Madelyn Murray

Compassionate Speech Language Pathologist with a proven track record of skilled practices and efficient task completion. Expertise in developing individualized treatment plans that utilize evidence-based and functional practices to improve patient communication skills. Strong competencies in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving drive effective support for diverse client needs and successful achievement of therapy goals.

American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Member, 05/20, Current

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Current, 04/24
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Completed, Spring 2022
• MBSImP Learning and Training, Completed, Spring 2021
• LSVT LOUD Certification, Current, 10/24

• ISHA Legislative Day, 10/19
• Interprofessional Education Event, 04/19, Collaborated with OT, PT, SLP, PA, and Pharmacy students to complete a case study using clinical knowledge.

American Sign Language (ASL), Fluent. Completed two semesters of ASL at Fishers High School and Butler University. Became immersed in the Deaf community by attending the Indianapolis Deaf Club and other community events. Taught beginning ASL at the collegiate level at Miami University for 2 years.

• Aphasia Community Student Clinician Mentor, Miami University Speech and Hearing Clinic, Oxford, OH, Fall 2021
• Speech Pathology Graduate Student Panel Member, Miami University Speech and Hearing Clinic, Oxford, OH, 11/21
• Nonprofit Volunteer, American Heart Association and Riley Children's Foundation, 01/17 - 05/20
• Alumni Member, Alpha Phi Epsilon Beta Chapter, 05/20 - Present
• Executive Board Member, Butler University Dance Marathon (BUDM), 08/17 - 02/19

• Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Miami University, Oxford, OH, Fall 2021, Collaborated with peers in the program cohort to develop a PIO question and complete a systematic review of evidence on our provided topic. PIO Question: 'In adults with neurodegenerative diseases does RMT maintain the patient's condition or prevent further decline of speech and swallowing function?' Developed systematic review using 16 articles and established a recommendation for the use of RMT then presented findings to mentors, professors, peers, alumni, and first-year graduate students at Miami University.
• Music First Dementia Study, Dr. Berguson, Joy's House, Indianapolis, IN, Spring 2020, Administered the SLUMS, MMSE, and WAB assessments prior to working with individuals. Observed sundowning symptoms before and after individualized music playlist listening in adults with dementia. Examined the effects of cerumen impaction treatment on benefits of music listening for affect, behavior, and cognition in adults with dementia.
• Independent Primary Progressive Aphasia Study, Dr. Mary Gospel, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, Spring 2020, Scheduled to conduct a workshop for individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), their caregivers, clinicians, and interested community members.
• Postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.