Erin Bush

Erin Bush is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Science & Disorders at Florida State University's College of Communication & Information. Her research focuses on qualitative methods in communication disorders, acquired neurogenic disorders, and communication challenges post-brain injury. She teaches courses on neurogenic communication disorders, cognitive communication, TBI, and qualitative research.

Education & Affiliations:

• PhD in Communication Disorders (assumed based on role)
• Member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ACE awardee)

Research Interests:

Her work emphasizes rural healthcare access for neurologically impaired populations, including Parkinson's patients and TBI survivors. She uses participatory methodologies like photovoice and mixed methods to address healthcare disparities. Recent studies include telehealth feasibility for rural PD patients and IEP quality for children with TBI.

Key Contributions:

• Developed screening tools for TBI in aging populations
• Explored barriers to Parkinson's support groups in rural areas
• Advocated for transgender/nonbinary voice training software

Awards & Grants:

• Outstanding Teaching in Geriatrics Award (2019)
• Principal Investigator: $32K community partnership grant (2022)
• FYAP Award: $20K cognitive coaching study (2022)

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary telehealth research collaborations and community-based participatory projects with rural healthcare organizations.