Dr. Patrick Coppens, CCC-SLP
Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences & Disorders
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Education
- Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL., 1991
- M.A. Neurolinguistics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium, 1983
- B.A. Germanic Linguistics, Teaching Certificate, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium, 1981
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Specialization
- Adult neurogenics
- Aphasia
- Head trauma
- Neuroanatomy
- Research design
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Recent Publications
- Papathanasiou, I., Coppens, P., & Potagas, C. (Eds.) (2013). Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
- Papathanasiou, I., & Coppens, P. (2013). Basic concepts and operational definitions. In I. Papathanasiou, P. Coppens, & C. Potagas (Eds.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (pp. xix–xxiii). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
- Papathanasiou, I., Coppens, P., & Ansaldo, A. (2013). Plasticity and recovery in aphasia. In I. Papathanasiou, P. Coppens, & C. Potagas (Eds.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (pp. 49–66). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
- Murray, L., & Coppens, P. (2013). Formal and informal assessment of aphasia. In I.Papathanasiou, P. Coppens, & C. Potagas (Eds.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (pp. 66–91). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
- Coppens, P. (2011). Crossed aphasia. In J. Kreutzer, J. DeLuca, J.; & B. Caplan (Eds.).Encyclopedia of clinical neuropsychology. New York, NY: Springer.
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Recent Presentations
- Coppens, P. (2012, April). Applied evidence-based practice: How to use scientific thinking in clinic. Short course presented at the New York Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Saratoga Springs, NY.
- Coppens, P., & Allen, N. (2012, April). Educating students about evidence-based practice: Transitioning between classroom and clinic. Poster session presented at the New York Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Saratoga Springs, NY.
- Coppens, P., & Hungerford, S. (2011, November). Conceptualizing the “clinical expertise” component of evidence-based practice. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Greenwald, M., Keintz, C., Coppens, P., & Rangamani, G. (2011, November). Collaborative methods for training research and EBP: The triad model. Invited seminar presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
- Coppens, P., Hungerford, S., & Allen, N. (2010, November). Identifying discrepancies between on-campus student preparation and externship school experiences. Poster session presented to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA.
- Coppens, P. (2009, November). Addressing cognitive skills in aphasia therapy? A primer for clinicians. Poster session presented to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Coppens, P. (2009, November). Aphasia associated with poor short-term memory: Diagnostic & therapy issues. Poster session presented to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Hungerford, S., Coppens, P., & Orlowsky, D. (2009, November). A case of Foreign Accent Syndrome: Untangling an etiological riddle. One hour seminar presented to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Alexandrou, M., Brockhues, L., Stubbs, K., & Coppens, P. (May, 2009). When short-term memory influences aphasia: A diagnostic conundrum. Poster session presented to the meeting of the New York Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Saratoga Springs, NY.