Miriam Carroll-Alfano

Miriam Carroll-Alfano is an Associate Professor in Speech-Language Pathology at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences-Downers Grove. She holds a Ph.D. from Western Michigan University and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP) and as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Her research focuses on concussion management policies, laryngectomy rehabilitation, and neurogenic communication disorders. She has presented at major conferences including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention and American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Education:

• B.S., Loyola University
• M.S., Saint Xavier University
• Ph.D., Western Michigan University

Research emphasizes translational applications such as:

• Evaluating concussion education efficacy for athletes
• Comparing telepractice vs in-person therapy for laryngectomy patients
• Counseling strategies for aphasia patients
• Maintenance protocols for laryngectomy patients

Recent work demonstrates growing focus on:

• Clinical practice innovations for neurogenic disorders
• Health policy implications of concussion protocols
• Technology-assisted therapy modalities

Grants include the Midwestern Speak Out Therapy Project (2023-2023) funded by Parkinson Voice Project. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Motor Speech Disorders, Dysphagia II, and Clinical Practicum supervision.