Credentials
2018: Certified European Fluency Specialist
2000-present : Board Certified Fluency Specialist
1994: Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
1991: MS, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
1979: Pedagogical Proficiency, Higher Institute for Paramedical Professions, Gent, Belgium.
1977: Graduate in Speech-Language Pathology, Higher Institute for Paramedical Professions, Gent, Belgium.
Academic, Professional and Clinical Appointments
2018-present: Partner, European Clinical Specialization in Fluency Disorder (ECSF) Consortium, Europe.
2008-2015: Guest Professor, Department of Logopedics and Audiological Sciences, College of Medicine. University of Gent, Gent, Belgium
2008-2009: Director, Master’s Program, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida
2006-2009: Guest Professor, Department of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, University of Utrecht Medical School, Utrecht, the Netherlands
2005-present: Full Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida
1999-2000: Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida
1999-2005: Associate professor, Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Central Florida
1998-present: Board Certified Fluency Specialist and Mentor
1994-1999: Assistant professor, Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Central Florida
1992-1994: Research Fellow, Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
1989-1992: Research Assistant, Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
1977-1989: Clinical Supervisor and Speech Pathologist, Clinical Center, Gent, Belgium.
Selected Awards, Honors, Recognition
2019: Pegasus Professor, UCF
2019: Luminary Award, UCF
2019: Fulbright Specialist
2018: Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Communication Disorders
2017: Meritorious Poster Award, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
2017: Outstanding Reviewer, Journal of Fluency Disorders
2017: UCF Woman Making History, University of Central Florida Center for Success of Women Faculty
2016: Induction to UCF Scroll and Quill Society
2014: Certificate of Appreciation, Japan Society of Stuttering and other Fluency Disorders
2014: Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution in International Achievement, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2014, 2007: Type 1A (Competitive) One Semester Sabbatical Leave
2013-present: Who’s Who in the World
2013, 2008, 2003, 2018: Research Incentive Award, University of Central Florida
2016, 2011, 2005: Teaching Incentive Program Award, University of Central Florida
2009: Member, Scientific Advisory Group, National Children’s Study, National Institutes of Health
2008: Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2005-present: Who’s who of American Women
2004-present: Who’s who in America
2002: Faculty International Studies Summer Institute: Research component, University of Central Florida
2001-present: Board Certified Fluency Specialist Inaugural Mentor
2000-present: Board Certified Fluency Specialists Inaugural Cadre
1996-present: Member, Scientific Board, SIG, Belgium
Credentials
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University
- CCC-SLP, Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists, Higher Institute for Paramedical Professions
- MS, Master of Science, Southern Illinois University
- BCS-FL, Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Specialist
Affiliations
- ASHA Fellow
RESEARCH INTERESTS
– Fluency Disorders
- Internationally-based fluency assessment efficacy research
- Internationally-based fluency treatment efficacy research
- Differential diagnosis of fluency disorders based on measurement of speech-associated attitude, behavioral display and emotional reaction
- Topographic analysis of dysfluencies as a comorbidity in disorders such as Down Syndrome, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, Asperger syndrome
- Virtual Reality as assessment, therapeutic and didactical tool
- Tele-practice
Standardized Tests
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. BigCAT – Voice: Communication Attitude Test for Adults with Voice Disorders.
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Speech Situation Checklist – Voice – Emotional Reaction- for Adults with Voice Disorders.
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Speech Situation Checklist – Voice – Speech Disruption – for Adults with Voice Disorders.
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Behavior Checklist – Voice – for Adults with Voice Disorders.
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. BigCAT: Communication Attitude Test for Adults who Stutter.
Vanryckeghem, M. & Brutten, G. The KiddyCAT: Communication Attitude Test for Preschoolers and Kindergartners who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Speech Situation Checklist – Emotional Reaction- for Children who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Speech Situation Checklist – Speech Disruption – for Children who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Behavior Checklist for Children who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Communication Attitude Test for Children who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Communication Attitude Test-Form B for Children who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Speech Situation Checklist – Emotional Reaction- for Adults who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Speech Situation Checklist – Speech Disruption – for Adults who Stutter
Brutten, G. & Vanryckeghem, M. Behavior Checklist for Adults who Stutter
GRANT FUNDING AND CONTRACTS
2017-present: The Behavior Assessment Battery for Adults who Stutter. Contract: SIG, Belgium. Principal Investigator: Vanryckeghem, M.
2017-present: The Behavior Assessment Battery for Children who Stutter. Contract: SIG, Belgium. Principal Investigator: Vanryckeghem, M.
2012-2014: The development of assessment batteries for children who stutter based on the multifactorial model. Kobayashi, H., Kawai, N., Nagasawa, T., Healey, C. Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science. Consultant: Vanryckeghem, M.
2012: Delayed Auditory Feedback as a treatment approach for people who stutter. Learning Institute for Elders (LIFE), University of Central Florida. Principal Investigator: Vanryckeghem, M.
2009: The KiddyCAT (Communication Attitude Test for Preschoolers and Kindergartners): A Normative and test-retest reliability investigation [Een normatief en test-hertest betrouwbaarheids onderzoek met de KiddyCAT: Communication Attitude Test voor Kleuters. Organization for the Integration of Handicapped People [SIG], Belgium Principal Investigator: Vanryckeghem, M.
2007: Emotional reaction and speech disruption among adults who stutter in a mixed reality environment situation. Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida. Co-PI: Vanryckeghem, M.
1998-2000: Standardization of the Behavior Assessment Battery test procedures and their inter-relationship. SIG (Organization for Integration of Handicapped People), Belgium. Principal Investigator: Vanryckeghem, M.
1996: The relationship between frequency of stuttering and speech rate. College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida. Principal Investigator: Vanryckeghem, M.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Vanryckeghem, M. (2011). Contributor and Reviewer of Simucase for Fluency. www.SpeechPathology.com
Bakker, K. & Vanryckeghem, M. (1996). Paced Reader [computer software]. Springfield, MI: Authors.
FILM DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Fred Murray: A journey through stuttering. Producer: Vanryckeghem, M.
Areas of Specialty
- Fluency disorders
Research Lab Affiliations
Research Grants
Stuttering Research
