Joan M Burleigh
Audiology at Eagle Lk Dr, Fort Collins, CO

CEO and Co-Founder at Able Kids Foundation

Research

Able Kids Foundation since 2006 - CEO and Co-Founder Colorado State University 2002 - 2005 - Senior Research Scientist and Scholar, Dept. of Computer and Electrical Engineering Colorado State University 1991 - 2005 - Director-Center For Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1989 - 1991 - Associate Director- Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1985 - 1989 - Assistant Director-Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1980 - 1985 - Instructor and Director of Hearing Clinics Colorado State University 1974 - 1985 - Researcher-Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1975 - 1980 - Instructor and Coordinator of Pediatric Audiology Colorado State University 1974 - 1975 - Instructor and Clinical Audiologist University Hospital 1973 - 1974 - Clinical Audiologist University of Western Ontario 1973 - 1974 - Clinical Lecturer-Audiology

Colorado State University 1994 - 1996
Ph.D, MA-CCC-A, BS, Special Needs, Audiology, and Central Auditory Processing Disorders Northwestern University
Masters of Arts, Audiology University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology

Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Central Auditory Processing Disorders clinical evaluations, Central Auditory Processing Disorders management and technology solutions, Central Auditory Processing Disorders Presentations, CAPD, CAP, Hearing Loss, Assistive Devices

Dr. Burleigh’s 34 year career in the field of audiology has focused on teaching, research and administration in areas of clinical audiology and pediatric audiology. She has served as a clinical audiologist, researcher, and director of three Auditory Centers, educator, national speaker, entrepreneur, author, and inventor. Her focus is on central auditory processing disorders, researching areas such as behavioral manifestations, evaluation procedures and management for children and adults with central auditory nervous system dysfunction. She served as a Senior Research Scientist/ Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of the Center for Central Auditory Research at Colorado State University. She has co-authored Handbook of Central Auditory Processing in Children along with authored or co-authored several invited chapters in textbooks, including Central Auditory Processing Disorders in Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice, (2002).

Dr. Burleigh was awarded the highly prestigious General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Gold Medal, the only non-Mason ever to receive this honor in the history of this two hundred year old organization. , Dr. Burleigh’s research and technological advancements sponsored by the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International Royal Arch Research Assistance has received recognition from the President of the United States, George W. Bush “One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to give back to our communities and to make them better places for everyone to live. You have answered that call to serve by dedicating your time and talents to helping other. I commend your commitment and contribution to making a difference in the lives of your neighbors. Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for your continued success.”

CEO and Co-Founder at Able Kids Foundation

Research

Able Kids Foundation since 2006 - CEO and Co-Founder Colorado State University 2002 - 2005 - Senior Research Scientist and Scholar, Dept. of Computer and Electrical Engineering Colorado State University 1991 - 2005 - Director-Center For Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1989 - 1991 - Associate Director- Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1985 - 1989 - Assistant Director-Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1980 - 1985 - Instructor and Director of Hearing Clinics Colorado State University 1974 - 1985 - Researcher-Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1975 - 1980 - Instructor and Coordinator of Pediatric Audiology Colorado State University 1974 - 1975 - Instructor and Clinical Audiologist University Hospital 1973 - 1974 - Clinical Audiologist University of Western Ontario 1973 - 1974 - Clinical Lecturer-Audiology

Colorado State University 1994 - 1996
Ph.D, MA-CCC-A, BS, Special Needs, Audiology, and Central Auditory Processing Disorders Northwestern University
Masters of Arts, Audiology University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology

Central Auditory Processing Disorders, Central Auditory Processing Disorders clinical evaluations, Central Auditory Processing Disorders management and technology solutions, Central Auditory Processing Disorders Presentations, CAPD, CAP, Hearing Loss, Assistive Devices

Dr. Burleigh’s 34 year career in the field of audiology has focused on teaching, research and administration in areas of clinical audiology and pediatric audiology. She has served as a clinical audiologist, researcher, and director of three Auditory Centers, educator, national speaker, entrepreneur, author, and inventor. Her focus is on central auditory processing disorders, researching areas such as behavioral manifestations, evaluation procedures and management for children and adults with central auditory nervous system dysfunction. She served as a Senior Research Scientist/ Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of the Center for Central Auditory Research at Colorado State University. She has co-authored Handbook of Central Auditory Processing in Children along with authored or co-authored several invited chapters in textbooks, including Central Auditory Processing Disorders in Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice, (2002).

Dr. Burleigh was awarded the highly prestigious General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Gold Medal, the only non-Mason ever to receive this honor in the history of this two hundred year old organization. , Dr. Burleigh’s research and technological advancements sponsored by the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International Royal Arch Research Assistance has received recognition from the President of the United States, George W. Bush “One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to give back to our communities and to make them better places for everyone to live. You have answered that call to serve by dedicating your time and talents to helping other. I commend your commitment and contribution to making a difference in the lives of your neighbors. Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for your continued success.”

Co-Founder and CEO at Able Kids Foundation

Nonprofit Organization Management

Able Kids Foundation since 2006 - Co-Founder and CEO Colorado State University 2002 - 2005 - Senior Research Scientist/Scholar, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Colorado State University 1991 - 2005 - Director, Center for Central Auditory Research Coloado State University 1996 - 2002 - Research Scientist Colorado State University 1989 - 1991 - Director, Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1985 - 1989 - Assistant Director, Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1980 - 1985 - Instructor and Director of Hearing Clinics Colorado State University 1974 - 1985 - Researcher, Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University 1975 - 1980 - Instructor and Coordinator of Pediatric Audiology Colorado State University 1974 - 1975 - Instructor and Clinical Audiologist University Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada 1973 - 1974 - Clinical Audiologist University of Western Ontario 1973 - 1974 - Clinical Lecturer

Colorado State University 1993 - 1996
Ph.D., Special Needs Northwestern University 1973
Masters of Arts, Audiology University of Tulsa 1971
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing

Dr. Burleigh has established a one of a kind international Central Auditory Research and Diagnostic Center which provides an in-depth evaluation of central auditory nervous system function, state-of-the-art techology solutions, individualized management program, individual and school-based conferencing and comprehensive reports for individual clients. Dr. Burleigh’s career has focused on teaching, research and administration in areas of clinical audiology, pediatric audiology, and central auditory processing disorders in children and adults. She has co-authored Handbook of Central Auditory Processing in Children along with authored or co-authored several invited chapters in textbooks, including Central Auditory Processing Disorders in Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice, (2002). Dr. Burleigh has authored or co-authored several tests for central auditory nervous system function including the Ipsilateral-Contralateral Competing Sentences Test.

In recognition of Dr. Burleigh’s contributions and achievements on behalf of humanity, Dr. Burleigh was awarded the highly prestigious General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Gold Medal, the only non-Mason ever to receive this honor in the history of this two hundred year old organization. Dr. Burleigh’s research and technological advancements sponsored by the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International Royal Arch Research Assistance has received recognition from the President of the United States, George W. Bush “One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to give back to our communities and to make them better places for everyone to live. You have answered that call to serve by dedicating your time and talents to helping other. I commend your commitment and contribution to making a difference in the lives of your neighbors. Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for your continued success.”