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Selected Publications

Chapters in Books

Armstrong, E. (invited chapter, in press). Systemic Functional Linguistics and aphasia: Bilingual applications. In S. Makoni, N. Muller, & R. Schraus, R. (Eds.), Bilingualism in aging and emerging alternative perspectives.Amsterdam: John Benjamins

Armstrong, E., & Ferguson, A. J. (in press). Interacting with difficulty: The case of aphasia. In C. Prevignano & p. J. Thibault (Eds.), Language Interaction: Discussing the State of the Art. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.

Armstrong, E., Ferguson, A. J., Mortensen, L., & Togher, L. (2005). Acquired language disorders: Some functional insights. In J. Webster, C. Matthiessen, & R. Hasan (Eds.), Continuing Discourse on Language: A Functional Perspective, Vol. 1, pp.383-412. London: Equinox.

Armstrong, E.M. (1995). A linguistic approach to the functional skills of aphasic speakers. In C. Code & D.J. Muller (Eds.), Aphasia therapy. London: Whurr Publishing Company.

Armstrong, E.M. (1993). Aphasia rehabilitation: A sociolinguistic perspective. In A. Holland & M.Forbes (Eds.), Aphasia treatment: World perspectives. San Diego: Singular Pub.

Journal Articles

Armstrong, E., & Ulatowska, H. K. (accepted August 2006). Stroke stories: The aphasia experience. Aphasiology.

Armstrong, E., & Mortensen, L. (accepted for publication May, 2006). Everyday talk: Its role in assessment and treatment for individuals with aphasia. Brain Injury.

Bartlett, S. & Armstrong, E. (2005). Linguistic resources of individuals with Asperger Syndrome. Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, 19(3), 203-213.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Language disorder: A functional linguistic perspective. Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, 19(3), 137-153.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Expressing opinions and feelings in aphasia: Linguistic options.
Aphasiology, 19(3/5), 285-296.

Ferguson, A. J., & Armstrong, E. (2004). Reflections on speech-language therapists' talk: Implications for clinical practice and education. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 39(4), 469-507.

Armstrong, E. (2003). Communication culture in acute speech pathology settings: Current issues. Advances in Speech Language Pathology, 5(2), 137-143.

Armstrong, E. (2002). Variation in the Discourse of Non-Brain-Damaged Speakers on a Clinical Task. Aphasiology, 16(4/5/6), 647-658.

Armstrong, E. (2002). A Review of Constructing (In)Competence. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 37(1).

Armstrong, E.M. (2001). Connecting lexical patterns of verb usage with discourse meanings in aphasia. Aphasiology, 15, 1029-1046.

Armstrong, E.M. (2000). Aphasic discourse: The story so far. Aphasiology, 14(9), 875-892.

Armstrong, E.M. (1992). Clause complex relations in aphasic discourse: A longitudinal case study. Journal of Neurolinguistics, 7(4), 261-275.

Armstrong, E.M. (1991). The potential of cohesion analysis in the analysis and treatment of aphasic discourse. Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, 5, (1), 39-51.

Armstrong, E.M., Isman, K., Dooley, P., Brine, D., Riley, N., King, S., Dentice, R., Khanbhai, F. (2001). An investigation into the quality of life of individuals following laryngectomy. Head & Neck, 23(1):16-24.

Code C. Mackie N. S. Armstrong E. Stiegler L. Armstrong J. Bushby E. Carew-Price P. Curtis H. Haynes P. McLeod E. Muhleisen V. Neate J. Nikolas A. Rolfe D. Rubly C. Simpson R. Webber A. (2001).The public awareness of aphasia: an international survey. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders. 36 Suppl:1-6.

Damico, J.S., Simmons-Mackie, N., Oelschlaeger, M., Elman, R., Armstrong, E.M. (1999). Qualitative issues in aphasia research: Basic Issues. Aphasiology, 13(9/10/11), .651-666.

Ferguson, A.J. & Armstrong, E.M. (1997). Semantic Therapy: Process and Content. Aphasiology. 11(11), 1090-1094.

Ferguson, A.J. & Armstrong, E.M. (1996). The Palpa: A valid investigation of language? Aphasiology, 10(2), 193-197.

Ferguson, A. J., Worrall, L., McPhee, J., Buskell, R., Armstrong, E., & Togher, L. (2003). Testamentary capacity and aphasia: a descriptive case report with implications for clinical practice. Aphasiology, 17(10), 965-980.

Katz, R., Hallowell, B., Code, C., Armstrong, E.M., Roberts, P., Pound, C., Katz, L., (2000). A multi-national comparison of aphasia management practices. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 35(2), 303-314..

Simmons-Mackie, N., Code, C., Armstrong, E. Stiegler, E., & Elman, R. (2002). What is aphasia? Results of an international survey. Aphasiology, 16(8), 837-848.

Recent Conference Presentations

Armstrong, E., Mortensen, L., Byng, S., McVicker, S., & Pound, C. (2006). Communicating in aphasia group therapy. Paper presented at Speech Pathology Association of Australia National Conference, Fremantle, May.

Ferguson, A., Isaac, K., Armstrong, E., Roger, P., & Candlin, C. N. (2006). Working together: Speech pathologists’ and interpreters’ perspectives. Paper presented at Speech Pathology Association of Australia National Conference, Fremantle, May.

Mortensen, L., & Armstrong, E. (2005). Reflections on ideational resources: transitivity and logical relations. 32nd International Systemic Functional Linguistics Congress, Sydney, July.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Introduction to Module: Diversity in the Speech Pathology profession: What are we looking for? Speech Pathology Association of Australia Annual Conference, Canberra, May.

Mirabito, K., & Armstrong, E. (2005). Parent reactions to speech therapy involvement. Paper presented at the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Annual Conference, Canberra, May.

Ferguson, A., Candlin, C., Armstrong, E., Isaac, K., & Roger, P. (2005). Speech pathologists and interpreters: Partners in action. Paper presented at the 14th AILA World Congress of Applied Linguistics, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, July 24-29.

Armstrong, E. Candlin, C. N., Ferguson, A., Isaac, K., & Roger, P. (2005). Challenges to interprofessional expertise in interpreter-mediated clinical encounters in speech pathology. Paper presented at the 3rd International interdisciplinary conference on Communication, Medicine and Ethics (COMET) and the 8th annual seminar of the Centre for Values, Ethics and Law in Medicine (VELIM), Sydney, July.

Armstrong, E. (2004). Expressing opinions and feelings in aphasia: Linguistic options. Paper presented at the Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Park City, Utah, June.

Armstrong, E. (2002). Communication issues in the acute care setting. Paper presented at seminar entitled "Swallowing and communication: Are we eating our words", University of Sydney, September.

Armstrong, E. (2002). Verbs: A discourse perspective. Paper presented as part of seminar on Verb deficits in aphasia: the impact on syntactic and discourse competencies. Tenth International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference, Brisbane, July.

Armstrong, E. (2002). Communication culture in acute speech pathology: Preventing extinction. Paper presented at the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Alice Springs, May.

Armstrong, E. M. (2001). Variation in the Discourse of Normal Speakers on a Clinical Task. Paper presented at the Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, June.

Armstrong, E.M. (2000). Functional outcomes in aphasia: A linguistic perspective. Paper presented at Understanding Language Disorders Symposium, Singapore, June.

Armstrong, E.M. (2000). Connecting lexical patterns of verb usage with discourse meanings in aphasia. Paper presented at Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Hawaii, May.

Armstrong, E.M. (2000). Normal discourse: Some observations. Paper presented at the 8th Aphasiology Symposium of Australia, Albury, NSW, November.

Armstrong, E., Ferguson, A., Mortensen, L., Togher, L., Mathers, M., Spencer, L., Rigadeau-McKenna, B., Grant, S., & Hand, L. (2001). Language Disorder: A Window to language organisation, the brain, and learning how to mean. Language, Brain and Culture Conference, Sydney, December.
(Invited Plenary)

Armstrong, E., & Mortensen, L. (2004). Everyday talk between people with aphasia and their conversational partners: A case study. Paper presented at the conference of the International Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics, Brisbane, September.

Armstrong, E., Mortensen, L., & Barker, R. (2002). Postgraduate Speech Pathology Education. Paper presented at Celebrating Teaching Conference, Macquarie University, November.

Armstrong, E., Mortensen, L., Barker, R., & Fordham, L. (2003). A look at postgraduate clinical education: The Macquarie Masters program. Paper presented at the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart, May.

Balandin, S. & Armstrong, E. M. (2001). Teaching with the experts. Paper presented at National Speech Pathology Australia Conference, Melbourne, May 20-23, 2001.

Ferguson, A., & Armstrong, E. (2003). Reflections on 'clinician-ese.' Paper presented at the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart, May.

Ferguson, A. & Armstrong, E. (2002). Communicating with difficulty: When the professional has both the power and the language. British Association of Applied Linguistics Conference, Cardiff, September.

Ferguson, A., Worrall, L., Buskell, R., McPhee, J., Togher, L., & Armstrong, E. (2004). Autonomy in life decisions for people with aphasia: Issues for speech pathologists. Paper presented at the conference of the International Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics, Brisbane, September.

Gilsenen, K., & Armstrong, E. (2003). The potential of transitivity analysis to reflect social roles in conversations between people with aphasia and their partners. Paper presented at the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart, May.

Lewis, M., Sheard, C., & Armstrong, E.M. (2000). Paper presented at the 8th Aphasiology Symposium of Australia, Albury, NSW, November.

Simmons-Mackie, N., Code, C., Armstrong, E., Stiegler, L., & Elman, R. (2001). Public Awareness of Aphasia: Results of a Survey. Paper presented at the Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, June.

Recent Invited presentations

Armstrong, E. (2005). Aphasic conversation: A linguistic perspective. UK Connect, October.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Connecting context, meaning, and wording: A functional linguistic approach to communication disorders. University of Helsinki, November.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Expressing opinions and feelings in aphasia: A linguistic approach. University of Helsinki, November.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Aphasic conversations: Everyday contexts. Dallas Aphasiology Association, University of Texas at Dallas, November.

Armstrong, E. & Mortensen, L. (2005). Making everyday talk the focus of therapy: Improving our skills with neurogenic clients.Invited Masterclass at Speech Pathology Australia national conference, May.

Armstrong, E. (2005). Working with conversation. Invited lecture to Northern Sydney Area Health speech pathologists (May).

Armstrong, E. (2004). Functional communication issues in acute hospital settings.
Invited lecture to South Western Sydney Area Health speech pathologists, September.

Armstrong, E. (2004). Working with conversation. Invited lecture to Eastern Sydney Area Health speech pathologists (September).

Armstrong, E. (2004). Discourse: An update. Invited Lecture given at South West Sydney Area Health Service Speech Pathology Professional Development Day, October.

Conference Proceedings

Mirabito, K., & Armstrong, E. (2005). Parent Reactions to Speech Therapy Involvement. In C. Heine, & L. Brown (Eds.), Proceedings of the Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Canberra, ACT, May.

Posters Presented

Armstrong, E., & Ulatowska, H. K. (2006). Stroke Stories: The Aphasia Experience. Poster presented at Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Ghent, Belgium, June.

Chong, C., Mortensen, L., & Armstrong, E. (2006). Examination of speakers with aphasia’s ability to express emotions and opinions in a recount genre. Poster presented at Speech Pathology Association of Australia National Conference, Fremantle, May.

Armstrong, E. M. (2001). Normal variation in discourse: Implications for clinical assessment. Poster presented at the British Aphasiology Conference, Exeter, Setember.

Armstrong, E. M. (1998). Logical relations in aphasic discourse. Poster presented at Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Nth Carolina.

Ferguson, A., Worrall, A., McPhee, J., Buskell, R., Armstrong, E., & Togher, L. (2002). Legal Decision Making Capacity and Aphasia: Reflections on a Case. Poster presented at 10th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference, Brisbane, July.

Isaac, K., Roger, P., Candlin, C., Ferguson, & Armstonrg, E. (2004). Health Care Interpreters and Speech Pathologists: Exploring this Professional Partnership. Poster presented at the conference of the International Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics, Brisbane, September.

Madonna, N., Armstrong, E. M., & Togher, L. (2003). Aphasia Therapy: Clients' and Therapists' Perspectives. Poster presented at the Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Orcas Island, USA.

Madonna, N., Armstrong, E. M., & Togher, L. (2002). Client and Therapist Perceptions of Aphasia Therapy. Poster presented at 10th International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference, Brisbane, July.

Recent Workshops Presented

Armstrong, E. (2006) Social discourse and conversational issues in aphasia: An update on assessment and management. Workshop presented for Speech Pathology Australia, NSW Branch as part of their Professional Development Program, 2006. Macquarie University, October.

Armstrong E. (2003). Functional management of individuals with aphasia in the acute and sub-acute hospital setting. Invited video-teleconference presentation for Speech Pathology Australia, September.

Armstrong, E. (2003). Assessment and management issues in aphasia: An update. Invited Workshop presented to speech pathologists of the Southern Area Health Service, Queanbeyan, June.

Armstrong, E.M. (2000). Functional Outcomes in Aphasia: A Linguistic Perspective. Invited speaker at Understanding Language Disorders symposium, National University of Singapore.

Armstrong, E. M., (2000). Assessment of Aphasia in the Acute Setting. Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.

Armstrong. E. & Togher, L. (2001). Measuring functional communication in everyday contexts. Invited workshop presented at the British Aphasiology Society Conference, Exeter, UK, September, 2001.