Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Susan Naidu, Ph.D., CCC-A

Faculty Position

Associate Professor (Clinical), Audiology

Director, Au.D. Program

Contact Information

Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Social & Behavioral Sciences Building
390 South 1530 East
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0252
Susan.Naidu@hsc.utah.edu
Office:  801-585-8543
Fax:  801-581-7955

Education

  • Ph.D. - 1995, University of Washington

Interests

  • Development of auditory perception and auditory language skills in children with hearing loss

  • Speech and language development of children with cochlear implants

  • Aural rehabilitation therapy for children with hearing loss

Publications

  • Calderon, R. & Naidu, S. (2000). Further support for the benefits of early identification an intervention for children with hearing loss. Volta Review, 100(5), 53-84.

  • Naidu, S., Ryles, R. & Buchanan, M. (1997). Methods for learners with hearing or visual impairments. In Buchanan, M., Weller, C. & Buchanan, M. (ed.) Special Education Desk Reference, Singular Publishing Group, Inc.

  • Naidu, S. (1996). More research needed on effectiveness of early intervention. Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists, 6(40), 5-6.

  • Thompson, M., Buchanan, M., McCall, A. & Naidu, S. (1995). Birth to 3: A curriculum for parents and their hearing-impaired children. Experimental Education Unit, University of Washington.

  • Thompson, M., Thompson, G. & Vethivelu, S. (1989). A comparison of audiometric test methods for two-year old children. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders.

  • Thompson, M., Biro, P., Vethivelu, S., Pious, C. & Hatfield, N. (1987). Language assessment of school age hearing impaired children. University of Washington Press.

Invited Presentations

  • 2003, Aural Rehabilitation for Children with Cochlear Implants, Salem, Oregon for Belay Learning.

  • 2003, Poster Presentation: Acquisition of Auditory Language Skills by Children with Cochlear Implants Using Signed English, International Pediatric Cochlear Implant Convention, Washington, DC.

  • 2002, Aural Rehabilitation for Children with Cochlear Implants, Keynote Speaker, Idaho State University.

  • 2002, Aural Rehabilitation for Children with Cochlear Implants: Issues/Answers/Training, Bellevue, WA for Speech, Language, Learning Services.

  • 2001, Aural Rehabilitation for Children Post-Cochlear Implants, Yakima Combined Summer Institute.

  • 2001, From Sign to Spoken Language, American Academy of Audiology Convention.

  • 2000, Optimizing Outcomes for Children with Hearing Loss in the Educational Setting Through Technology & Instruction, Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA.

  • 1996, The Role of One Early Intervention Program on the Language, Auditory and Speech Performance of Young Hearing Impaired Children, American Academy of Audiology Convention.

Clinical Experiences

  • 1999 – 2004  Aural Rehabilitation Specialist/Coordinator AR Clinic, Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA

  • 2002 – 2004  Lecturer, University of Washington Speech & Hearing Sciences, Seattle, WA

  • 1996 – 1999  Aural Rehabilitation Specialist, Private Practice, Seattle, WA

  • 1989 – 1996 Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Home Instruction Program for Hearing Impaired Children & Their Families. University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  • 1983 – 1989  Pediatric Audiologist, Center of Human Development & Disability, University of Washington, Seattle, WA