University of Iowa | 1996 | Ph.D.
Indiana University | 1983 | M.A.
Indiana University | 1981 | B.S.

SLPPG 525 Dysphagia (4 credits)  - Winter

SLPPG 527 Neurological Disease and Injury (4 credits) - Spring

SLPPG 628 Motor Speech Disorders (3 credits)  - Summer

SLPPG 590 Speech and Hearing Science (Leveling Course) (3 credits) - Summer

SLPPG 632 Advanced Practices in Dysphagia (4 credits) - Fall

Provide Clinical Education in SLPPG 550 Clinical Practicum I (Winter), SLPPG 552 Clinical Practicum II (Spring), SLPPG 564 Clinical Practicum III (Summer), and SLPPG 656 Clinical Practicum IV (Fall)

Provide Mentoring for Student Projects in SLPPG 505 Capstone I (Winter) , SLPPG 606  Capstone II (Spring), SLPPG 607  Capstone III (Summer)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Brobeck, T. (2022). Cognitive Health and Aging. Article submitted for publication in the Health and Wellness Quarterly.

Larsen, A., Wolford, L., & Brobeck, T. (2021). A comparison of the head lift exercise and recline exercise in patients with chronic head and neck cancer post-radiation. Supportive Care in Cancer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05925-9 

Brobeck, T. (June 2020). What is dysarthria? Article published in the Stetson Hills Living Magazine.            

Brobeck, T. (Winter 2018). "What is dysarthria?" Health and Wellness Quarterly. A Special Supplement to the Glendale Star and Peoria Times, p. 12.

Brobeck, T.C., and Sullivan, P.A. (accepted, Editor did not publish). Swallowing rehabilitation following total laryngectomy. Chapter to be published in: Santini, C., and Furkhim, H. (Eds.) Disfagias Orofaringeas III (Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Volume 3). São Paulo, Brazil.

Sullivan, P.A., and Brobeck, T. C. (2009). Total laryngectomy. Chapter published in: H.N. Jones & J. Rosenbek (Eds.) The Encyclopedia of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Rare Conditions. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing.

Brobeck, T.C. (April 2004). Strategies for enhancing the body of evidence for clinical decision making. Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, 14 (1), 11-15.

Brobeck, T.C. and Lubinsky, J. (2003). Using single subject designs in speech-language pathology practicum. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 30, 101-106.

Crosson, B., Barco, P.P, Velozo, C.A., Bolesta, M.M., Cooper, P.V., Werts, D., & Brobeck, T.C. (1989). Awareness and compensation in postacute head injury rehabilitation.  Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 4(3), 46-54.

Sandson, J., Crosson, B., Posner, M.I., Barco, P.P., Velozo, C.A., & Brobeck, T.C. (1988). Attentional imbalances following head injury.  In J.M.  Williams and C.J. Long (Eds.) Cognitive Approaches to Neuropsychology, New York: Plenum. 

UNPUBLISHED WORK

Eikenberry, M., Hoseini, N. and Brobeck, T. (2018). The application of transcranial direct current stimulation with physical therapy services and speech-language pathology services to address upper limb function and apraxia of speech: A case study. Unpublished case study at Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ. (IRB AZ 1185) 

Brobeck, T. C. (1996). A study of epiglottic curvature: Relations to age and swallowing. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Iowa, Iowa City.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Brobeck, T. (April 2023). Keeping Your Voice Healthy. MWU Community Health Lecture, Glendale Public Library, Glendale, AZ.

Brobeck, T. (November 2020). Keeping Your Voice Healthy. Lecture for Glencroft University, Glendale, AZ. 

Wilson, K., Christensen, S., Ratiu, I., Brobeck, T., MacPherson, C. (November 2018).  “Effects of Pragmatic Deficits on Quality of Life in Aphasia.” Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Boston, MA.

Brobeck, T.  (September 2018). "Interprofessional Education, Practice and Health Disparities: Can We Meet the Needs of the Underserved?" Presentation to the Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Research Forum.

Eichhorn, K, Matthews, C., Murray, J. Occhipinti, L., Brobeck, T., Bedore, B. (November 2017). "Development of clinical practice recommendations for managing communication & swallowing impairments in patients with tracheostomies. Presentation for the 2017 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Los Angeles, CA. 

Brobeck, T. C. (July 2017). "Neurogenic dysphagia: Anatomic and physiologic considerations, restorative and compensatory strategies." Invited Presentation for the National VA SLP Clinical Forum, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Brobeck, T. C. (April 2016). "Honey thick liquid and pudding viscosities - A dysphagia quandary?" Presentation for the 2016 AVASLP Conference, Dysphagia Grand Rounds, Austin, TX. 

Brobeck, T. C. (August 2014). "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis." Two invited presentations for the Advanced Practice Skill Course on Management of Adults with Tracheostomy and Ventilator. Minneapolis, MN.

Brobeck, T. C. (October 2012). "Neurogenic communication & swallowing disorders:  What comes after the evaluation? Restoration? Compensation?" Invited presentation for the 2012 Annual Convention of the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Albuquerque, NM. 

Brobeck, T. C. (April 2010). "Treatment of neurogenic dysphagia: Restorative and compensatory strategies."  Invited Presentation, Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Sullivan, P.A. & Brobeck, T.C. (November 2009). "Dysphagia associated with rare & complex conditions: Total laryngectomy." Convention Program Committee Seminar presented at the 2009 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA. 

Brobeck, T. C. (October 2008). “Linking neurology, physiology and the treatment of neurogenic dysphagia in adults.” Invited presentation for the 2008 Annual Convention of the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Brobeck, T. C. (March 2007). “Individuals with traumatic brain injury: Recovery paths for citizens & soldiers.” Provided keynote lecture for TRI-UNITY Community Conference on Traumatic Brain Injury, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.

Brobeck, T.C. (October 2006). “Treatment of adult dysphagia: Update and future directions.” Invited presentation for the 2006 Annual Convention of the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Brobeck, T.C. (March 2005). “Evidence-based treatment of neurogenic speech, voice, and swallowing disorders.” Invited presentation for the Southwest Conference on Communication Disorders, Albuquerque, NM.

Brobeck, T.C. (February 2005). “Evidence-based treatment of neurogenic communication disorders.” Invited presentation for Professional Therapy Services, Peoria, IL.

Stout, C.E., Farmer, S.S., Brobeck, T.C., Rhein, D. (November 2006). “A clinical reasoning triangulation model: Connecting classroom and clinic.” Seminar accepted to the 2006 Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami, FL.

Brobeck, T. C. and Serna, S. (November 2004). “Introduction to using palatometry for biofeedback during speech production.” Poster session presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Albuquerque, NM.

Brobeck, T. (February 2000). "'The epiglottis didn't invert!' Does it really move on its own?" Paper presented at the 2000 Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Brobeck, T. (February 2000). "Instrumentation for speech and voice on a limited budget: A review." Paper presented at the 2000 Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Lakumb, C., Brobeck, T., Domico, M. (February 2000). "Exploration of the 7-step Edgeness Program in the treatment of right neglect confounded by aphasia and apraxia." Paper presented at the 2000 Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, IL.

Brobeck, T. C. (October 1999). Panel member for Chicago Tribune's Allied Health forum on the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

Brobeck, T. C., Karnell, M.P., Luschei,E.L. (October 1996). “Variations in epiglottic configuration: Relationships to age and swallowing.” Poster session presented at the Fifth Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Aspen, Colorado.

Brobeck, T. C. (September 1996). “Anterior cervical discectomy and dysphagia.” Invited presentation to the Chicagoland Dysphagia Clinician’s Forum, Chicago, IL.

Brobeck, T.C. (November 1994). “An interdisciplinary approach to swallowing problems.” Featured speaker in telerounds presentation sponsored by the Central Illinois Higher Education Consortium, Peoria, IL.

Crosson, B., Barco, P.P, Velozo, C.A., Bolesta, M.M., Werts, D., & Brobeck, T.C. (1989). “Awareness and compensation in community reintegration after head injury.” Paper presented at the Second Annual Conference on Cognitive Rehabilitation and Community Reintegration, Richmond, VA.

Brobeck, T. C. (February 1989). Comprehensive Examination Doctoral Research Project, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Hemispheric specialization and processing capacity in a monaural listening task.

Robin, D.A., Rizzo, M., & Brobeck, T.C. (June 1988). “The effect of focal cerebral lesions on intramodal and crossmodal orienting of attention.” Paper presented at the Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Harwich Port, MA.

Sandson, J., Crosson, B., Posner, M., Barco, P.P., Brobeck, T.C., & Velozo, C.A. (May 1987). Attentional imbalances in head injury.” Paper presented at the Fifth Annual Mid-South Conference on Human Neuropsychology, Memphis, TN.

MASTER'S THESIS COMMITTEES at MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

McLoud, K., Wolford, G., Brobeck, T., Fissel, S., & Wolford, L. (2020). Outcomes of speech-language pathology graduate students with speech-language pathologist assistant experience.

Larsen, A., Wolford, L., Brobeck, T., & O’Neal, S. (2019). A comparison of two swallowing exercises in patients with chronic head and neck cancer post-radiation.   

Wilson, K., Christensen, S., Ratiu, I., Brobeck, T., MacPherson, C. (2018).  Effects of pragmatic deficits on quality of life in aphasia.

SLP 2024 COHORT STUDENT CAPSTONE PROJECTS at MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Dunbar, J., Briciu, M., & Brobeck, T. (2023, November). Exploring Assessment Measures with Speech-Language Pathologists Who are Certified in SPEAK OUT!® Treatment. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Flores, E., Frain, E., & Brobeck, T. (2023, November). Clinician Perspectives on Gender Affirming Voice. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Smith, M., Thomas, M., & Brobeck, T. (2023, November). Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Improve Care of Individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia: Enhancing Knowledge and Confidence through Education. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Stipanovich, R., Mirow, J., & Brobeck, T. (2023, November). A Resource for Speech-Language Pathology Students on 5 Rare Pediatric Diseases. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

SLP 2023 COHORT STUDENT CAPSTONE PROJECTS at MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Kolbeck, A., Allen, H., & Brobeck, T. (2022, November). Two Cents on Consent: A Podcase. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

SLP 2020  COHORT STUDENT CAPSTONE PROJECTS at  MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Abutin, S. & Brobeck, T. (2020, November). Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) and Voice: A Retrospective Case Report. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Baronia, M. & Brobeck, T.  (2020, November). Writing a Communication Disorders Café Business Proposal.  Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Christensen, S. & Kerr, S. & Brobeck, T.  (2020, November). Effectiveness of Sport-Related Concussion (SRC) Training for Female College Athletes. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Cordova, V. & Brobeck, T. (2020, November). Teaching Future Medical Professionals to Communicate with Patients with Aphasia. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Pen, C., Graves, L., & Brobeck, T. (2020, November). Community Re-Entry Strategies and Rehabilitation Resources Following a Stroke. Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

Steel, L. & Brobeck, T. (2020, November). What Are Clients of the Speech-Language Institute Doing with Unused Medications? Project presented during Capstone dissemination, Glendale, Arizona.

SLP 2019 COHORT STUDENT CAPSTONE PROJECTS at  MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Bravo, B., Niere, N., Brobeck, T., & Fissel, S. (2018, October). Development of a resource toolkit portfolio for individuals with traumatic brain injury. Project presented at the second annual Capstone Dissemination Forum, Glendale, Arizona.

Costouros, P., Parrillo, F., Brobeck, T., & Fissel, S. (2018, November). Supported conversation (SC) for adults with aphasia: results of an inter-professional SC training event for occupational therapy graduate students. Project presented at the second annual Capstone Dissemination Forum, Glendale, Arizona.

Kernen, H., Sousa, D., Brobeck, T., & Fissel, S. (2018, October). The art of care. Project presented at the second annual Capstone Dissemination Forum, Glendale, Arizona.

Nicholas, K., Vierling, C., Brobeck, T., & Fissel, S. (2018, November). Arizona brain injury resource hub. Project presented at the second annual Capstone Dissemination Forum, Glendale, Arizona.

Smith, W., Brobeck, T., & Fissel, S. (2018, October). Development of an inter- professional training module targets roles of occupational therapists, dentistry, and speech-language pathologists when working with patients presenting with dysphagia post chemo-radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Project presented at the second annual Capstone Dissemination Forum, Glendale, Arizona.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Arizona Speech-Language Hearing Association

ASHA Special Interest Group 2 – Neurogenic Communication Disorders

ASHA Special Interest Group 3 – Voice and Upper Airway Disorders

ASHA Special Interest Group 13 – Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)

ASHA Special Interest Group 19 – Speech Science

Brobeck, T., 2023 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Program Development Grant from the Parkinson Voice Project. (Funded April 2023)

Brobeck T., Wash, E., Sanchez, S., Tokarz, E. (2023). Submitted proposal for the Parkinson Voice Project Therapy and Research Center Grant. (Not Funded)

Brobeck, T.  2020 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Grant from the Parkinson Voice Project. (Funded April 2020)

Brobeck, T. (2004) Submitted proposal for ASHA - Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) award. (Not Funded).

Certifications, Licensures, Awards

CCC-SLP - January 1984 to present: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 

S-LP (C) - December 2018 to 2021: Clinical certification in Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

Licensure - October 2017 to present: Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist – State of Arizona, Arizona Department of Health Services 

Licensure - August 2003 to December 2017:  Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist – State of New  Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board

ACE  Award - November 2004, October 2006, October 2008, July 2010, October 2014, March 2019, April 2021:  Award for Continuing Education  (ACE) – Continuing Education Board of the  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association