Gilson Capilouto, Ph.D.,
CCC-SLP, ATP
Associate Professor,
Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Scholarly Interest
Dr. Capilouto is studying access issues in technology with an emphasis on motor control and motor learning. She is also acquiring normative data on language representation methods associated with augmentative and alternative communication devices. Dr. Capilouto is also investigating quantitative methods for analyzing the connected discourse of adults and children.
Educational Focus
Dr. Capilouto teaches undergraduate and graduate course in the Communication Disorders curriculum including: Language Development Across The Life Span and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She also serves as a clinical supervisor. Dr. Capilouto teaches in the Rehabilitation Sciences doctoral program as well and is available to supervise Research Apprenticeships and Independent Studies as requested.
Clinical Work
Dr. Capilouto continues active clinical work. In addition to assisting students in the Division’s speech and hearing clinic, she is part of a multidisciplinary clinic team, serving children with a history of prematurity or complications at birth.
Recent Presentations and Publications
Dr. Capilouto has lectured extensively in the areas of assistive technology and augmentative communication. She has a significant history of grant funding related to assistive technology and infants and toddlers.
Pugh, B. & Capilouto, G.J. (in press) Augmentative and alternative communication and employment: An evidence based review. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention
Marshall, R.C., Capilouto, G.J., & McBride, J. (2007) Treatment of problem solving in Alzheimer's disease: A short report. Aphasiology, 21 (2), 235-247.
Capilouto, G.J., Wright, H.H., & Wagovich, S.(2006). Reliability of main event measurement in the discourse of individuals with aphasia. Aphasiology, 20 (2/3/4), 205-216.
Capilouto, G.J., Higginbotham, J., McClenaghan, B., Williams, H., & Dickerson, J. (in press). Comparison of a head operated device and expanded keyboard in a target acquisition task. Technology and Disability.
Capilouto, G.J., Wright, H.H., & Silverman, S. (in press). Analysis of connected speech by younger and older adults. Journal of Communication Disorders.
Wright, H.H., Capilouto, G.J., Silverman, S., Cranfill, T. & Davis, J. (in press). Development and reliability of a quantitative measure of adults’ narratives. Aphasiology.
Capilouto, G.J. (2004). Movement variability and speed of performance using a head-operated device and expanded cursor keys. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 3118, 820-826.
Capilouto, G.J., McClenaghan, B., Williams, H., Dickerson, J. & Hussey, J. (2004). Performance of able-bodied subjects on a text typing task using a head-operated device and expanded membrane cursor keys. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 98, 147-162.
Capilouto, G.J., McClenaghan, B., Williams, H., Dickerson, J. & Hussey, J. (2003). A case for including reaction time in comparative device studies. Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Technology and Disability: Research, Design & Policy. Arlington : RESNA Press
Abstracts
Capilouto, G.J. (2004). A portfolio approach to graduate education in AAC. The ASHA Leader, 9 (15), 96.
Wright, H.H. & Capilouto, G.J. (2004). Discourse in aphasia: History, measures and clinical implications. The ASHA Leader, 9 (15), 117.
Capilouto, G.J., Wright, H.H. & Cranfill, T. (2003). Analysis of connected speech by younger and older adults. The ASHA Leader, 8(15), 178.
Capilouto, G. (2000). Incorporating AAC across the CSD curriculum. The ASHA Leader, 5.
Chapters
Capilouto, G.J. (under contract). Assistive technology. In J. Solomon & J. O’Brien (Eds.). Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants (2nd ed.). St. Louis : Elsevier.
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