Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Sharon M. Antonucci

Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Sharon M. Antonucci

Phone: 212-992-9445
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Sharon M. Antonucci is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Dr. Antonucci's research focuses on the neural substrates of language processing in adults.  The work in her laboratory combines MRI brain imaging with behavioral language assessment and treatment.  Current projects include examining how damage to specific regions of the brain can affect word retrieval, as well as how understanding of these brain-behavior relationships can better inform the development of treatments for word retrieval impairments.  Dr. Antonucci is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), ASHA Special Interest Division 2: Neurophysiologic and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, the International Neuropsychological Society, and is an associate member of the Academy of Neurologic Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She also holds ASHA clinical certification and is a licensed speech-language pathologist in New York State.

Dr. Antonucci was pleased to be the co-chair of the National Aphasia Association Speaking Out! 2008 Conference, which was co-sponsored by the NYU/Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.  


Degrees Held

  • Ph.D. University of Arizona 2005
  • M.S. Columbia University, Teachers College 1999
  • B.A. Connecticut College 1997

Research Interests

  • Adult neurogenic communication disorders
  • Neuroimaging
  • Age-related changes in communication and cognition

Publications

  • Antonucci, S.M., Beeson, P.M., & Rapcsak, S.Z. (2004). Anomia in patients with left inferior temporal lobe lesions. Aphasiology, 18(5/6/7), 543-554.
  • Antonucci, S.M., Beeson, P.M., Labiner, D.M., & Rapcsak, S.Z. (2008). Naming and semantic knowledge in patients with left inferior temporal lobe lesions. Aphasiology, 22(3), 281-304.
  • Antonucci, S.M. & Reilly, J. (2008). Semantic Memory and Language Processing - A Primer. Seminars in Speech and Language, 29(1), 5-17
  • Christensen, T.A., Antonucci, S.M., Lockwood, J.L., Kittleson, M., & Plante, E. (2008). Cortical and subcortical contributions to the attentive processing of speech. NeuroReport, 19(11), 1101-1105
  • Antonucci, S.M. (in review). The use of semantic feature analysis in group aphasia treatment.

Presentations

  • Lesion localization in alexia with agraphia
    Antonucci, S.M., Beeson, P.M., & Rapcsak, S.Z. (2002, November). Presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Atlanta, GA.
  • Neuroanatomical substrates of anomia in patients with lexical agraphia.
    Antonucci, S.M., Beeson, P.M., and Rapcsak, S.Z. (2003, May). Presentation at the 33rd Annual Clinical Aphasiology Conference. Orcas Island, WA
  • Anomia in patients with left inferior temporal lobe lesions.
    Antonucci, S.M., Beeson, P.M., and Rapcsak, S.Z. (2004, February). Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Arizona Alzheimer’s Research Center. Tucson, AZ
  • Anomia, Alexia, and Agraphia: What you didn't learn in aphasia class
    Beeson, P.M., Antonucci, S.M., Henry, M.L., & White, B. (2004, November). Presentation at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
  • Current Perspectives on language and brain organization
    Beeson, P.M., Antonucci, S.M., Henry, M.L., & Orjada, S. (2005, November). Presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. San Diego, CA
  • The role of the left temporal lobe in naming and semantic knowledge
    Antonucci, S.M., Beeson, P.M., Labiner, D.M., & Rapcsak, S.Z. (2006, February). Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society
  • What we know about objects: A lifespan perspective on semantics.
    Antonucci, S.M. & Alt, M. (2007, November). Presentation at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Boston, MA
  • The use of semantic feature analysis in group aphasia treatment
    Antonucci, S.M. (2008, May). Platform Presentation a the 38th Annual Clinical Aphasiology Conference. Teton Village, WY.

Awards

  • 2004 : University of Arizona Optical Sciences Imaging Fellowship
  • 2007 : American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Advancing Academic-Research Careers Award
  • 2008 : Steinhardt Challenge Summer Grant Development Award

Courses

  • E34.0009 Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication 
  • E34.1012 Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders
  • E34.2010/2420 Speech Pathology Research Colloquium
  • E34.2021 Adult Language Disorders
  • E34.2020 Aphasia Therapy
  • E34.3001 Seminal Readings in Speech-Language Pathology