conference: Driving Transformation through Evidence Based Practice. 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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 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 Institute of Technology: Conference Poster [Details] |
| Lyons, R., O'Shaughnessy, C., McMenamin, R., Logue-Kennedy, M., Loftus, L., Antonijevic-Elliott, S., O'Malley, M.P. (2008) Re-designing a curriculum to achieve integration and reflect the values of student and client centeredness: the experience of the NUI Galway Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team. NAIRTL Conference. Waterford: 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 and Language Therapy team's experience. 2nd Annual NAIRTL Conference. Waterford Institute of Technology: 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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] |
| 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., 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] |
| 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] |
Invited Seminars
| Lyons, R., Barrow, R. & Byrne, B. (2012) Stories of communication disability and identity across the lifespan: Tools and techniques for listening differently, IASLT AGM and Study Day, Dublin, April 2012. Invited Seminars [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (2012) Exploring identity in children with speech and/or language impairments, Listening to children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, Bristol, June 2012. Invited Seminars [Details] |
| Lyons, R. (2012) Using narrative inquiry to explore identity construction in children with primary speech and/or language impairments, Speech and Language Sciences Seminar Series, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University, UK, November. Invited Seminars [Details] |