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Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Communication Disorders and Sciences University of Oregon 2009
M.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology University of Nevada, Reno 2002
B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology University of Nevada, Reno 2000

Calvary Chapel Bible College (1995-1997)

Research Methods (Grad)
Cognitive-Communication Disorders (Grad)
Capstone (Grad)
Dysphagia (Grad)
Clinical supervision

Traumatic brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, post-secondary achievement, self-regulation, social communication

Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of New Hampshire (2009-2015).

Courses taught:
Research Methods (graduate)
Cognitive-communication disorders (graduate)
Dysphagia (graduate)
Organic Pathologies (undergraduate)
Adults with Acquired Brain Injury (undergraduate)

Select peer-reviewed publications:

Sohlberg, M. O'Neil-Pirozzi, T., Ness, B.M., Meulenbroek, P., Byom, L., Lemoncello, R. (2024). Moving Beyond Rapport: The Importance of Active Facilitation of Therapeutic Alliance In Adult Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-23-00495

Meulenbroek, P.,…Ness, BM… (2022). The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Role in Return to Work for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31, 188-202. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-21-00129

Ness, BM, O’Neill-Pirozzi, Meulenbroek, P. (2021). Three Speech-language Pathology Graduate Programs, One Model: Using Systematic Instruction to Develop Students’ Clinical Decision-making Skills. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 5, 1. https://doi.org/10.30707/TLCSD5.1.1624982519.497197

Byom, L., O’Neil-Pirozzi, T., Lemoncello, R., MacDonald, S., Meulenbroek, P., Ness, BM, Sohlberg, M. (2020). Social Communication Following Adult Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review of Theoretical Models. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 29, 1735-1748. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-19-00020.

Sohlberg, M., MacDonald, S., Byom, L., Lemoncello, R., Meulenbroek, P., Ness, B.M., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T. (2019). Social Communication Following Traumatic Brain Injury Part One: A Clinical Assessment Framework. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21, 2, 115-127. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2019.1583280

Meulenbroek, P., Ness, B.M., Lemoncello, R., Byom, L., MacDonald, S., O'Neil-Pirozzi, T., Sohlberg, M. (2019). Social Communication Following Traumatic Brain Injury Part Two: Integrating Theory with Treatment Components. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21, 2, 128-142. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2019.1583281

Ness, B.M., Middleton, M., & Hildebrandt, M. (2015). Examining the effects of self-reported PTSD symptoms and positive relations with others on self-regulated learning for student service members/veterans. Journal of American College Health, 63, 448-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2014.975719

The Grove Community Church, Riverside, CA

Affiliations:
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences. Associate Member.
American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA). Certificate of Clinical Competence. Association member.
ASHA Special Interest Group 2: Neurogenic Communication Disorders.

I love spending time outdoors with my wife and two kids. Golf, skiing, cycling, hiking, and the beach are our favorites.

Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls, for My yoke is easy and My burden is light."