Dennis M. Ruscello, Professor
Education:
Ph.D., University of Arizona
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Current Responsibilities:
Teaching
Clinical practice and supervision
Research
Member, WVU CED Feeding and Swallowing Team
Co-Director, WVU Cleft Palate Team
Courses Taught:
SPA 324, Language Development
SPA 328, Articulation and Cleft Palate
SPA 424, Language Disorders
SPA 624, Phonological Disorders
SPA 634, Language Disorders Assessment
SPA 635, Language Disorders Treatment
SPA 662, Dysphagia
Research Interests:
Phonological disorders, oral-facial anomalies
Selected Publications:
Ruscello, D. M. (Editor) Tests and Measurements in Speech-Language Pathology. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann (2001).
Ruscello, D. M., Utilization of Tests and Measurements in Speech-Language Pathology: An Introduction to Diagnosis. In Ruscello, D. M. (Ed.) Tests and Measurements in Speech-Language Pathology. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann (2001).
Ruscello, D. M., The Oral Examination. In Ruscello, D. M. (Ed.) Tests and Measurements in Speech-Language Pathology. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann (2001).
Ruscello, D. M., Residual Phonological Errors. In Kent, R. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders. Boston: MIT Press (2003).
Ruscello, D. M., Problem-based learning. In Alvares, R. L. & Newman-Ryan, J. (Eds.) Academic and Clinical Teaching in Communication Disorders: A Handbook for Professionals. Boston: Butterworth Heinemann (2003).
Ruscello, D.M., Considerations for Behavioral Treatment of Velopharyngeal Closure for Speech. In Bzoch, K. (Ed.), Communicative Disorders Related To Cleft Lip and Palate
(5th edition). Austin: Pro-Ed (in press).
Mailing Address
PO Box 6122
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
Phone: (304)293-2894
Fax: (304)293-7565
Email Address:
Dennis.Ruscello@mail.wvu.edu