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DR RENA LYONS

BSc, MSc, PhD

 
researcher
 

Biography

Background and QualificationsIn 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 disorders, listening to the perspectives of service users, evidence-based practice, and qualitative methodologies. She has published her research in peer-reviewed international journals. She has won three editor's prizes for her papers: two prizes for papers in the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (2017, 2023) and a prize for her paper in the Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research (2018). She is a peer reviewer for a number of international journals e.g., International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, Child Language Teaching and Therapy, Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research, Journal of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy International. 

Qualifications

2014      PhD, University of West England

2011      Narrative Inquiry, Karolinska University, Sweden (Masters level module)

2008      Listening to Children: Research and Consultation, University of Edinburgh (Masters level module) 
2006      Postgrad. Cert. in Teaching & Learning at Third Level, Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, NUI Galway1999      MSc by Research (part-time), University of Dublin,  TCD

1987      BSc (Hons) in Remedial Linguistics (First class Honours) & gold medal awarded, University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin 

Membership of Professional Associations
  • Member of the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT)
Teaching Responsibilities: Her undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities include: Professional Studies, Developmental Speech and Language Disorders, Voice Disorders, Evidence-Based Practice. Rena also supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.

Research Interests

Developmental speech and language impairments, qualitative research, service delivery models, listening to the perspectives of people with communication impairments, evidence-based practice, evaluating the outcomes of intervention, sociocultural perspectives in communication disorders

Research projects completed
Exploring identity and well-being in children with primary speech and language impairments (PhD thesis)
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
Evaluating a Communication Awareness Programme
Narratives in typically developing children
Multiple baseline studies on speech sound disorders
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. 
                   

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2022) Diving Deep into Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication Disorders Research.
Lyons, R. McAllister, L., Carroll, C., Hersh, D. & Skeat (Ed.). (2022) Diving Deep into Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication Disorders Research Diving Deep into Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. Guildford, UK: J&R Press. [Details]
(2019) Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for Students and Clinicians.
Lyons, R. & McAllister, L (Ed.). (2019) Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for Students and Clinicians Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for Students and Clinicians. Guilford: J & R PRess. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2024) 'Amplifying Parental Views about Language Choice When Raising Multilingual Children: Towards a Family-Centered Approach in Professional Contexts'
Bellon, P., Niea, S. & Lyons, R. (2024) 'Amplifying Parental Views about Language Choice When Raising Multilingual Children: Towards a Family-Centered Approach in Professional Contexts'. Languages, [DOI] [Details]
(2024) 'Rearing a child with a language disorder: parents experiences with speech and language therapy services in 10 countries'
Harding, s., Keli¿, M., Ulfsdottir,T., Baena,S., Feilberg, J.,Jensen de López, K., Klatte, I., Lyons, R., Mantel, T., Novogrodsky, R., Rodriguez-Ortiz, I. & Zajdó, K. (2024) 'Rearing a child with a language disorder: parents experiences with speech and language therapy services in 10 countries'. Journal Of Public Health, [Details]
(2023) 'The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on speech and language therapy services in Ireland: A mixed-methods survey at two time points during the pandemic'
Muller, N., Lyons, R., Devlin, A.M., Antonijevic-Elliot, S., & Fitzpatrick. V. (2023) 'The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on speech and language therapy services in Ireland: A mixed-methods survey at two time points during the pandemic'. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders, [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Feasibility of Using the Global Tales Protocol to Elicit Personal Narratives in 10-year-Old Children in Ireland'
Lyons, R., Antonijevic-Elliott, S., Barbotin, Molloy, M., O¿Malley-Keighran, M.P., Spelman, J., & Westerveld, M. (2023) 'Feasibility of Using the Global Tales Protocol to Elicit Personal Narratives in 10-year-Old Children in Ireland'. Folia Phoniatrica Et Logopaedica : Official Organ Of The International Association Of Logopedics And Phoniatrics (Ialp), [Details]
(2022) 'New perspectives, theory, method, and practice: Qualitative research and innovation in speech-language pathology'
Hersh D, Azul D, Carroll C, Lyons R, Mc Menamin R, Skeat J. (2022) 'New perspectives, theory, method, and practice: Qualitative research and innovation in speech-language pathology'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, 24 (5):449-459 [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Evidence Matters: Strategies for ensuring rigour in designing, doing, and publishing qualitative researc'
McAllister, L., & Lyons, R. (2022) 'Evidence Matters: Strategies for ensuring rigour in designing, doing, and publishing qualitative researc'. Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, :149-153 [Details]
(2022) 'Global TALES feasibility study: Personal narratives in 10-year-old children around the world'
Marleen F. Westerveld ,Rena Lyons ,Nickola Wolf Nelson ,Kai Mei Chen,Mary Claessen,Sara Ferman,Fernanda Dreux M. Fernandes,Gail T. Gillon,Khaloob Kawar,Jelena Kuva¿ Kraljevi¿,Kakia Petinou,Eleni Theodorou,Tatiana Tumanova, [ ... ],on behalf the Global TALES Consortium (2022) 'Global TALES feasibility study: Personal narratives in 10-year-old children around the world'. Plos One, [Details]
(2022) 'Understanding the perspectives of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs: How qualitative research can inform practice'
Rena, Lyons, Clare Carroll, Aoife Gallagher, Rosalind Merrick & Haley Tancredi (2022) 'Understanding the perspectives of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs: How qualitative research can inform practice'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Lead paper: New perspectives, theory, and practice: Qualitative research and innovation in Speech-Language Pathology'
Deborah Hersh, David Azul, Clare Carroll, Rena Lyons, Ruth McMenamin & Jemma Skeat (2022) 'Lead paper: New perspectives, theory, and practice: Qualitative research and innovation in Speech-Language Pathology'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, [Details]
(2021) 'Establishment of an Innovative Telehealth Speech and Language Therapy Placement as a Rapid Response to COVID-19: Sharing the Learning'
Lyons, R., Loftus, L., Rodden, M., Ward Lynch, S., Gaffney, S. & McAndrew, B. (2021) 'Establishment of an Innovative Telehealth Speech and Language Therapy Placement as a Rapid Response to COVID-19: Sharing the Learning'. International Journal of Practice-Based Learning in Health and Social Care, [Details]
(2021) 'A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Parental Experiences and Perceptions of Parent¿Child Interaction Therapy for Preschool Children With Communication Difficulties'
O'Toole, C., Lyons, R., & Houghton, C. (2021) 'A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis of Parental Experiences and Perceptions of Parent¿Child Interaction Therapy for Preschool Children With Communication Difficulties'. Journal Of Speech Language And Hearing Research, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) '“So, I told him to look for friends!” Barriers and protecting factors that may facilitate inclusion for children with Language Disorder in everyday social settings: Cross-cultural qualitative interviews with parents'
Jensen de López , K., Rodriguez-Ortiz, I. Novogrodsky, R., Baena, S., Lyons, R., Feilberg, J., Harding, S., Kelić, M., Klatte, I., Mantel,T., Tomazin, M., Ulfsdottir, T., Zajdó, K. and Rodriguez-Ortiz, I. (2021) '“So, I told him to look for friends!” Barriers and protecting factors that may facilitate inclusion for children with Language Disorder in everyday social settings: Cross-cultural qualitative interviews with parents'. Research In Developmental Disabilities, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Exploring Parental Perspectives of Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Across 10 Countries: A Pilot Qualitative Study'
Jensen de López , K., Lyons, R., Novogrodsky, R., Baena, S., Feilberg, J., Harding, S., Kelić, M., Klatte, I., Mantel,T., Tomazin, M., Ulfsdottir, T., Zajdó, K. and Rodriguez-Ortiz, I. (2021) 'Exploring Parental Perspectives of Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Across 10 Countries: A Pilot Qualitative Study'. Journal Of Speech Language And Hearing Research, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'Impact of language disorders on children's everyday lives from 4 to 13 years: Commentary on Le, Mensah, Eadie, McKean, Schiberras, Bavin, Reilly and Gold (2020)'
Lyons R; (2021) 'Impact of language disorders on children's everyday lives from 4 to 13 years: Commentary on Le, Mensah, Eadie, McKean, Schiberras, Bavin, Reilly and Gold (2020)'. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry, [DOI] [Details]
(2021) 'How aware is the public of the existence, characteristics and causes of language impairment in childhood and where have they heard about it? A European survey'
ElinThordardottir, SeyhunTopbaş & Working Group 3 of COST Action IS1406 (2021) 'How aware is the public of the existence, characteristics and causes of language impairment in childhood and where have they heard about it? A European survey'. Journal Of Communication Disorders, [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Cultural and Linguistic Practice with Children with Developmental Language Disorder: Findings from an International Practitioner Survey'
Stankova, M;Rodriguez-Ortiz, IR;Matic, A;Levickis, P;Lyons, R;Messarra, C;Hreich, EK;Vulchanova, M;Vulchanov, V;Czaplewska, E;Ringblom, N;Hansson, K;Hakansson, G;Jalali-Moghadam, N;Dionissieva, K;Senol, NEG;Law, J (2020) 'Cultural and Linguistic Practice with Children with Developmental Language Disorder: Findings from an International Practitioner Survey'. Folia Phoniatrica Et Logopaedica : Official Organ Of The International Association Of Logopedics And Phoniatrics (Ialp), [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Collaboration between parents and SLTs produces optimal outcomes for children attending speech and language therapy: Gathering the evidence'
Klatte IS;Lyons R;Davies K;Harding S;Marshall J;McKean C;Roulstone S; (2020) 'Collaboration between parents and SLTs produces optimal outcomes for children attending speech and language therapy: Gathering the evidence'. International Journal Of Language And Communication Disorders, [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Stage 1 Registered Report: The experiences and perceptions of parent-child interaction therapy for parents of young children with communication difficulties: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]'
O'Toole, C., Lyons R., O Doibhlin, D., O Farrell, F., & Houghton, C. (2019) 'Stage 1 Registered Report: The experiences and perceptions of parent-child interaction therapy for parents of young children with communication difficulties: A qualitative evidence synthesis protocol [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]'. HRB Open Research, [Details]
(2019) 'Working with the parents and families of children with developmental language disorders: An international perspective'
Law, J;Levickis, P;Rodriguez-Ortiz, IR;Matic, A;Lyons, R;Messarra, C;Hreich, EK;Stankova, M (2019) 'Working with the parents and families of children with developmental language disorders: An international perspective'. Journal Of Communication Disorders, 82 [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Language assessment of monolingual and multilingual children using non-word and sentence repetition tasks'
Antonijevic-Elliott, Stanislava; Lyons, Rena; O'Malley, Mary Pat; Meir, Natalia; Haman, Ewa; Banasik, Natalia; Carroll, Clare; McMenamin, Ruth; Rodden, Margaret; Fitzmaurice, Yvonne (2019) 'Language assessment of monolingual and multilingual children using non-word and sentence repetition tasks'. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, [Details]
(2018) 'Listening to the voice of children with developmental speech and language disorders using narrative inquiry: Methodological considerations'
Lyons, R,Roulstone, S (2018) 'Listening to the voice of children with developmental speech and language disorders using narrative inquiry: Methodological considerations'. Journal Of Communication Disorders, 72 :16-25 [DOI] [Details]
(2018) 'Well-being and resilience in children with speech and language disorders'
Lyons, R. & Roulstone, S. (2018) 'Well-being and resilience in children with speech and language disorders'. Journal Of Speech Language And Hearing Research, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Social participation for people with communication disability in coffee shops and restaurants is a human right'
Carroll, C., Guinan, N., Kinneen, L., Mulheir, D., Loughnane, H., Higgins, E., Boyle, E., Mullarney, M., Joyce, O., & Lyons, R. (2018) 'Social participation for people with communication disability in coffee shops and restaurants is a human right'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, online [Details]
(2018) 'Communication as a human right: Citizenship, politics, and the role of the speech-language pathologist'
Murphy, D., Lyons, R., Carroll, C., de Poar, G., & Caulfield, M. (2018) 'Communication as a human right: Citizenship, politics, and the role of the speech-language pathologist'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, online [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2017) 'Labels, identity and narratives in children with primary speech and language impairments'
Lyons R;Roulstone S; (2017) 'Labels, identity and narratives in children with primary speech and language impairments'. International Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'Exploring parental perspectives of participation in children with Down Syndrome'
Lyons, R., Brennan, S. and Carroll, C. (2016) 'Exploring parental perspectives of participation in children with Down Syndrome'. Child Language Teaching & Therapy, 32 :79-93 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Recruiting and Retaining Older Adult Volunteers: Implications for Practice'
Devaney, C; Kearns, N; Fives, A; Canavan, J; Lyons, R.; Eaton, P. (2015) 'Recruiting and Retaining Older Adult Volunteers: Implications for Practice'. Journal Of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, 27 (4):331-350 [Details]
(2015) 'Non-attendance and utilization of a speech and language therapy service: a retrospective pilot study of school-aged referrals'
Curran, A,Flynn, C,Antonijevic-Elliott, S,Lyons, R (2015) 'Non-attendance and utilization of a speech and language therapy service: a retrospective pilot study of school-aged referrals'. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders, 50 :665-675 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Recruiting and Retaining Older Adult Volunteers: Implications for Practice'
Devaney, C,Kearns, N,Fives, A,Canavan, J,Lyons, R,Eaton, P (2015) 'Recruiting and Retaining Older Adult Volunteers: Implications for Practice'. Journal Of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, 27 :331-350 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Sustaining a good model of practice education in challenging times'
Reed, J., Walsh, E., & Lyons, R. (2015) 'Sustaining a good model of practice education in challenging times'. Journal of Practice Teaching & Learning, [Details]
(2015) 'The ethics of randomized controlled trials in social settings: can social trials be scientifically promising and must there be equipoise?'
Fives, A,Russell, DW,Canavan, J,Lyons, R,Eaton, P,Devaney, C,Kearns, N,O'Brien, A (2015) 'The ethics of randomized controlled trials in social settings: can social trials be scientifically promising and must there be equipoise?'. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 38 :56-71 [DOI] [Details]
(2015) 'Outcomes of minimal pair intervention in a school-aged child with a consistent phonological disorder: A multiple baseline single case study'
Daly, C., Antonijevic-Elliot, S., Rodden, M., & Lyons, R. (2015) 'Outcomes of minimal pair intervention in a school-aged child with a consistent phonological disorder: A multiple baseline single case study'. Journal Of Clinical Speech And Language Studies, [Details]
(2015) 'Recruiting and retaining older adult volunteers: Implications for practice'
Devaney, C. Kearns, N., Fives, A., Canavan, J., Lyons, R., & Eaton, P (2015) 'Recruiting and retaining older adult volunteers: Implications for practice'. Journal Of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'The association between academic self-beliefs and reading achievement among children at risk of reading failure'
Fives, A,Russell, D,Kearns, N,Lyons, R,Eaton, P,Canavan, J,Devaney, C,O'Brien, A (2014) 'The association between academic self-beliefs and reading achievement among children at risk of reading failure'. Journal of Research in Reading, 37 :215-232 [DOI] [Details]
(2014) 'The association between academic self-beliefs and reading achievement among children at risk for reading failure'
Fives, A., Russell, D., Kearns, N., Lyons, R., eaton, P., Canavan, P., Devaney, C., & O'Brien, A. (2014) 'The association between academic self-beliefs and reading achievement among children at risk for reading failure'. Journal of Research in Reading, 37 :215-232 [Details]
(2015) 'The ethics of Randomized Controlled Trials in social settings: Can social trials be scientifically promising and must there be equipoise?'
Fives, A., Russell, D., Kearns, N., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., Canavan, J., Devaney, C. (2015) 'The ethics of Randomized Controlled Trials in social settings: Can social trials be scientifically promising and must there be equipoise?'. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 38 (1):56-71 [Details]
(2013) 'Exploring the utility of the Simple View of Reading in Irish children attending schools in areas designated as socially disadvantaged'
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]
(2013) '‘The role of random allocation in Randomized Controlled Trials: Distinguishing selection bias from baseline imbalance''
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]
(2013) 'A one-to-one programme for at-risk readers delivered by older adult volunteers'
Fives, A., Russell, D., Kearns, N., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., Canavan, J., Devaney, C., & O’Brien, A. (2013) 'A one-to-one programme for at-risk readers delivered by older adult volunteers'. Review of Education, 1 (3):2254-2280 [Details]
(2011) 'Services for children with (Central) Auditory Processing Disorders in the Republic of Ireland: current and future service provision'
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, 20 :9-18 [Details]
(2010) ''It's just so lovely to hear him talking: Exploring the early-intervention expectations and experiences of parents''
Lyons, R. & O'Malley, M.P. (2010) ''It's just so lovely to hear him talking: Exploring the early-intervention expectations and experiences of parents''. Child Language Teaching And Therapy, 26 (0):61-76 [DOI] [Details]
(2010) 'Preparing health care workers for a bilingual and multicultural context: learning from an undergraduate speech and language therapy programme'
Healy, J., Lyons, R., O Malley, M.P., & Antonijević, S. (2010) 'Preparing health care workers for a bilingual and multicultural context: learning from an undergraduate speech and language therapy programme'. Translocation: Migration And Social Change, 6 (1) [Details]
(2008) 'Assessment and diagnosis of children with specific language impairment (SLI) in Ireland'
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]
(2008) 'An examination of how speech and language therapists assess and diagnose children with specific language impairment in Ireland'
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]
(2007) 'A case for contracting in speech and language therapy'
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]
(2004) 'Children with speech and language difficulties: a collaborative approach to training resource teachers'
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]
(1994) 'A group approach to the management of dysphonia'
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]
(1991) 'Moebius syndrome; a case study'
Heslin, C., Lyons, R. (1991) 'Moebius syndrome; a case study'. Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, 1 :103-112 [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2022) 'Conclusions and future directions'
Lyons, R., Hersh, D., McAlliser, L., Carroll, C. & Skeat, J. (2022) 'Conclusions and future directions' In: Diving Deep into Qualitative Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. UK: J & R Press. [Details]
(2022) 'Analysis in longitudinal qualitative research'
Lyons, R., Paynter, C., & Ryan, B. (2022) 'Analysis in longitudinal qualitative research' In: Diving Deep into Qualitative Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. UK: J & R Press. [Details]
(2022) 'Cultural an linguistic considerations in qualitative analysis'
Lyons, R., Armstrong, E., Atherton, M., Brewer, K,., Lowell, A., Maypilama, L., Scharff Rethfeldt, W.,& Watermeyer, J. (2022) 'Cultural an linguistic considerations in qualitative analysis' In: Diving Deep into Qualitative Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. UK: J & R Press. [Details]
(2022) 'Narrative analysis'
Lyons, R., Attrill, S., CHewter, P., Hinckley, J. & Nakano (2022) 'Narrative analysis' In: Diving Deep into Qualitative Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. UK: J & R Press. [Details]
(2022) 'Capturing the Voice of Parents and Children: The Potential Impact for the Design and Implementation of Research and Services'
Roulstone, S., & Lyons, R. (2022) 'Capturing the Voice of Parents and Children: The Potential Impact for the Design and Implementation of Research and Services' In: Law, J. Reilly, S. & McKen, C. (Eds). Language Development Individual Differences in a Social Context. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. [Details]
(2020) 'Narratives and identity construction of children with developmental speech and language disorders'
Jensen De Lopez, K. & Lyons, R. (2020) 'Narratives and identity construction of children with developmental speech and language disorders' In: Identity Construction and Illness Narratives in Persons with Disabilities. London: Routledge. [DOI] [Details]
(2019) 'Ireland (Vignette)'
Frizelle, P., O Toole, C., Lyons, R., Tagney, A. & Murphy, C.A. (2019) 'Ireland (Vignette)' In: Managing Children with Developmental Language Disorder Theory and Practice Across Europe and Beyond. London: Routledge. [Details]
(2019) 'Introduction and overview of qualitative research'
Lyons, R., & McAllister, L. (2019) 'Introduction and overview of qualitative research' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2019) 'Conclusions and future directions'
Lyons, R. & McAllister, L. (2019) 'Conclusions and future directions' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2019) 'Ethics in qualitative research with people with communication disorders'
Muller, N., Lyons, R., & Marshall, J. (2019) 'Ethics in qualitative research with people with communication disorders' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2019) 'Ensuring rigour in qualitative research'
McAllister, L. & Lyons, R. (2019) 'Ensuring rigour in qualitative research' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2019) 'Methods in qualitative research in communication disorders'
Lyons, R. & McAllister, L. (2019) 'Methods in qualitative research in communication disorders' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2019) 'Narrative Inquiry and its Use in Communication Disorders Research'
Lyons, R., Glintborg, C. & McAllister, R. (2019) 'Narrative Inquiry and its Use in Communication Disorders Research' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2019) 'Introduction and overview of qualitative research'
McAllister, L. & Lyons, R. (2019) 'Introduction and overview of qualitative research' In: Qualitative Research in Communication Disorders: An Introduction for students and clinicians. Guilford: J & R Press. [Details]
(2018) 'Seen and heard: The voice of children with speech and developmental language disorders'
Lyons, R. (2018) 'Seen and heard: The voice of children with speech and developmental language disorders' In: Seen and Heard; Exploring participation, engagement and voice for children with disabilities. Oxford: Peter Lang Ltd. [Details]
(2011) 'Using narrative inquiry to explore identity of children with speech, language and communication needs'
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]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2022) Early Childhood Voices Conference
Carroll, C., O'Malley, M.P., Lyons, R. & Larkin, M. (2022) The perspectives of children with speech sound disorders about their talking Early Childhood Voices Conference [Details]
(2015) The impact of pseudostuttering experiences on SLT students' learning
Tobin, L,Lyons, R,Millard, SK,Rowley, DT,Fenton, K (2015) 10TH OXFORD DYSFLUENCY CONFERENCE, ODC 2014 The impact of pseudostuttering experiences on SLT students' learning , pp.330-330 [DOI] [Details]
(2008) I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention. 4th Rehabilitation Therapy and Research Socity Annual Conference
Lyons, R., O'Malley, M.P., O'Connor, P., Monaghan, U. (2008) Focus groups of parents experiences of early SLT intervention I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention. 4th Rehabilitation Therapy and Research Socity Annual Conference RCSI Dublin, , 25-JUN-08 - 26-JUN-08 [Details]
(2008) Physical Therapy Reviews
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]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2013) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Barnardos¿ Wizards of Words Reading Programme.
Fives, A., Kearns, N., Devaney, C., Canavan, J., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., O¿Brien, A., Russell, D.W. (2013) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Barnardos¿ Wizards of Words Reading Programme. University of Galway, Dublin. [Details]
(2013) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Barnardos’ Wizards of Words Reading Programme.
Fives, A., Kearns, N., Devaney, C., Canavan, J., Lyons, R., Eaton, P., O’Brien, A., Russell, D.W. (2013) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Barnardos’ Wizards of Words Reading Programme. Barnardos, Dublin. [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2011) Evaluation of different modes of interdisciplinary CPD learning.
Logue-Kennedy, M., Carroll, C., Lyons, R., O'Hagan., L. (2011) Evaluation of different modes of interdisciplinary CPD learning. National University of Ireland and Health Service Executive, Galway, Ireland. [Details]
(2009) Report on a study to identity suitable outcome measures for a randomised controlled trial early intervention reading programme.
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]
(2008) Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorder in Ireland.
Logue-Kennedy, M., Lyons, R., Carroll, C., Byrne, M., DeWitt, P., O’Hagan, L., & Dignan, E (2008) Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorder in Ireland. Cahill Printers, Dublin. [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
(2013) 'It's what they say as well as how they say it: Wellbeing and children with primary speech/language impairment'
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]
(2013) 'Celebrating 10 years in NUI Galway'
Lyons, R. (2013) 'Celebrating 10 years in NUI Galway' IASLT Update, . [Details]
(2010) 'How I assess specific language impairment: A snapshot from Ireland'
Lyons, R. (2010) 'How I assess specific language impairment: A snapshot from Ireland' Speech and Language Therapy in Practice, Summer . [Details]
(2007) 'Sharing the learning'
Lyons, R., Kinneen, L. (2007) 'Sharing the learning' Bulletin, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, (660) . [Details]
(1996) 'Outcome measurement in voice therapy'
Lyons, R. (1996) 'Outcome measurement in voice therapy' IASLT Update, . [Details]
(1994) 'The speech zone project'
Lyons, R., O'Connor, P. (1994) 'The speech zone project' IASLT Update, . [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2022) International Developmental Language Disorder Research Conference,
Lyons, R., Carroll, C., Gallagher, A., Merrick, R., & Tancredi, H. (2022) Listening to the perspectives of children and young people with DLD: How are we doing?. [Oral Presentation], International Developmental Language Disorder Research Conference, Online , 19-SEP-22 - 21-SEP-22. [Details]
IDLDRC online conference,
Harding, S., Zajdó, K., Keli¿, M., Ulfsdottir, T.S., Baena, S., Feilberg, J., Klatte, I., Lyons, R., Jensen de Lopez, K.M., Novogrodsky, R., & Rodriguez-Ortiz, I.R. (Sept 2022). Rearing a child with DLD: Parents¿ experiences with SLT services in 10 countries. [Oral Presentation], IDLDRC online conference, Online . [Details]
IDLDRC online conference,
Harding, S., Zajdó, K., Keli¿, M., Ulfsdottir, T.S., Baena, S., Feilberg, J., Klatte, I., Lyons, R., Jensen de Lopez, K.M., Novogrodsky, R., & Rodriguez-Ortiz, I.R. (Sept 2022). Employing the COM-B model to understand parents¿ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to accessing services: experiences across 10 countries. [Oral Presentation], IDLDRC online conference, Online . [Details]
IASLT Conference,
Rena Lyons, Laura Loftus, Margaret Rodden, Sonya Gaffney, Brid McAndrew, Siobhan Ward Lynch (2021) Rapid response to clinical placement shortages during COVID-19: Educator and student perspectives. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Conference, Online . [Details]
IASLT Conference,
Rena Lyons, Kristine M. Jensen de López, Julie Feilberg, Sofia Baena, Sam Harding,, Maja Keli¿, Inge Klatte, Tina C. Mantel, Rama Novogrodsky, Thora S. Ulfsdottir, Krisztina Zajdó and Isabel R. Rodriguez-Ortiz (2021) Parental perspectives of childhood speech and language disorders in 10 countries: A pilot qualitative study. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Conference, Online . [Details]
International Developmental Language Disorder Research Conference (online),
Lyons, R., Carroll, C., Gallagher, A., Merrick, R., & Tancredi, H. (2022) Listening to the perspectives of children and young people with DLD: How are we doing?. [Conference Paper], International Developmental Language Disorder Research Conference (online), Online . [Details]
ContinuEd - American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders,
Lyons, R.(2020) Personal narratives as a means of exploring well-being and identity construction in children with language disorders. [Invited Lecture], ContinuEd - American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders, Virtual Event . [Details]
(2020) Bi-SLI 2020,
Lyons, R., Antonijevic, S., Carroll, C., Dowd, P., Flynn, C., Gonoud, E., McGinty, C., Mc Menamin, R., & O’Malley-Keighran, M. P. (2020) Translating research into practice: A pilot study on assessment and diagnosis of multilingual children. [Oral Presentation], Bi-SLI 2020, NUI Galway (online) , 18-JUN-20. [Details]
(2015) Health and Social Care Professions Research Conference,
Burke, M.; Carroll, C.; Hodgins, M.; Lyons, R.; McDarby, G. & Power, M. (2015) Driving healthcare change through collaboration between researchers and health and social care professionals. [Poster Presentation], Health and Social Care Professions Research Conference, Ireland , 01-NOV-15. [Details]
International Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics Association Conference Malta, October 2018,
Antonijevic-Elliott, Stanislava; Lyons, Rena; O'Malley, Mary Pat; Meir, Natalia; Haman, Ewa; Banasik, Natalia; Carroll, Clare; McMenamin, Ruth; Rodden, Margaret; Fitzmaurice, Yvonne Language Assessment of Monolingual and Multilingual Children Using Non-Word and Sentence Repetition Tasks”. [Oral Presentation], International Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics Association Conference Malta, October 2018, Malta . [Details]
COST Action IS140,
Lyons, R. (2016) Identity and meaning making in children with primary speech and language impairments: insights from a qualitative study. [Invited Lecture], COST Action IS140, Reykjavik, Iceland . [Details]
COST Action IS1406 Mixed Methods for Healthcare Research: Qualitative Methods and Applied Surveys,
Lyons, R. (2017) Narrative identity: Methodological considerations with children with speech and language disorders. [Invited Lecture], COST Action IS1406 Mixed Methods for Healthcare Research: Qualitative Methods and Applied Surveys, Aalborg University, Denmark . [Details]
(2017) IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing,
McKay, C. & Lyons, R. (2017) An evaluation of the outcomes of intervention for three school-aged children with phonological impairments: A multiple baseline single case study. [Poster Presentation], IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing, Dublin , 25-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017) IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing,
Muller, N. & Lyons, R. (2017) Research in clinical practice: The argument for single-case studies. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing, Dublin , 25-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017) IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing,
O’Connor, A., Boyle, E., Mulheir, D. & Lyons, R. (2017) Investigating the effectiveness of speech and language therapy for school-aged children with speech sound disorders: Three multiple baseline case studies. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing, Dublin , 25-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017) IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing,
Joyce, O. & Lyons R. (2017) A qualitative exploration of client’s perspectives of behavioural change in voice therapy. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing, Dublin , 25-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017) IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing,
Mhic Mhathúna, A., Kavanagh, R., Lyons, R. Dignan, E. (2017) First impressions: The client’s experience of an initial speech and language therapy appointment where a solution-focus approach was used. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Biennial Conference Celebrating our Profession: Reflecting, Learning, Advancing, Dublin , 25-MAY-17. [Details]
(2016) Building resilience and social support: What research tells us,
Lyons, R. (2016) Building resilience in children with speech and language impairments. [Oral Presentation], Building resilience and social support: What research tells us, Dublin , 01-DEC-16. [Details]
(2016) 30th World Congress of the IALP,
Corry, T., Gibbons, M., Finnerty, N., Feery, A., Lyons, R. & Antonijevic-Elliot, S. (2016) Investigating the outcomes of two models of service delivery for 8-13 year old children with specific language disorders. [Oral Presentation], 30th World Congress of the IALP, Dublin , 21-AUG-16 - 25-AUG-16. [Details]
(2016) 30th World Congress of the IALP,
Lyons, R. (2016) Sibling and peer relationships in children with primary speech and language impairments: Insights from children's personal narratives. [Oral Presentation], 30th World Congress of the IALP, Dublin , 21-AUG-16 - 25-AUG-16. [Details]
(2016) 30th World Congress of the IALP,
Joyce, O. & Lyons, R. (2016) A qualitative exploration of clients' perspectives of behavioural change in voice therapy. [Poster Presentation], 30th World Congress of the IALP, Dublin , 21-AUG-16 - 25-AUG-16. [Details]
(2015) Health and Social Care Professions Conference, Trinity College Dublin,
Lyons, R. (2015) Innovative ways of listening to children’s perspectives: Sharing the experience of using narrative inquiry with children with speech and language impairments. [Oral Presentation], Health and Social Care Professions Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin , 16-APR-15. [Details]
(2015) IASLT Conference,
Lyons, R. & Roulstone, S. (2015) What about us? Children’s perspectives and implications for practice. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Conference, Dublin , 23-APR-15 - 24-APR-15. [Details]
(2015) Second Narrative Inquiry Conference in Ireland, Maynooth,
Lyons, R. (2015) Doing research with young children:Methodological considerations . [Oral Presentation], Second Narrative Inquiry Conference in Ireland, Maynooth, Maynooth , 20-MAR-15 - 21-MAR-15. [Details]
(2014) Narrative Inquiry: Researching and writing Irish storyscapes, Sligo,
Lyons, R. (2014) Using narrative inquiry with children with speech and language impairments. [Oral Presentation], Narrative Inquiry: Researching and writing Irish storyscapes, Sligo, Sligo , 10-APR-14. [Details]
(2016) Driving healthcare change through health and social care professionals research,
Burke, M., Carroll, C., Hodgins, M., Lyons, R., McDarby, G., & Power, M. (2016) Health and Social Care Professions Conference. [Poster Presentation], Driving healthcare change through health and social care professionals research, Dublin , 07-SEP-16. [Details]
(2014) What can we do about inappropriate referrals?, RCSLT Mind the gap: Putting Research into Practice, Leeds, UK,
Lavelle, D. & Lyons, R. (2014) Mind the gap: Putting Research into Practice. [Poster Presentation], What can we do about inappropriate referrals?, RCSLT Mind the gap: Putting Research into Practice, Leeds, UK, Leeds, UK , 07-SEP-14. [Details]
(2014) 10th International Conference on Practice Teaching and Field Education in Health and Social Work, Glasgow,
Burke. P., Lyons, R., Reed, J. & Walsh, E. (2014) Building placement capacity. [Oral Presentation], 10th International Conference on Practice Teaching and Field Education in Health and Social Work, Glasgow, Glasgow , 07-APR-14 - 08-APR-14. [Details]
(2014) Exploring identity and well-being in children with primary speech and language impairments using narrative inquiry: Insights into children’s own perspectives,
Lyons, R. Roulstone, S., and Jones, M. (2014) RCSLT Mind the gap: Putting Research into Practice. [Poster Presentation], Exploring identity and well-being in children with primary speech and language impairments using narrative inquiry: Insights into children’s own perspectives, Leeds, UK , 07-SEP-14. [Details]
(2013) 29th World Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), Turin,
Lyons, R. (2013) Hope, resilience and competence: Identity and meaning-making in the narratives of chidlren with speech and language impairments. [Oral Presentation], 29th World Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), Turin, Turin , 25-AUG-13 - 29-AUG-13. [Details]
(2012) Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Conference: Driving Transformation through Evidence Based Practice,
Dempsey, T., Lyons, R. & Carroll, C. (2012) An analysis of cases designated as 'no further action' in a speech and language therapy clinic. [Poster Presentation], Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Conference: Driving Transformation through Evidence Based Practice, Manchester , 02-SEP-12. [Details]
(2013) Down Syndrome Ireland Special Interest Group Study Day,
Brennan, S., Lyons, R. & Carroll, C. (2013) Participation in children with Down Syndrome. [Oral Presentation], Down Syndrome Ireland Special Interest Group Study Day, Athlone , 05-AUG-13. [Details]
(2012) Narrative Matters 2012: Life and Narrative, Paris, May 2012,
Lyons, R. (2012) Identity construction and meaning-making in children with primary speech and/or language impairments. [Oral Presentation], Narrative Matters 2012: Life and Narrative, Paris, May 2012, Paris , 15-MAR-12. [Details]
(2012) Investigating current and future service provision for children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) in Ireland. American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference, Boston, USA,
Logue-Kennedy, M., R. Lyons, C. O’Shaughnessy, P. Dewitt, E. Dignan, L. O’Hagan (2012) American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference. [Poster Presentation], Investigating current and future service provision for children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) in Ireland. American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference, Boston, USA, Boston, USA , 04-MAR-12. [Details]
(2011) IASLT Conference,
Tobin, L. & Lyons, R. (2011) An investigation of speech and language therapy students' experiences of pseudo-stuttering,. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Conference, Dublin , 24-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011) IASLT Biennial Conference, Dublin, November 2011,
Lyons, R. (2011) What is it like to be a child with a primary speech/language impairment? Exploring children's perspectives. [Oral Presentation], IASLT Biennial Conference, Dublin, November 2011, Dublin , 24-NOV-11. [Details]
(2010) European Symposium on Fluency Disorders, Antwerp, Belgium,
Stack, A., Lyons, R. (2010) Confidence of students working with people who stutter. [Oral Presentation], European Symposium on Fluency Disorders, Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp , 04-OCT-10. [Details]
(2010) Campus Engage Conference,
Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Dinneen, S., Finn, Y. (2010) The community as a learning environment: engaging with people with communication disability through a pilot interdisciplinary service learning experience. [Oral Presentation], Campus Engage Conference, Galway , 15-JUN-10. [Details]
(2010) NUI Galway Campus Engage International Conference, Dublin , 05-JUN-08 - 05-JUN-08,
Lyons, R., McMenamin, R., Dinneen, S., Finn, Y. (2010) 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, Dublin , 05-JUN-10. [Details]
(2009) Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist Scientific Conference - Partners in Progress: Spreading the Word, London,
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,. [Oral Presentation], Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist Scientific Conference - Partners in Progress: Spreading the Word, London, London , 17-MAR-09. [Details]
(2008) Irish Network of Medical Educators Inaugural Scientific Meeting,
Lyons, R., Parker, A. (2008) Increasing placement capacity in a time of transformational change. [Oral Presentation], Irish Network of Medical Educators Inaugural Scientific Meeting, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland , 11-FEB-08. [Details]

Abstract

  Year Publication
(2008) Physical Therapy Reviews.
McGrath, M., McMenamin, R., Shiel, A., Lyons, R. (2008) Physical Therapy Reviews. Abstract [Details]
(2008) Innovative pedagogical strategy in undergraduate healthcare curricula at the National University of Ireland, Galway : Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
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. Abstract [Details]
(2008) Collaboration in addressing current and future service provision for auditory processing disorder (APD) for children in Ireland.
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. Abstract [Details]

Conference Paper

  Year Publication
(2019) Translating research into practice through an Academic/Clinical alliance: A pilot study on assessment and diagnosis of multilingual children, IASLT Conference, Croke Park Dublin.
Lyons, R., Antonijevic, S., Carroll, C., Dowd, P., Flynn, C., Gonoud, E., McGinty, C., Mc Menamin, R., & O’Malley-Keighran, M. P. (2019) Translating research into practice through an Academic/Clinical alliance: A pilot study on assessment and diagnosis of multilingual children, IASLT Conference, Croke Park Dublin. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) World Down Syndrome Congress 2018.
Carroll, C., Murphy, D., de Paor, G., Caulfield, M., O'Donnell, E., McAndrew, B., Farrell, M. & Lyons, R. (2018) World Down Syndrome Congress 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Bilingualism and Specific Language Impairment (BI-SLI) conference Reading June 2018.
Stanislava Antonijevic-Elliott, Clare Carroll, Mary Pat O'Malley, Ruth McMenamin, Rena Lyons, Laura Loftus, Margaret Rodden, Yvonne Fitzmaurice and Patrick Keane (2018) Bilingualism and Specific Language Impairment (BI-SLI) conference Reading June 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Citizenship, politics, coffee shops, restaurants, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in supporting human rights, Celebrating communication as a human right panel, International Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics Association (ICPLA), Malta, October 2018.
Lyons, R. and Carroll, C. (2018) Citizenship, politics, coffee shops, restaurants, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in supporting human rights, Celebrating communication as a human right panel, International Clinical Phonetics and Linguistics Association (ICPLA), Malta, October 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Citizenship, politics, coffee shops, restaurants, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in supporting human rights, Celebrating communication as a human right panel, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) conference), Boston, November 2018.
Lyons, R. and Carroll, C. (2018) Citizenship, politics, coffee shops, restaurants, and the role of the speech-language pathologist in supporting human rights, Celebrating communication as a human right panel, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) conference), Boston, November 2018. Conference Paper [Details]
(2018) Identity and well-being in children with speech and language disorders: Insights from a qualitative study, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) conference), Boston, USA.
Lyons, R., (2018) Identity and well-being in children with speech and language disorders: Insights from a qualitative study, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) conference), Boston, USA. Conference Paper [Details]
(2017) Biennial Speech and Language Therapists Conference.
Carroll, C., Medeiros de Amaral, A., Quaresma, K., Gately, O., Higgins, E., Kinneen, L. and Lyons, R. (2017) Biennial Speech and Language Therapists Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Creating the Future Now: Advancing Research and Clinical Practice, 30th World IALP Congress.
Carroll, C., Higgins, E., Guinan, N., Mularney, M., Joyce, O., Mulheir, D., Loughnane, H., Kinneen, L., Lyons, R. (2016) Creating the Future Now: Advancing Research and Clinical Practice, 30th World IALP Congress. Conference Paper [Details]
(2016) Health Promotion Research Centre Conference.
Higgins, E., Cunningham, I., Guinan, N., Mularney, M., Joyce, O., Mulheir, D., Loughnane, H., Kinneen, L., Lyons, R., Carroll, C. (2016) Health Promotion Research Centre Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
(2015) Raising awareness of communication disability among catering staff.
Carroll, C., Guinan, N., Higgins, E., Malarney, M, Mulheir, D., Boyle, E., Kinneen, L., Collins, P., & Lyons R. (2015) Raising awareness of communication disability among catering staff. Conference Paper [Details]
(2013) IASLT Biennnial Conference.
Brennan, S., Lyons, R., & Carroll, C. (2013) IASLT Biennnial Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) IASLT Conference.
Lyons, R., Parker, A., Loftus, L. & Henn, A. (2009) IASLT Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
(2009) Building placement capacity: increasing the quantity and quality of clinical placements, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapy Conference.
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]
(2009) Service provision for children with central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) in Ireland, IALP Conference Proceedings.
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]
(2009) Current and future service provision for children with auditory processing disorder (APD) in Ireland, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Conference Proceedings.
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]
(2009) Building research capacity in speech and language therapy: sharing the learning, Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapy Conference, Galway.
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]
(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.
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]
(2008) I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention. Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society 4th Annual Conference.
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]
(2008) Collaboration in addressing current and future service provision for auditory processing disorder (APD) for children in Ireland,Physical Therapy Reviews.
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]
(2008) I assume that we wouldn't be interfering: parents' experiences of early intervention, Physical Therapy Reviews.
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]
(2007) Assessment and diagnosis of children with SLI in Ireland. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference Spotlight on Speech and Language Therapy.
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]
(2007) The importance of contracting in SLT services. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference Spotlight on Speech and Langauge Therapy.
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]
(2000) The development of speech and language therapy services in an Irish speaking area. Multicultural Perspectives in Speech & Language Therapy Conference.
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]
(1997) A case study. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference.
Lyons, R. (1997) A case study. Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]
(1995) Working on word finding skills. Specific Language Disorder Conference.
Lyons, R. (1995) Working on word finding skills. Specific Language Disorder Conference. Trinity College, Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]

Conference Poster

  Year Publication
(2019) Collaborative working with parents produces optimal outcomes for children attending speech and language therapy: Gathering the evidence, COST Action Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Klatte, I., Lyons, R., Davies, K., Marshall, J., Mc Kean, C. and Roulstone, S. (2019) Collaborative working with parents produces optimal outcomes for children attending speech and language therapy: Gathering the evidence, COST Action Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria. Conference Poster [Details]
(2016) 30th World Congress of the IALP.
Boyle, E., O'Connor, A., Mulheir, D. Lyons, R. & Carroll, C. (2016) 30th World Congress of the IALP. Conference Poster [Details]
(2019) Exploring teacher's views on the Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool (Dockrell et al., 2013, IASLT Conference, Croke Park, Dublin.
McHugh, A. & Lyons, R. (2019) Exploring teacher's views on the Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool (Dockrell et al., 2013, IASLT Conference, Croke Park, Dublin. Conference Poster [Details]
(2019) An investigation into the efficacy and feasibility of a parent-implemented dialogic reading intervention for a child with Developmental Language Disorder - A single case study, IASLT Conference, Croke Park, Dublin.
Walsh, H. & Lyons, R. (2019) An investigation into the efficacy and feasibility of a parent-implemented dialogic reading intervention for a child with Developmental Language Disorder - A single case study, IASLT Conference, Croke Park, Dublin. Conference Poster [Details]
(2019) Adults' experiences of voice intervention with a focus on behaviour change, IASLT Conference, Croke Park, Dublin.
Griffin, E., Molloy, R., Rodden, M. and Lyons, R. (2019) Adults' experiences of voice intervention with a focus on behaviour change, IASLT Conference, Croke Park, Dublin. Conference Poster [Details]
(2019) Introducing qualitative research in speech pathology, Speech Pathology Australia/New Zealand Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
Lyons, R., McAllister, L., Atherton, M., Bickford, J., Bright, F., Bryant. L., Davidson, B., Easton, C., Foster, A., Hersh, D., McLeod, S., O'Halloran, R., Siyambalapitiya, S., Spencer, E., Verdon, S., & Worrall, L. (2019) Introducing qualitative research in speech pathology, Speech Pathology Australia/New Zealand Conference, Brisbane, Australia. Conference Poster [Details]
(2018) Translating Research into Practice through an Academic/Clinical Alliance: An illustrative case, Translating Health & Social Care Professions Research into Policy & Practice, Dublin, November.
Lyons, R., Antonijevic-Elliot, S. Carroll, C., Dowd, P., Flynn, C , Gonoud, E., McGinty, C., Mc Menamin, R., & O’Malley-Keighran, M.P. (2018) Translating Research into Practice through an Academic/Clinical Alliance: An illustrative case, Translating Health & Social Care Professions Research into Policy & Practice, Dublin, November. Conference Poster [Details]
(2009) Building research capacity in speech and language therapy: sharing the learning, Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapy Conference, Galway.
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 Poster [Details]
(2012) Investigating current and future service provision for children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) in Ireland, American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference, Boston, USA.
Logue-Kennedy, M., R. Lyons, C. O’Shaughnessy, P. Dewitt, E. Dignan, L. O’Hagan, (2012). (2012) Investigating current and future service provision for children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) in Ireland, American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference, Boston, USA. -: - Conference Poster [DOI] [Details]
(2012) An analysis of cases designated as 'no further action' in a speech and language therapy clinic, RCSLT Conference: Driving transformation through evidence based practice, Manchester.
Dempsey, T., Carroll, C., & Lyons, R. (2012) An analysis of cases designated as 'no further action' in a speech and language therapy clinic, RCSLT Conference: Driving transformation through evidence based practice, Manchester. Conference Poster [Details]
(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.
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]
(2008) ‘Re-designing a curriculum to achieve integration and reflect the values of student and client centeredness’ the experience of NUI, Galway Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team. NAIRTL 2nd Annual Conference Waterford Institute of Technology Conference.
Lyons, R., Mc Menamin, R. O’Shaughnessy, C., Logue-Kennedy, M., Antonijevic-Elliot, S. O’ Malley, M.P., Loftus, L. (2008) ‘Re-designing a curriculum to achieve integration and reflect the values of student and client centeredness’ the experience of NUI, Galway Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team. NAIRTL 2nd Annual Conference Waterford Institute of Technology Conference. Conference Poster [Details]
(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.
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]
(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.
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]
(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.
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]
(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.
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]
(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.
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]
(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.
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]
(2008) Auditory Processing Disorder for Children. British Academy of Audiology Annual Conference.
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]
(2008) Current and future service provision for Auditory Processing Disorder for children in Ireland. Rehabilitation and Therapy Research Society 4th Annual Conference.
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]
(2007) An exploration of assessment practices in children with SLI in Ireland. Afasic 4th International Symposium, Understanding developmental disorders: from theory to practice.
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]
(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.
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]
(2006) The experience of setting up a new degree programme: sharing the learning. Realising the Vision: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
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]
(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.
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]
(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.
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]

Invited Lectures

  Year Publication
(2019) Cross-cultural exploration of how parents construe language disorder and methodological considerations: A pilot qualitative study, COST Action Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Jensen de Lopez, k., Lyons, R., Harding, S., Baena Medina, S., Feilberg, J., Kelic,M., Klatte, I., Mantel, T., Novo, R., Rodriguez Ortiz, I., Olujić Tomazin, O., Ulfsdottir, T., & Zajdo, K. (2019) Cross-cultural exploration of how parents construe language disorder and methodological considerations: A pilot qualitative study, COST Action Conference, Sofia, Bulgaria. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2017) Giving voice to children with speech and language disorders: Insights into the lives of children from their own perspectives.
Lyons, R. (2017) Giving voice to children with speech and language disorders: Insights into the lives of children from their own perspectives. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2015) Listening to children's perspectives: Implications for practice, LImerick Primary Care Speech and Language Therapy Team.
Lyons, R. (2015) Listening to children's perspectives: Implications for practice, LImerick Primary Care Speech and Language Therapy Team. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2015) Listening to the perpsectives of children with primary speech and language impairments: Implications for practice, Speech and Language Therapy Department, Sligo.
Lyons, R. (2015) Listening to the perpsectives of children with primary speech and language impairments: Implications for practice, Speech and Language Therapy Department, Sligo. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2014) Children's perspectives, Speech and Language Therapy in Mental Health SIG, 10 year Anniversary Conference.
Lyons, R. (2014) Children's perspectives, Speech and Language Therapy in Mental Health SIG, 10 year Anniversary Conference. Invited Lectures [Details]
(2014) Identity and well-being in children with primary speech and language impairments, Speech and Language Therapy Department, PCCC, HSE, Galway.
Lyons, R. (2014) Identity and well-being in children with primary speech and language impairments, Speech and Language Therapy Department, PCCC, HSE, Galway. Invited Lectures [Details]
(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.
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 Lectures [Details]
(2012) Stories of communication disability and identity across the lifespan: Tools and techniques for listening differently, IASLT AGM and Study Day, Dublin, April 2012.
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 Lectures [Details]
(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.
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 Lectures [Details]

Published abstracts

  Year Publication
(2017) Resilience in children with speech and language disorders: Insights from Children's Stories, Children's Research Digest, 4(1).
Lyons, R. (2017) Resilience in children with speech and language disorders: Insights from Children's Stories, Children's Research Digest, 4(1). Published abstracts [Details]
(2015) The impact of pseudostuttering experiences on SLT students' learning, in Procedia- Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Tobin, L. & Lyons, R. (2015) The impact of pseudostuttering experiences on SLT students' learning, in Procedia- Social and Behavioural Sciences. Published abstracts [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2015 Explore stakeholder’s experiences of participating in the Communication Awareness Programme 2015 Enactus
2011 The establishment of normative data for Central Auditory Processing Disorder Tests in Ireland Temple Street Children's Hospital
2010 To explore different methods of delivering interprofessional education HSE
2008 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Wizards of Words Barnardo's

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Member /

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
Brothers of Charity Research Ethics Committee External member 01-JAN-15 / 30-DEC-16
College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee SLT Representative 01-SEP-14 /
National Strategic Planning Group for Practice Education Speech and Language Therapy Higher Education Institute Representative 01-JUN-05 /
CAPD Ireland Group Research and Service Development for Children with CAPD 01-NOV-04 /
Local Organising Committee IALP Congress Dublin 2016 Vice-Chair 01-DEC-14 / 28-AUG-16
COST ACTION IS1406 Enhancing children's oral language skills across Europe and beyond - a collaboration focusing on interventions for children with difficulties learning their first language One of Irish Representatives 05-APR-15 /

Reviews

  Journal Role
Child Language Teaching & Therapy Reviewer
Journal Of Clinical Speech And Language Studies Reviewer
Health Expectations Reviewer
International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders Reviewer

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests are:
Developmental language impairments
Voice disorders
Evidence based practice
Health promotion and speech and language therapy
Social model of disability
Qualitative research
Ethics
Research methods