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Research Interests
Catherine Off's research focuses on treatment intensity and rural outreach in the context of post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation, with a focus on both patient and family caregiver outcomes and graduate student clinician training. Catherine’s team investigates principles of neuroplasticity as they relate to the rehabilitation of neurologic communication disorders stemming from stroke and traumatic brain injury in the context of the World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (WHO-ICF) model.
Research interests:
- Aphasia
- Language
- Spoken Language Production
- Apraxia of Speech
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs
- Caregiver Education, Training, and Wellness
- Treatment Intensity and Dosage
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cognitive-Communication Assessment and Treatment
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Linguistics, University of California at Berkeley
Doctorate, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington
Master, Communication Disorders, University of Wyoming
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Comparing Patient Outcomes in Aphasia Rehabilitation: Intensive Comprehensive, Modified Intensive Comprehensive, and Usual Care Models
Jenna, G. M., Off, C., Scharp, V., Fahey, D., Slovarp, L. & Quindry, J., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. 68, 8, p. 4006-4030 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs): Launching the next decade of research and clinical implementation
Scharp, V. L., Off, C. & Griffin-Musick, J., 2025, In: Aphasiology. 39, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research gaps in Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs: A qualitative study
Scharp, V. L., Off, C. A., Wilson, M. & Roberts, K. J., 2025, In: Aphasiology. 39, 1, p. 137-171 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effect of Attentional Manipulation on Cough Reflex Sensitivity in Individuals with Refractory Chronic Cough and Healthy Controls
Salois, J. R., Slovarp, L. J., Spinti, I., Graham, J., Thorne, J., Glaspey, A., Off, C. & Jetté, M., Jun 12 2025, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 14, 12, 4199.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The sustainability of Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs: Perspectives of international ICAP leaders
Scharp, V. L., Roberts, K. J. & Off, C. A., Sep 19 2025, In: Aphasiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations