Introduction
Curtin Academy Fellow (2017)
Fellow of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia (2015) FSPAA
Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning awarded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training (2017)
Outstanding Clinician Award - (2015) International Fluency Association World Congress, Portugal
Lecturer and Research supervisor to Undergraduate and Masters students in:
- Stuttering Disorders
- Professional Preparation and Competencies
- Professional Ethics and Medico-legal Ethics
- Virtual Learning
STEM Outreach Program- Techtrails Community Manager of Women in Technology WA (WITWA)
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Clinical Supervisor and Coordinator Stuttering Disorders Clinic -
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Winner of Curtin Commercial Innovation Award 2014 - Innovation in Education Prize -
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Dr Janet Beilby has been a lecturer, researcher and clinician in the field of dementia, virtual reality and stuttering for over 30 years. She is well known nationally and internationally and has treated thousands of clients, trained hundreds of students and been awarded over half a million dollars in research funds investigating varying aspects of stuttering disorders, dementia and virtual education. Janet is part of a consortium investigating the genes responsible for stuttering disorders. In addition, Janet has research collaborations with Wayne State University, George Washington University and the University of Maryland.
Janet has over 30 peer-reviewed publications online and in high impact journals and is an editorial reviewer for 8 international professional journals.
Janet is a board member on the International Fluency Association Standards of Practice committee and an advisory board member for the SpeakEasy Association of Australia.
In recent years, Janet has been an invited speaker at prestigious international stuttering research symposiums including: the European Symposium on Fluency Disorders, the Oxford Dysfluency Conference, the American Association of Speech- Language-Hearing Association conventions, the World Congress on Fluency Disorders and the National Stuttering Association Research symposium.
Overview
- 1977-1979 :Speech Pathologist and Acting Speech Pathologist in Charge, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre
- 1980-1984 Clinical Co-ordinator, School of Human Communication Sciences, Curtin University of Technology
- July 1982 to December 1983 W K Kellogg International Fellow in USA
- 1984 - Present Lecturer, School of Human Communication Sciences, Curtin University of Technology
- 1996 - October to February 1997 Acting Head of School of Human Communication Sciences, Curtin University of Technology
- 1999 - February to March 1999 Acting Head of School of Human Communication Sciences, Curtin University of Technology
- June 2000 Present Lecturer in Stuttering Disorders, School of Occupational Therpay, Social Work and Speech Pathology Curtin University
Post Nominals
B.Sc (Speech Pathology) Post Grad Dip (Education) M.Sc. (Speech Science) Ph.D. (Psychology)
Research Interests
Stuttering Disorders in children and adults. Adolescent stuttering and special needs. Psychosocial aspects of early stuttering. Medico-legal ethics. Professional issues and professional preparation practice.
2007 Curtin University of Technology - Women in Research Seeding Grant
2009 & 2010 Dr Michelle Byrnes, Janet Beilby and Dr David Blacker "Neurotrauma
Research Program (NRP) Project Grant" of $150,000.00 over 2 years from the WAIMR Neurotrauma Research Program
Grant Title: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Neurotrauma Patients: Application of a novel intervention.
2011 Dr Michelle Byrnes, Ms Janet Beilby, Mr Mitch Hart, Prof Stephan Schug
"Neurotrauma Research Program (NRP) Project Grant" of $173,000.00 over 2 years from the WAIMR Neurotrauma Research Program
Grant Title: A randomised controlled trial in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for neurotrauma patients experiencing chronic pain (2011, 2012)
2013 Genetics research collaboration
2015 Beilby, J., Cartwright, J., & Brundage, S. “Interacting with a Virtual Resident with Dementia: Applying Virtual Learning Environments to Communication Skills Training” Alzheimer’s Australia 2015 - $50,000
2016/17 Beilby, J., Cartwright, J., Allen, P. “Training Interpersonal Communication Skills of the Victorian and community Care Workforce using a Context-Rich Virtual Learning Environment” Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria - $26,500
Membership
Member Speech Pathology Australia Member Private Speech Path Assoc of W.A. Member Speak Easy Association of Australia International Affiliate American Speech Language Hearing Assoc International Fluency Association member Clinical Supervisor and Co-ordinator Curtin University Stuttering Treatment Clinic
- Member of Speech Pathology Australia, 1977 to present
- Member of Australian Public Health Association, 1977-1980
- Honorary Treasurer, Western Australian Branch of the Speech Pathology Australia, 1977-1978
- Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medical Education, 1980-1982
- Member of the Professional Services Board of the Speech Pathology Australia, 1978-1982 and 1984-1987
- Chairperson of the Professional Services Board of the Speech Pathology Australia, 1979-1982
- International Affiliate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1984 - present
- Member of the International Fluency Association, 1990 - present.
- Member of Speak Easy Association of Australia, 1980 - present
- International Fluency Association – Standards and Certification committee member (2012 – present).
W K Kellogg Foundation International Fellowship Award, 1982-1983.
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence, 1996.
Speech Pathology Australia Recognition of Service Award,
1997 Australian SpeakEasy Association 1997 National Award for Special Recognition.
2010 Children's Week Award of Recognition
2012 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence and Innovation, Providing Quality Service
2013 Early Career Researcher Highest Research Performance Index Publications, Faculty of Health Sciences
2014 Innovation in Education Prize - Curtin Commercial Innovation Awards
2014 Faculty of Health Sciences Teaching Excellence and Innovation Awards - Excellence in Teaching - Clinical Education
2014 Curtin University Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
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Fellow of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia (2015) FSPAA
2015 Outstanding Clinician Award - World Congress of the International Fluency Association - Portugal
2017 Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning awarded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training
2017 Curtin Academy Fellow
Fields Of Research
Language, Communication and Culture
Medical and Health Sciences
Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
Supervision
Teaching Summary
Stuttering Disorders,Professional Preparation and Competencies, Professional Ethics, Clinical Supervisor and Co-ordinator Stuttering Treatment Clinic Coordinator Professional Masters Programme.
Lecturer to Masters students in:
- Stuttering Disorders
- Professional Preparation and Competencies
- Professional Ethics
- Virtual Learning
Publications
2019
- Druker, K., N. Hennessey, T. Mazzucchelli, and J. Beilby. 2019. "Elevated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children who stutter." Journal of Fluency Disorders 59: 80-90.
- Beilby, J. M., K. Druker, and T. Mazzucchelli. 2019. "An evaluation of an integrated fluency and resilience program for early developmental stuttering disorders." Journal of Communication Disorders 78: 69-83.
- Carter, A. K., L. J. Breen, and J. M. Beilby. 2019. "Self-efficacy beliefs: Experiences of adults who stutter." Journal of Fluency Disorders 60: 11-25.
- Druker, K., T. Mazzucchelli, N. Hennessey, and J. Beilby. 2019. "Parent perceptions of an integrated stuttering treatment and behavioral self-regulation program for early developmental stuttering." Journal of Fluency Disorders 62
2018
- Banszki, F., J. M. Beilby, M. Quail, P. J. Allen, S. Brundage, and J. Spitalnick. 2018. "A Clinical educator's experience using a virtual patient to teach communication and interpersonal skills." Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 34 (3): 60-73.
- Beilby, J. M., and J. S. Yaruss. 2018. "Beilby, J. M., & Yaruss, S. (2018) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Stuttering Disorders. Chapter 7, More than Fluency. Plural Publishing, Inc. California." In More Than Fluency Amster, B., and E. Klein., 111-129 San Diego: Plural publishing.
- Robinson, K. E., P. J. Allen, M. Quail, and J. Beilby. 2018. "Virtual patient clinical placements improve student communication competence." Interactive Learning Environments
- Beilby, J. M., S. Kraft, and E. Lowther. 2018. "The Role of Effortful Control in Stuttering: Replication Study." American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology One: 1-15.
2017
- Brundage, S. B., K. L. Winters, and J. M. Beilby. 2017. "Fear of negative evaluation, trait anxiety, and judgment bias in adults who stutter." American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 26 (2): 498-510.
- Breen, L. J., M. O'Connor, S. Calder, V. Tai, J. Cartwright, and J. M. Beilby. 2017. "The health professionals’ perspectives of support needs of adult head and neck cancer survivors and their families: a Delphi study." Supportive Care In Cancer 25 (8): 2413-2420.
- Carter, A., L. Breen, J. S. Yaruss, and J. Beilby. 2017. "Self-efficacy and quality of life in adults who stutter." Journal Of Fluency Disorders 54: 14-23.
2016
- Quail, M., S. B. Brundage, J. Spitalnick, P. J. Allen, and J. Beilby. 2016. "Student self-reported communication skills, knowledge and confidence across standardised patient, virtual and traditional clinical learning environments." BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 16
2014
- Hennessey, N. W., E. Dourado, and J. M. Beilby. 2014. "Anxiety and speaking in people who stutter: An investigation using the emotional Stroop task." Journal of Fluency Disorders 40: 44-57.
- Beilby, J. 2014. "Psychosocial Impact of Living with a Stuttering Disorder: Knowing Is Not Enough." Seminars in Speech and Language 35 (2): 132-143.
2013
- Beilby, J. M., M. L. Byrnes, E. L. Meagher, and J. S. Yaruss. 2013. "The impact of stuttering on adults who stutter and their partners." Journal of Fluency Disorders 38: 14-29.
2012
- Beilby, J. M., M. L. Byrnes, and J. S. Yaruss. 2012. "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adults who stutter: Psychosocial adjustment and speech fluency." Journal of Fluency Disorders 37: 289-299.
- Beilby, J. M., M. L. Byrnes, and K. N. Young. 2012. "The experiences of living with a sibling who stutters: A preliminary study." Journal of Fluency Disorders 37: 135-148.
- Lau, S. R., J. M. Beilby, M. L. Byrnes, and N. W. Hennessey. 2012. "Parenting styles and attachment in school-aged children who stutter." Journal of Communication Disorders 45: 98-110.
- Byrnes, M., J. Beilby, P. Ray, R. McLennan, J. Ker, and S. Schug. 2012. "Patient-focused goal planning process and outcome after spinal cord injury rehabilitation: Quantitative and qualitative audit." Clinical Rehabilitation 26: 1141-1149.
- Beilby, J. M., and M. L. Byrnes. 2012. "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for People Who Stutter." Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders 22: 34-46.
- Beilby, J., M. Byrnes, and J. Yaruss. 2012. "The Impact of a Stuttering Disorder on Western Australian Children and Adolescents." Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders 22: 51-62.
2008
- Mulcahy, K., N. Hennessey, J. Beilby, and M. Byrnes. 2008. "Social anxiety and the severity and typography of stuttering in adolescents." Journal of Fluency Disorders 33: 306-319.
- Franklin, D. E., C. L. Taylor, N. W. Hennessey, and J. M. Beilby. 2008. "Investigating factors related to the effects of time-out on stuttering in adults." International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders 43 (3): 283-299.
- Hennessey, N. W., C. Y. Nang, and J. M. Beilby. 2008. "Speeded verbal responding in adults who stutter: Are there deficits in linguistic encoding?." Journal of Fluency Disorders 33: 180-202.
2005
- Devine, A., I. M. Dick, S. S. Dhaliwal, R. Naheed, J. Beilby, and R. L. Prince. 2005. "Prediction of incident osteoporotic fractures in elderly women using the free estradiol index." Osteoporosis International 16: 216-221.