Louise C. Keegan

Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, Associate Dean of Rehabilitation Sciences

Office: SMRC 205
Phone 610-625-7202
Email: keeganl@moravian.edu

PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Applied Language & Speech Sciences
BSc, University College Cork, Ireland, Speech Language Therapy

Identifying the linguistic skills of individuals with cognitive communication disorders after traumatic brain injury.
Optimal group interventions for individuals with chronic cognitive-communication difficulties after TBI
The scholarship of teaching and learning, specifically as related to constructivist approaches including experiential and problem-based learning

Keegan, L.C., Behn, N, Power, E., Howell, S. & Rietdijk, R. (2023). Assessing Conversation after Traumatic Brain Injury. In C. Coehlo, L.R. Cherney & B.B. Shadden, (Eds.). Discourse Analysis in Adults with and without Communication Disorders: A Resource for Clinicians and Researchers. Plural Publishing.
Togher, L., Keegan, L.C. & Elbourn, E. (2021). Acquired Speech and Language Disorders after Traumatic Brain Injury. In N.D. Zasler, D.I. Katz and R.D. Zafonte (Eds.) Brain Injury Medicine, 3rd edition. Springer Publishing.
Sanders, E., Culshaw, M. & Keegan, L.C. (2021). The Flipped Classroom Model: Empowering Future Clinicians. In J.C. Friberg, C.F. Visconti & S.M. Ginsberg (Eds.) Evidence Based Education in the Classroom: Examples from Clinical Disciplines. Slack Inc.

Keegan, L., Hoepner, J. Kennedy, M. Togher, L. (2023) Clinically Applicable Sociolinguistic Assessment for Cognitive-Communication Disorders. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 32, 966-976. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00102
Hoepner, J & Keegan, L.C. (2023) “I Avoid Interactions With Medical Professionals As Much As Possible Now”: Health Care Experiences of Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injuries. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32, 846-866. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00103
Keegan, L.C. Reilley, K., Stover, M. & Togher, L. (2022). Virtual INSIGHT: Improving Natural Social Interaction: Group reHabilitation after Traumatic brain injury. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Special Issue on Speech-Language Clinical Management in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12790

14^th World Congress on Brain Injury, Dublin Ireland Keynote Address: Keegan, L.C. (2023). Who am I: Communication of Identity after Traumatic Brain Injury.
Keegan, L.C., Hoepner, J., Kennedy, M., Togher, L., Elborn, E., Brunner, M., MacDonald, S. “The SoCIAL Model of Communication Assessment: An Update. ICCDC 2024, Orange California January, 2024.
Husak, R., Leaman, M.C., Keegan, L.C., Archer, B., Akers, C., Glick, E., Groenewold, R., Mok, Z. The USeFuL Project: Introducing Systemic Functional Linguistics for Assessing and Treaating Neurogenic Communication Disorders. ASHA Convention, Boston, MA, November 2023.
Shaffer, R., Sanders, E., & Keegan, L.C. “Exploring the Relationship Between Speech-Language Pathologists and Music Therapists: A Qualitative Investigation. ASHA Convention, Boston, MA, November 2023.
Cook, E., Keegan, L.C., Kluin, K. “Igniting Interest in ANCDS Board Certification: Clinical Cases Across the Care Continuum. ASHA Convention, Boston, MA, November 2023.

Murray-Tegels, M. (Host). (2021). Conversation with an SLP Graduate Professor on Improving the Classroom-to-Clinic Connection with Problem-Based Learning Approach (SLP Spotlight). The Missing Link for SLPs [Audio Podcast]. Available at https://the-missing-link-for-slps.castos.com/podcasts/6605/episodes/conversation-with-an-slp-graduate-professor-on-improving-the-classroom-to-clinic-connection-with-problem-based-learning-approach-slp-spotlight
Hoepner, J. (Host). (2020). Episode #59 - LPA for Traumatic Brain Injury: INSIGHT’s from brain injury groups and collaborative learning contexts: In Conversation with Louise Keegan [Audio Podcast]. Aphasia Access. Available at aphasiaaccess.org/podcasts