Newcastle University

Research Interests

I am a Speech and Language Therapist at heart and my research and teaching reflects a desire to make a difference in everyday life. I am a specialist in acquired neurological communication disorders and dysphagia. My main interest is adult aphasia, particularly the language used by people with acquired apraxia of speech (AOS).

Other Expertise

Earlier in my career I adapted the Aphasia Screening Test into Panjabi, and I am still interested in bilingual aphasia. I hold a masters level qualification in dysphagia.

Current Work

I am currently working as SLT expert practitioner and project lead for a 2 year project funded by North Tyneside Council, called CHANT (Communication Hub for Aphasia in North Tyneside). My NHS employer is North Tyneside PCT.
I am writing papers from my PhD which was awarded from the University of Manchester in November 2008 for 'An investigation of Apraxia of Speech and grammar in connected speech following stroke'.
I was also awarded some research money from the North of Tyne Research Collaboration to carry out a research evaluation of the CHANT project. This will shed light on long term support for people with aphasia following stroke, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. I am being supported in this work by Dr Anne Whitworth.
I continue to enjoy working as a clinical educator for some sessions in the North East Aphasia Centre at the university.

Esteem Indicators

I am an advisor in Apraxia of Speech to RCSLT

• Mumby K, Bowen A, Hesketh A. Apraxia of speech: How reliable are speech and language therapists' diagnoses?. Clinical Rehabilitation 2007, 21(8), 760-767.
• Mumby, K. Preliminary Results from using the Panjabi Adaptation of the Aphasia Screening Test. British Journal of Disorders of Communication 1990, 25, 209-226.
• Mumby, K. An adaptation of the Aphasia Screening Test for use with Panjabi speakers. British Journal of Disorders of Communication 1988, 23, 267-292.
• Mumby, K. The Aphasia Screening Test Panjabi Adaptation and Aphasia Screening Test Treatment Leaflets. 1988.self published.