Greg Snyder, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
310 George Hall
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-1202  /  GSnyder@OleMiss.edu
http://GregorySnyder.com


Educational History 

2000 – 2004

Doctorate of Philosophy

East Carolina University

Communication Sciences & Disorders

1997 – 2000

Master of Science

East Carolina University

Communication Sciences & Disorders

1992 – 1995

Bachelor of Arts

Wheaton College

Psychology

Employment History  

2005 – Present

The University of Mississippi 

Assistant Professor

2003 – 2005

Gallaudet University

Assistant Professor


Recent Scholarly Activity 


PUBLISHED REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Blanchet, P., Snyder, G. (2009).  Speech Rate Deficits in Individuals with Parkinson's disease:  A review of the literature. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 17(1), 1-7.

Snyder, G., Hough, M.S., Blanchet, P., Ivy, L., Waddell, D.  (2009). The Effects of Self-Generated Synchronous and Asynchronous Visual Speech Feedback on Overt Stuttering Frequency.  Journal of Communication Disorders, 42, 235-244.

Snyder, G., Blanchet, P., Waddell, D., Ivy, L.  (2009). Effects of Digital Vibrotactile Speech Feedback on Overt Stuttering Frequency.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 108, 271-280.

Reitzes, P., Snyder, G.J. (co-authors).  (2009).  The Infusion of Interactive Digital Media With Self-Help and Stuttering Treatment.  Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 19, 28-38.

Reitzes, P., Snyder, G.J.  (co-authors).  (2006). Response to Intensive Stuttering Modification Therapy.  Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 49, 1420-1422.

Snyder, G. J.  (2001). Exploratory Research in the Measurement and Modification of Attitudes Toward Stuttering.  Journal of Fluency Disorders, 26, 149-160.

Kalinowski, J., Stuart, A., Rastatter, M., Snyder, G., & Dayalu, V. (2000).  Inducement of fluent speech in persons who stutter via visual choral speech.  Neuroscience Letters, 281, 198-200.


ARTICLES IN REVIEW AT REFEREED JOURNALS

Blanchet, P., Snyder, G. (2009b). An Evidence-Based Evaluation of Speech Rate Treatments for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Manuscript under review at Perceptual and Motor Skills.

Snyder, G., Hough, M.S., Blanchet, P., Waddell, D.  (2009).  The Role of Sensory Modality in Fluency Enhancing Speech Feedback.  Manuscript under review at the Journal of Fluency Disorders.

Vaughan, L., Bledsoe, J, Blevins, S., Gowan, S, Gregory, M., & Snyder, G.  (2009).  A Survey of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Use in Dysphagia Treatment.  Manuscript under review at Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders.


PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS, ARTICLES, BOOK CHAPTERS & PAMPHLETS

Reitzes, P., Snyder, G. (co-authors).  (2008). Stuttering: Myths, Beliefs and Straight Talk.  Memphis, TN: Stuttering Foundation of America, 2008.

Snyder, G., Reitzes, P., & Jackson, E. (2008, Oct. 14). Digital audio and self-help for people who stutter. The ASHA Leader, 13(14), 19.

Editor & Contributing Researcher.  "Altered Speech Feedback."  50 Great Activities for Children Who Stutter:  Pro-Ed Publishers. (Reitzes, 2006)

Snyder, G., Strauss-Hough, M. (2006) The effects of a single silent initating speech gesture on stuttering frequency.  5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control. In B. Maassen, W. Hulstijn, R. D. Kent & P. H. H. M. Van Lieshout (Eds.), Speech Motor Control in Normal and Disordered Speech. Proceedings 5th International Speech Motor Conference. Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Uitgeverij Vantilt.

Strauss-Hough, M., Snyder, G. (2006) The effects of a single self-generated syllabic prime on stuttering frequency.  5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control. In B. Maassen, W. Hulstijn, R. D. Kent & P. H. H. M. Van Lieshout (Eds.), Speech Motor Control in Normal and Disordered Speech. Proceedings 5th International Speech Motor Conference. Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Uitgeverij Vantilt.

Snyder, G.  (2003). Ethics and the Use of Prosthetic Stuttering Management. ASHA Leader, July 22, 2003. 

Snyder, G.  (2001).  Therapies Are Flawed, But Forgiveness Isn't.  In Kenneth O. St. Louis (Ed.), Living with Stuttering (pp. 42-45).  Morgantown, WV: Populore Publishing Company.

Kalinowski, J., Stuart, A., Rastatter, M.P, Dayalu, V. & Snyder, G. (2001).  Fluency Enhancement in Persons Who Stutter Via Visual Choral Speech. ASHA Leader.

Snyder, G., Strauss-Hough, M. (2001) Theoretical Implications of an Initiatory Speech Gesture within a Neurological Stuttering Model. In B. Maassen, W. Hulstijn, R. D. Kent & P. H. H. M. Van Lieshout (Eds.), Speech Motor Control in Normal and Disordered Speech. Proceedings 4th International Speech Motor Conference. Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Uitgeverij Vantilt.

Snyder, G, Kalinowski, J., & Dayalu, V. (2000). Discussion Needed on Stuttering Treatment. ASHA Leader, 5 (4), p 18, July 18, 2000.

Kalinowski, J., Stuart, A., Rastatter, M. P., Rami, M. K., Snyder, G., Dayalu, V., & Thorne, L. (2000). Gestural feedback, sensory-motor integration, hemispheric relationships, and stuttering. ASHA Leader, 5 (16), 171.


PUBLISHED REFEREED INTERNET ARTICLES

Reitzes, P., Snyder, G., Jackson, E., Klein, J.  (2008).  Stuttering is a Gift. Invited Manuscript.  International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference.
[http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad11/papers/gift11/snyder11.html].

Snyder, G., Reitzes, P.  (2007).  Extending the Self-Help Movement into the Digital Domain.  Invited Manuscript.  International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference.
[http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad10/papers/snyder10.html].

Snyder, G.  (2006).The Existence of Stuttering in Sign Language and other Forms of Expressive Communication.  Invited Manuscript, International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference.
[http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad9/papers/snyder9.html].

Snyder, G.  (2002).  The Use of Altered Speech Feedback in Stuttering Management. Invited Manuscript, International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference.
[http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad5/papers/snyder.html].


GRANTS RECEIVED

Snyder, G.  Developing the Neurophysiological Stuttering Model.  Completed in January, 2007. Granting Agency:  The University of Mississippi Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Total Funding Awarded: $7,848.00

Day, E., Stratton, G., Waddell, D., Snyder, G. Utilizing the Vicon Bodybuilder Suite to Develop 3D Movement.  Completed in January, 2009. Granting Agency: The University of Mississippi Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Total Funding Awarded: $10,000.

Snyder, G. Documenting the Stuttering Phenomenon in Sign Language. Completed in January, 2009.  Granting Agency: The University of Mississippi Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Total Funding Awarded: $8,000.


HONORS, AWARDS & MEDIA ATTENTION

Snyder, G.  (2008). iPod - Icon of the Digital Music Revolution. Exhibit featured at the Science Museum in London, UK.

Snyder, G.  (2008)  University of Mississippi Speech & Hearing Center—Awarded Site Leader for a Phase II-b Clinical Trial: Pagoclone.  Pharmaceutical Stuttering Management.  (Incomprehensibly, The University of Mississippi declined the offer from Indevus Pharmaceutical.)

Snyder, G.  (2007). Chancellor's Annual Report:  Faces of Success

Snyder, G.  (2007). The Year In Medicine: iPods.  Time Magazine.  December 3, 2007, p. 76.

Snyder, G.  (2007). Most Influential Therapists: The development of an improvised speech feedback device.  Therapy Times.  December, 2007.

Snyder, G.  (2007).  iPods may aid stuttering treatment.  Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists.  October 19, 2007.

Snyder, G.  (2007).  iPods Can Help People Who Stutter.  Science Daily.  October 3, 2007.  [ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070928204447.htm ]

Snyder, G.  (2007).  Professor Uses iPods to Provide Help for People Who Stutter.  Newswise.  September 17, 2007.  [ http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/533763/]

Snyder, G.  (2007).  Received a substantial private donation, designated to support my stuttering research and continued professional education.


ARTICLES IN PREPARATION FOR SUBMISSION TO REFEREED JOURNALS

Snyder, G., Blanchet, P., Hirt, H.  (2009).  Distinctive Feature Analysis of Fluency Enhancement Induced by Self-Generated Tactile Feedback.  Data analysis in progress.

Snyder, G., Blanchet, P.  (2009).  Therapeutic Efficacy of an Inexpensive Prosthetic Stuttering Management Device.  Manuscript in preparation.

Snyder, G.  (2009).  Induced Fluency in People who Stutter via a Single Initiating Gestural Prime.  Manuscript in preparation.

Snyder, G.  (2009).  Induced Fluency in People who Stutter via Single Self- and Externally-Generated Oral Primes.  Manuscript in preparation.


CURRENT RESEARCH & CONCEPTS IN DEVELOPMENT

Snyder, G.  The Existence of Stuttering and Cluttering in Sign Language.  Data collection in progress.

Snyder, G.  Accounting for Fluency Enhancement via a Second Speech Signal: The Syllabic Gestural Prime.

Snyder, G.  Mu:  Reconciling the limitations in Science, Evidence Based Practice, and the Reality of the Stuttering Phenomenon.  Manuscript in Preparation.

Snyder, G.  Audio and Video Classroom Podcasting: (1) Offering a free education for all people, regardless of age, gender, race, creed, religion, finances, or other limitations; (2) Creating new revenue streams for faculty and the university by the sale of continuing education units to professionals (via audio and video podcasts).

Snyder, G.  The real-time application of mind-mapping in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.

Snyder, G.  The real-time use of social media (i.e., Twitter) in the undergraduate and graduate classroom.

Snyder, G., Waddell, D., Goggins, P.  The development of a prosthetic device for the management of stuttering and other freezing/fluency movement disorders.


RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Snyder, G., Hirt, Heather.  (2009). Distinctive Features of Enhanced Fluency Induced by Tactile Speech Feedback.  Paper submitted to the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association's National Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Gray, A., Grant, JG., Herring, V., Walhood, C., Snyder, G.  (2008).  An Assessment of stress and anxiety in Speech Language Pathology Graduate Students.  Paper presented at the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association's National Convention, Chicago, IL.

Snyder, G.  (November, 2007).  The Existence of the Stuttering Phenomenon in Expressive Communication.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Boston, MA.

Allen, C., Bailey, J., Drinkard, N., Griffin, K., Snyder, G.  (November, 2007).  The Validity and Reliability of Stuttering Frequency Assessment in Telemedicine.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Boston, MA.

Snyder, G., Klien J.  (July, 2007).  Parents:  Learning to Stutter.  National Stuttering Association's National Conference.  Atlanta, GA.

Snyder, G., Klien, J.  (July, 2007).  Teens: Bringing Stuttering Out in the Open.  National Stuttering Association's National Conference.  Atlanta, GA. 

Snyder, G.  (March, 2007).  Pharmaceutical Stuttering Management: Past, Present & Future.  Paper presented at the Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Jackson, MS.

Snyder, G.  (March, 2007).  Stuttering in Sign Language.  Paper presented at the Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Jackson, MS.

Snyder, G. (2006).  Therapeutic Efficacy of an inexpensive prosthetic stuttering management device. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Miami, FL.

Snyder, G.  (2006).  The Effects of Digital Tactile Feedback on Overt Stuttering Frequency.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Miami, FL.

Hatfield, A., Goodman, M., Locastro, K., Logan, M., Snyder, G.  (2006).  Stuttering Resources for the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Miami, FL.

Snyder, G.  (July, 2006).  Growing up stuttering: What I learned in my 20's that I wish I knew in my teens.  National Stuttering Association's National Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Snyder, G.  (July, 2006).  The Scientific Basis for Prosthetic Stuttering Management Devices (And how to build one for less than $50).  National Stuttering Association's National Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Snyder, G., Klein, J.  (July, 2006).  Understanding the Stuttering Experience: An Introduction for Parents, Spouses, and Significant Others of People who Stutter.  National Stuttering Association's National Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Snyder, G., Hough, M.  (June, 2006).  The effects of a single silent initiating speech gesture on stuttering frequency.  5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Hough, M., Snyder, G.  (June, 2006).  The effects of a single self-generated syllabic prime on stuttering frequency.  5th International Conference on Speech Motor Control, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Snyder, G.  (March, 2006).  Current Clinical Research in Motor Speech, Fluency, Literacy & Hearing Sciences.  Paper presented at the Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Jackson, MS.

Snyder, G.  (March, 2006).  The Neurophysiologic Basis of Stuttering Treatment.  Paper presented at the Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Jackson, MS.

Snyder, G.  (November, 2005).  Stuttering Behaviors in Speech, Simultaneous Communication and Sign.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, San Diego, CA

Snyder, G.  (November, 2005).  Describing and Operationally Defining Stuttered Sign Language: A Hypothesis.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, San Diego, CA

Snyder, G.  (February, 2005).  Therapeutic Considerations for the Pediatric Stuttering Population.  District of Columbia Speech and Hearing Association.  Washington, DC.

Snyder, G.  (November, 2004).  Exploratory Research of Cognitive Initiation in the Enhanced Fluency Phenomenon.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Philadelphia, P.A.

Snyder, G.  (November, 2004).  Contributions of Speech Feedback and the Speech Gesture in Stuttering.  Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's National Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

Snyder, G.  (February, 2004).  Developments in the Neurophysiological Stuttering Model: Implications for the Present and Future of Stuttering Theory and Management.  Paper presented at the District of Columbia Speech and Hearing Association.  Washington, DC.

Snyder, G.  (June, 2003).  Confronting Relapse:  The Science, The Treatment, and The Emotions.  Paper presented at the National Stuttering Association's Annual Convention, Nashville, TN.

Snyder, G.  (June, 2003).  Accepting and Understanding the Dynamic Nature of Stuttering.  Paper presented at the National Stuttering Association's Annual Convention, Nashville, TN.

Snyder, G., Strauss-Hough, M.  (April, 2003).  An Analysis of Adaptation and Relapse in Stuttering Management.  Paper presented at the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association's Annual Convention, Research Triangle Park, NC.

Snyder, G., Strauss-Hough, M. (November, 2002)  A Neurotheoretical Explanation of Evoked Fluency and Stuttering Relapse.  Paper presented at the American Speech, Hearing, and Language Association's Annual National Conference, Atlanta, Ga.

Snyder, G., Strauss-Hough, M.  (April, 2002).  Reconciling the Motor and Linguistic Components within Stuttering Theory.  Paper presented at the North Carolina Speech, Hearing, and Language Association's Annual Convention, Winston Salem, NC.


SERVICE RELATED CLINICAL AND SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association's National Convention Program Committee. Boston, 2007.

Co-Creator & Co-editor.  The Journal of Stuttering Therapy, Advocacy and Research.  A free online refereed and peer-reviewed journal:  [ http://www.JournalofStuttering.org ].

Conceptual Creator & (former) Host.  StutterTalk (2006-2008).  An online audio publication representing the extension of the self-help movement into the digital domain.  [ http://www.StutterTalk.com ].


TEACHING

CSD 405 (3 hr).  Voice & Fluency Disorders  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi.  
(Spring: 2006: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2007
: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2008: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2009: Quantitative & Qualitative)

CSD 452 (3 hr).  Speech Science.  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi. 
(Fall, 2008
: Quantitative & Qualitative)

CSD 513 (3 hr).  Speech Science.  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi. 
(Fall: 2007
: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2008: Quantitative & Qualitative)

CSD 521 (3 hr).  Disorders of Fluency.  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi. 
(Spring: 2006
: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2007: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2008: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2009: Quantitative & Qualitative)

CSD 613 (3 hr).  Research Design & Analysis.  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi. 
(Fall: 2005
: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2006: Quantitative & Qualitative; 2007: Quantitative & Qualitative)

HSLS 750.01 (3 hr).  Voice Disorders. Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University. (Spring: 2004, 2005)

HSLS 751.01 (2 hr).  Stuttering. Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University. (Spring: 2004, 2005)

HSLS 760.01 (3 hr).  Organic and Swallowing Disorders.  Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University.  (Fall: 2003, 2004)

CSDI 2100 (3 hr).  Introduction to Communication Disorders.  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, East Carolina University.  (Fall, 2000; Spring 2001)

CSDI 4000 (5 hr).  Introduction to Speech Disorders.  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, East Carolina University.   (Fall, 2001; Fall, 2002)


FACULTY ACTIVITY REPORTS

Faculty Activity Report, 2009.  Faculty Evaluation Report, 2009.

Faculty Activity Report, 2008.  Faculty Evaluation Report, 2008.

Faculty Activity Report, 2007.  Faculty Evaluation Report, 2007.

Faculty Activity Report, 2006.  Faculty Evaluation Report, 2006.

Faculty Activity Report, 2005. (Ole Miss).  Faculty Evaluation Report, 2005.  (Gallaudet)


DIRECTED THESES AND RESEARCH PROJECTS

Aerodynamic Analysis of Inadequate Breath Support. (2005). Thesis completed by Colleen Mallony, Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University.

Military & Civilian Speech-Language Pathologists' Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practice. (2009). Thesis completed by Lauren Furr, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi.


SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT, SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY

Interim Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi (Fall, 2007—Spring, 2009).

Curriculum & Policy Committee, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi.  (2005 - 2007)

Guest Lectures on Stuttering and other Fluency Disorders, CSD 201, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi.  (Fall & Spring Semesters: 2005-...)

Oral Comprehensive Examinations, Spring (2006-...).  Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, The University of Mississippi.

Written Comprehensive Examinations, Spring (2006-...).  Department of Communicative Disorders, The University of Mississippi.

Clinical Consultation upon request.  Department of Communicative Disorders, The University of Mississippi.  (Time spent in consultation ranges from 0 to 15 hours weekly.)

Admissions Committee, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi.  (2006-...)

Oral Comprehensive Examinations, Spring (2004, 2005).  Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University.

Written Comprehensive Examinations, Spring (2004, 2005).  Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University.

Admissions Committee, Spring (2004, 2005).  Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University.