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Celia Stewart

Associate Professor

Communicative Sciences and Disorders

212-998-5262

Professor Celia Stewart is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She provides classes in Voice Disorders, Interdisciplinary Habilitation of the Speaking Voice, and Motor Speech Disorders. She maintains a small private practice that specializes in the care of the professional voice, transgender voice modification, neurogenic voice disorders, and dysphagia. She has published in the areas of spasmodic dysphonia, transgender voice, dysphagia, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. She is an invited, international speaker performing workshops in Belgium, Greece, Sweden, Canada, and the United States. Dr. Stewart coauthored the recently published Voice Rehabilitation: Testing Hypotheses and Reframing Therapy,

Selected Publications

  • Zuim, A.F., Stewart, C.F., Titze, I.R. (2021). Vocal Dose and Vocal Demands in Contemporary Musical Theatre. J Voice. Oct 4:S0892-1997(21)00278-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.08.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34620516.

  • Rubino, M. & Stewart, C.F. (2018). Voice training methods in MFA acting programs. Voice and Speech Review, 12:1, 24-34, DOI: 10.1080/23268263.2018.1435543

  • Stewart, C.F. & Kling, I.F. (2017).  University practicum for transgender voice modification: A motor learning perspective.  Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2 (SIG 10), 102-108. Doi:10.1044/persp2.SIG10.10

  • Stewart, C.F., Sinclair, C.F., Kling, I.F., Diamond, B.E., Blitzer, A. (2017). Adductor focal laryngeal Dystonia: correlation between clinicians' ratings and subjects' perception of Dysphonia. J Clin Mov Disord. 2017;4:20. doi:10.1186/s40734-017-0066-y

  • Blitzer, A., Brin, M.F., Stewart, C.F. (2015).  Botulinum toxin management of spasmodic dysphonia (laryngeal dystonia): a 12-year experience in more than 900 patients. Laryngoscope.125(8):1751‐1757. doi:10.1002/lary.25273

  • Stewart, C.F. & Riedel, K. (2015), Managing speech and language deficits after stroke. In G. Gillen (Ed.) Stroke rehabilitation: A function based approach 4th Edition. Elsevier/Mosby: St. Lewis, Mo.

  • Sinclair, C.F., Gurey, L.E., Brin, M.F., Stewart, C., & Blitzer, A. (2013). Surgical management of airway dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease compared with Parkinson-plus syndromes. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. May;122(5):294-8.
  • Stewart, C.F. (2012). Dysphagia symptoms and treatment in Huntington's disease: Review. Perspectives on swallowing and swallowing disorders. Dysphagia. December 21:126-134; doi:10.1044/sasd21.4.126.
  • Stewart, C.F. & Riedel, K. (2011). Managing speech and language deficits after stroke. In G. Gillen (Ed.) Stroke rehabilitation: A function based approach 3rd Edition. Elsevier/Mosby: St. Lewis, Mo.
  • Stewart, C.F. & Blitzer, A. (2010). Management of abductor spasmodic dysphonia and Oral Mandibular Dystonia. In J.C. Stemple and L.T. Fry (Eds.) Voice Therapy: Clinical Studies, Third Edition. Singular Publishing Group, Inc: San Diego.
  • Blitzer, A. & Stewart, C.F. (2010). Management of abductor spasmodic dysphonia. In J.C. Stemple and L.T. Fry (Eds.) Voice therapy: Clinical studies Third edition. Singular Publishing Group, Inc: San Diego.
  • Stewart, C.F., Blitzer, A. & Salloway, S. (2010). Botulinum toxin treatment for a patient with Tourette’s syndrome. In J.C. Stemple and L.T. Fry (Eds.). Voice therapy: Clinical studies 3rd Edition. Singular Publishing Group, Inc: San Diego.

Programs

Communicative Sciences and Disorders

The Communicative Sciences and Disorders Program offers rigorous training for students seeking high-quality education in speech-language pathology.

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Courses

Dysphagia in Adults and Children

Description of swallowing disorders in adults and children associated with various structural, neurological, and behavioral disorders. Assessment and remediating approaches will be addressed.
Course #
CSCD-GE 2060
Credits
3
Department
Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Motor Speech Disorders

This course focuses on the etiology, neuroanatomy, and symptoms of common neurological disorders and their associated motor speech problems. Types of dysarthria and apraxia of speech are compared to establish a foundation for differential diagnosis. A hypotheses-based context for assessment and treatment is used to form hierarchies and estimate prognosis. We will use a patient-centered and evidence-based practice framework to discuss the impact of multicultural and psychosocial factors on the patient’s participation in rehabilitation.
Course #
CSCD-GE 2016
Credits
3
Department
Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Voice Disorders

This course considers the anatomic, physiologic, acoustic, and perceptual aspects of normal voice and selected voice problems across the lifespan. A hypothesis-driven context and patient-centered framework is used to develop protocols for prevention of voice problems, identification of risk factors, and promotion of efficient phonation. We will discuss the impact of multicultural and psychosocial factors on voice. Participation in labs links motor learning theory to manner of phonation and facilitates development of goals and identification of appropriate procedures.
Course #
CSCD-GE 2037
Credits
3
Department
Communicative Sciences and Disorders