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Monographs:

Barrera, M.A., & O’Connor Wells, B. (2022). Chapter 4: A Hard Pill to Swallow. In O’Connor Wells, B. and Porcaro, C. (Eds.), A Caregivers Guide to Aging. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Scheyer, R., & Barrera, M.A. (2014). Chapter 16: Multiple Sclerosis: Intervention Strategies for Rehabilitation. In O’Sullivan, S.B., Schmitz, T.J., Fulk, G.D. (Eds.), Physical Rehabilitation, 6th Edition (pp. 746-756). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.

Published Papers and Articles (Partial Listing):

Barrera, M.A., & O’Connor Wells, B. (2019). Presbyphagia Versus Dysphagia: Normal Versus Abnormal Swallowing Symptoms in Older Adults With Parkinson Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Topics of Geriatric Rehabilitation. 35(3): 217-233.

Barrera, M.A. (2019). 5 Surprising Symptoms Associates with MS. MS Focus- Spring Edition Vol. 21 (2)12-13.

Barrera, M.A., & Medved, M.A. (2014). Dysphagia 101. MS Focus- Winter Edition Vol. 16(1) 32-34.

Barrera, M.A. (2013). You Want Me to Swallow That? Tips for Safe Swallowing. MS Connection-Spring Edition, pg 11-12.

Barrera, M.A. (2012). When Words Won’t Come Easy: Understanding and Improving MS Speech and Communication
Symptoms. MS Focus- Fall Edition Vol. 14 (4) 47-49.

Barrera, M.A. (2012). Can You Hear Me Now? Budget Friendly Assistive Technology Products. MS Focus- Fall Edition Vol. 14 (4) 50-52.

Barrera, M.A. (2011). Can you repeat that please? MS & Communication Disorders. MS Connection-Fall Edition, pg 7-8.

International and National Abstracts [invited oral, poster and teleconference presentations - partial listing]

Barrera, M.A. (2021). The Role of NMES and sEMG in Dysphagia Management Across the Lifespan: Clinical Use & Application for Healthcare Providers. Dilgem Education. Istanbul, Turkey [invited 2 day seminar].

Barrera, M.A. & Petrou, S (2021). Dysphasia Summer School: A comprehensive clinical education on the evaluation, treatment and management of swallowing disorders. European University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus [invited faculty 5-day training seminar].

Barrera, M.A. (2021). Speech Changes Associated with Multiple Sclerosis: What you can do to help yourself. Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: Expert Teleconference Series. [nationally syndicated presentation – June 2021]

Barrera, M.A. (2021). Effective Treatment Planning in Dysphagia Management: The Use of Biofeedback including sEMG and Ultrasound for the Rehabilitation of Swallowing. Hong Kong Polytechnic University.Hong Kong. [invited 1 day training course]

Barrera, M.A. (2020). The Clinical Application of Ultrasound for the Rehabilitation of Swallowing. RehabMedTech & Innovation Online Symposium (REMTIOS). GSBE Global Academy. Hong Kong. [invited lecture]

Barrera, M.A. (2020). Advances in Treatment of Speech & Swallowing Disorders for Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: What every patient needs to know? Multiple Sclerosis Foundation: Expert Teleconference Series. [nationally syndicated presentation – May 2020].

Barrera, M.A. (2020). Effective Treatment Planning in Dysphagia Management: The Use of Ultrasound, EMST and Therapeutic Exercise. QDS Clinical Training Series. Doha, Qatar. [invited 3 day training course].

Barrera, M.A. (2020). The Role of NMES and sEMG in Dysphagia Management Across the Lifespan: Clinical Use & Application for Healthcare Providers. European University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus [invited faculty 2 day seminar].

Medved, M. A., Heape, A. B., & Barrera, M. A. (2019). Effect of NMES on Dysphagia and the Role of sEMG in Adults with IPD. ASHA Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Barrera, M.A. (2019). Presbyphagia Versus Dysphagia: Normal Versus Abnormal Swallowing Symptoms in Older Adults With Parkinson Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. 2nd World Aging and Rejuvenation Conference (ARC-2019), Berlin, Germany. [invited lecture]

Barrera, M.A. (2019). The Role of NMES and sEMG in Dysphagia Management Across the Lifespan: Clinical Use & Application for Healthcare Providers. Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation. Doha, Qatar. [invited training course].

Barrera, M.A. (2019). The Role of NMES and sEMG in Dysphagia Management Across the Lifespan: Clinical Use & Application of the Aspire 2. Norsk Logopedlag. Olso, Norway. [invited training course].

Barrera, M.A. (2019). Effective Treatment Planning in Dysphagia Management: The Use of Ultrasound, EMST and Therapeutic Exercise. Stark & Watson Training Symposium. Athens, Greece. [invited training seminar].

Barrera, M.A., Karpatkin, H., & Kanter, S. (2019). MS Rehabilitation: An Update for Clinicians to Enhance Clinical Practice. National Multiple Sclerosis Society. New York, NY [invited nationally syndicated oral presentation].

Barrera, M.A. (2018). Getting Back To Basics: An Integrated Clinical Approach to Assessment and Therapy of Dysphagia. Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Approach for Improving Quality of Life, Technological Educational Institute of Crete. Heraklion, Crete. [invited 4 day training seminar].

Barrera, M.A. & Fry, D. (2018). Facilitating Respiratory Enhancement in MS. 2018 Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. Nashville, TN. [invited faculty oral presentation].

Barrera, M.A. (2018). The Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Taping for the Treatment of Swallowing Disorders. McAllen Speech Symposium. McAllen, Texas [invited training course].

Barrera, M.A., & Petrou, S. (2018). The Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Taping for the Treatment of Motor Speech and Swallowing Disorders. Stark & Watson Clinical Training Symposium. Athens, Greece. [invited 2 day training course].