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Dr Catherine Theys

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Department: School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Email: catherine.theys@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone Number: +64 3 369 3999 ext. null

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Languages: English, Dutch, French

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Fields of Research

  • Neural basis of normal and disordered speech production and perception
  • Developmental & acquired stuttering
  • Speech production and perception
  • Acquired neurological speech and language disorders

Researcher Summary

Dr. Theys’ research aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of normal speech production and speech production disorders by combining behavioral and neuroimaging approaches. To grasp the  complexity of the speech production process, she uses an integrated approach of neurocomputational modeling with brain imaging and neurophysiological techniques capable of capturing the spatial ((f)MRI) and temporal (EEG) neural correlates of speech. This approach is based on state-of-the-art models, data acquisition and processing techniques, and complemented by novel, custom-developed techniques. The fundamental scientific component of this research focuses on detailed mapping of the neural speech network. This is conducted through the  study of normal speech production as well as stuttering and acquired neurogenic speech disorders. Dr Theys’ studies on speech disorders also have a strong translational component. It is anticipated that understanding  the neural basis of speech production problems will eventually lead to effective and personalized treatment approaches, with a positive impact on health and wellbeing.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Health and Health Sciences: Speech & Language Therapy

Resources

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Prizes and Awards

  • American Speech Language and Hearing Association Meritorious Poster Award (2014) ( 2014 )
  • American Speech Language Hearing Association Golden Ticket (2019) ( 2019 )
  • American Speech Language Hearing Association Meritorious Poster Award (2019) ( 2019 )
  • American Speech Language Hearing Association Travel Award (2010) ( 2010 )
  • Meritorious Poster Award ( 2014 - present )
  • Post-doctoral fellowship KU Leuven (Belgium) ( 2012 - 2013)

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Eustace M., McGarr K. and Theys C. (2023) (in press) Māori aspirations following stroke: A pathway forward for the speech-language therapy field. Aphasiology http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2023.2170695.
  • Elliott C., Sutherland D., Gerhard D. and Theys C. (2022) An evaluation of the P300 Brain Computer Interface, EyeLink Board and Eye Tracking Camera as Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-21-00572.
  • MacAskill MR., Pitcher TL., Melzer TR., Myall DJ., Horne KL., Shoorangiz R., Almuqbel MM., Livingston L., Grenfell S. and Pascoe MJ. (2022) The New Zealand Parkinson’s progression programme. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03036758.2022.2111448.
  • Williams E., McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2021) Language changes in Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review of verb processing. Brain and Language 223 105041: 1-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bandl.2021.105041.
  • Newbury J., Bartoszewicz Poole A. and Theys C. (2020) Current practices of New Zealand speech language pathologists working with multilingual children. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 22(5): 571-582. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2020.1712476.
  • Theys C., Kovacs S., Peeters R., Melzer T., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2020) Brain activation during non-habitual speech production: Revisiting the effects of simulated disfluencies in fluent speakers. PLoS ONE 15(1) e0228452 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228452.
  • Derrick D., Hansmann D. and Theys C. (2019) Tri-modal Speech: Audio-visual-tactile integration in speech perception. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 146(5): 3495-3504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.5134064.
  • Derrick D., Madappallimattam J. and Theys C. (2019) Aero-tactile integration during speech perception: Effect of response and stimulus characteristics on syllable identification. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 146(3): 1605-1614. http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.5125131.
  • Vandermosten M., Vanderauwera J., Theys C., De Vos A., Vanvooren S., Sunaert S., Wouters J. and Ghesquière P. (2015) A DTI tractography study in pre-readers at risk for dyslexia. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience 14: 8-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2015.05.006.
  • Theys C., Wouters J. and Ghesquière P. (2014) Diffusion tensor imaging and resting-state functional MRI-scanning in 5- and 6-year-old children: Training protocol and motion assessment. PLoS ONE 9(4) http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0094019.
  • Theys C., De Nil L., Thijs V., van Wieringen A. and Sunaert S. (2013) A crucial role for the cortico-striato-cortical loop in the pathogenesis of stroke-related neurogenic stuttering. Human Brain Mapping 34(9): 2103-2112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hbm.22052.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Sunaert S. and De Nil L. (2012) Neurogeen stotteren in Vlaanderen: Prevalentie, gedragsmatige en neurale kenmerken (Neurogenic stuttering in Flanders: Prevalence, behavioral and neural characteristics). Logopedie (Special issue: Fluency Disorders.).
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Sunaert S., Thijs V. and De Nil LF. (2011) A one year prospective study of neurogenic stuttering following stroke: Incidence and co-occurring disorders. Journal of Communication Disorders 44(6): 678-687. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomdis.2011.06.001.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Tuyls L. and De Nil L. (2009) Acquired stuttering in a 16-year-old boy. Journal of Neurolinguistics 22(5): 427-435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneuroling.2009.02.001.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2008) A clinician survey of speech and non-speech characteristics of neurogenic stuttering. Journal of Fluency Disorders 33(1): 1-23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfludis.2007.09.001.
Chapters
  • Theys C. and De Nil L. (2022) Acquired stuttering: Etiology, symptomatology, identification and treatment. In Zebrowski P; Anderson J; Conture E (Ed.), Stuttering and Related Fluency Disorders (4th ed.): 260-276.Thieme. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/b000000273.
  • Theys C. and Tetnowski J. (2022) Case reports of acquired stuttering. In Eggers K; Leahy M (Ed.), Case Reports in Stuttering and Cluttering: 114-123.Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003179016-12.
  • De Nil LF., Theys C. and Jokel R. (2018) Stroke-related acquired neurogenic stuttering. In Coppens P; Patterson J (Ed.), Aphasia Rehabilitation: Clinical Challenges: 173-202.Jones & Bartnett Learning.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Hansmann D., Shoorangiz R. and Theys C. (2022) Neurophysiological processes underpinning speech production in 3-, 5-, and 7-year-old childen. In Maassen B (Eds). Stem-, Spraak- en Taalpathologie Swets & Zeitlinger.
  • Theys C., Jaakkola E., Melzer T., Fox M. and Joutsa J. (2022) Lesions causing acquired neurogenic stuttering connect to common brain areas. In Maassen B (Eds). Stem-, Spraak- en Taalpathologie Swets & Zeitlinger.
  • Hansmann D., Shoorangiz R. and Theys C. (2019) Picture naming in 3-year-old children: Evaluation of an experimental protocol for EEG recording. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • McElligott C., McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2019) The relationship between cognitive function and expressive language in individuals with Parksinson’s disease. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Williams E., McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2019) Language changes in Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review of verb processing. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Hansmann D., Theys C. and Derrick D. (2018) Hearing, seeing, and feeling speech: A pilot EEG study. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Mossop P., De Vos M. and Theys C. (2018) Neurophysiological correlates of stuttered speech: Creating a pipeline for removal of muscle artefacts during overt speech production. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Muller S., Melzer T. and Theys C. (2018) Patterns of brain activation during overt speech production in adults with persistent developmental stuttering. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Theys C. and Elliott C. (2018) Comparison of usability of three AAC systems: EyeLink, eye tracking camera and P300 speller. In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Theys C., Melzer T., De Vos M. and Guenther F. (2018) The neural basis of stuttering: Where and when do differences in brain activation occur? In Hillman K (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Theys C. and McAuliffe MJ. (2017) Listening to disordered speech results in early modulations of auditory event-related potentials. In Stem-, Spraak- en Taalpathologie S22: 137-137.
  • Theys C. and McAuliffe MJ. (2014) Auditory processing of dysarthric speech: An EEG study. In Leitch B; Shemmell J (Eds). Proceedings of the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research.
  • Theys C. (2011) Brain lesion-symptom mapping in stroke patients with neurogenic stuttering. In Maassen B; van Lieshout P; Terband H (Eds). Stem-, Spraak- en Taalpathologie.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Eustace M., McGarr K. and Theys C. (2022) Aspirations for speech-language therapy services provided to Māori following stroke. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association Symposium, 5-6 Sep 2022.
  • Gooch E., Horne K., McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2021) Stuttering disfluencies in Parkinson’s disease: Prevalence, motor and cognitive contributions. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association Conference, 29-31 Aug 2021.
  • Hansmann D., Shoorangiz R. and Theys C. (2021) Neurophysiological changes underpinning word production across childhood. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association Conference, 29-31 Aug 2021.
  • Sunilkumar S., Theys C. and McAuliffe M. (2021) Communicative participation in Parkinson’s disease: Effects of speech intelligibility, cognition and motor functioning. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association Conference, 29-31 Aug 2021.
  • Theys C. (2021) Developmental stuttering. Christchurch, New Zealand: Child Wellbeing Symposium, 9 Apr 2021.
  • Theys C. (2021) Developmental stuttering. Christchurch: Child Wellbeing Symposium.
  • Young K., McGarr K. and Theys C. (2021) An education and coaching approach to teletherapy for chronic aphasia patients: A pilot study. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists' Association Conference, 29-31 Aug 2021.
  • Theys C. and Duncan S. (2020) Current neuroimaging techniques for investigating speech and language networks in healthy and clinical populations. San Diego, USA: American Speech and Hearing Association Annual Conference, 16 Nov 2020.
  • Theys C. and Duncan S. (2020) Current neuroimaging techniques for investigating speech and language networks in healthy and clinical populations. United States of America: American Speech-Language Hearing Annual Conference, 19 Nov 2020.
  • Hansmann D., Derrick D., Shoorangiz R. and Theys C. (2019) Hearing, seeing and feeling speech: The neurophysiological correlates of multimodal speech perception. United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 1 Jan 2019.
  • Theys C. and Wright N. (2019) Stroke-induced neurogenic stuttering: A single-case treatment study. Orlando, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 21 Nov 2019.
  • Theys C., Derrick D. and Hansmann D. (2019) Multimodal speech perception: The relative contribution of visual and tactile information on auditory speech perception. Orlando, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 21 Nov 2019.
  • Derrick D., Hansmann D., Haws Z. and Theys C. (2018) Audio-visual-tactile integration in speech perception. Lisbon, Portugal: LabPhon16, 19 Jun 2018.
  • Elliott C., Theys C. and Sutherland D. (2018) Comparison of usability of three Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems: EyeLink, eye tracking camera and P300 speller. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2nd international 'Stroke Rehab: From No-Tech to Go-Tech' Conference, 29-31 Jan 2018.
  • Elliott C., Theys C. and Sutherland D. (2018) Comparison of usability of two AAC systems in older adults: EyeLink and eye tracking camera. Boston, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 15-17 Nov 2018.
  • Hansmann D., Ramsay R. and Theys C. (2018) Phonological processing difficulties in children who are late talkers. Boston, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 15 Nov 2018.
  • Theys C. and Tetnowski J. (2018) Not your typical stuttering: Theory, research & practice for non-stuttering fluency disorders. Boston, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 15 Nov 2018.
  • van Raaphorst E., Theys C., Vandenbosch M. and McAuliffe M. (2018) Non-speech behaviours in people with neurogenic stuttering. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2nd international 'Stroke Rehab: From No-Tech to Go-Tech' Conference, 29-31 Jan 2018.
  • Weathersby A., Foulger L., Chiam R., McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2018) Changes in speech disfluencies across adulthood. Boston, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 15 Nov 2018.
  • Bartoszewicz-Poole AT., Newbury J. and Theys C. (2016) Current practices of New Zealand speech and language therapists working with multilingual children. Auckland, New Zealand: Enhancing Lives Through Partnership, 7-9 Sep 2016.
  • McAuliffe MJ., Fletcher A. and Theys C. (2016) A glimpse into the future of assessment and treatment of acquired speech disorders. Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association Conference, 7-9 Sep 2016.
  • Sullivan L., McAuliffe M., Weathersby A. and Theys C. (2016) Speech and articulation rates of older New Zealand adults. Auckland, New Zealand: Enhancing Lives Through Partnership, 7-9 Sep 2016.
  • Theys C. (2016) Neurogenic stuttering: An update with implications for assessment and treatment. Auckland, New Zealand: Enhancing Lives Through Partnership, 7-9 Sep 2016.
  • Theys C. (2016) The neural basis of stuttering: Recent evidence from brain imaging studies. Auckland, New Zealand: Enhancing Lives Through Partnership, 7-9 Sep 2016.
  • Weathersby A., Theys C., Sullivan L. and McAuliffe M. (2016) Disfluency and ageing: A study of healthy older speakers of New Zealand English. Auckland, New Zealand: Enhancing Lives Through Partnership, 7-9 Sep 2016.
  • Theys C. and McAuliffe M. (2014) Neurophysiological correlates associated with the perception of dysarthric speech. Florida, USA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, 20-22 Nov 2014.
  • Theys C., De Vos M. and McAuliffe M. (2014) The neurophysiological correlates of overt speech productions: Dissociation of the speech production phases and test-retest reliability. Christchurch, New Zealand: 15th Australasian Speech Science and Technology Conference (SST2014), 3-5 Dec 2014.
  • Vanderauwera J., Vandermosten M., Theys C., Sunaert S., Wouters J. and Ghesquiere P. (2013) Development of the reading network in children at risk for dyslexia. Munich, Germany: Biennal EARLI Conference on Research on Learning and Instruction, 1 Jan 2013.
  • Vanderauwera J., Vandermosten M., Theys C., Sunaert S., Wouters J. and Ghesquiere P. (2013) Development of the reading network in children with high risk of dyslexia: Results of the first wave of a longitudinal study. San Sebastian, Spain: International workshop on Reading and Developmental Dyslexia, 1 Jan 2013.
  • Theys C. (2012) Neural correlates of neurogenic stuttering following stroke. Antwerp, Belgium: 3rd European Symposium on Fluency Disorders, 9-10 Mar 2012.
  • Theys C. (2012) Voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping of neurogenic stuttering following stroke. Leuven, Belgium: Symposium Logopedische en Audiologische Wetenschappen, 1 Jan 2012.
  • Vandermosten M., Poelmans H., Vanderauwera J., Boets B., Theys C., Sunaert S., Wouters J. and Ghesquire P. (2012) A tractography study in dyslexia: Neuroanatomic correlated of phonological and orthographic processing in adults and pre-readers. San Sebastian, Spain: Neurobiology of Language, 1 Jan 2012.
  • Theys C. and De Nil L. (2011) Recent insights into neurogenic stuttering following stroke. San Diego, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, 1 Jan 2011.
  • Theys C., De Nil L., van Wieringen A. and Sunaert S. (2011) Neurogenic stuttering following stroke: Recent developments. Ghent, Belgium: 12de Symposium Logopedie en Audiologie UGent, 1 Jan 2011.
  • Theys C., Dely H., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2010) Differential characteristics of neurogenic stuttering and anomia. Elewijt, Belgium: VVL-congres, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., Sunaert S., Kovacs S., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2010) Simulated stuttering in non-stuttering subjects: An fMRI study. Toronto, Canada: Rehabilitation Sciences Showcase Symposium, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., Sunaert S., Kovacs S., van Wieringen L. and De Nil L. (2010) Simulated stuttering in non-stuttering volunteers using a language-based fMRI paradigm. Philadelphia, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., Sunaert S., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2010) Lesion localization in stroke patients with neurogenic stuttering. Philadelphia, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Thijs V., Sunaert S. and De Nil L. (2010) Incidence and phenomenology of stroke-related stuttering. Philadelphia, United States of America: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Thijs V., Sunaert S. and De Nil L. (2010) Neurogenic stuttering following stroke: prevalence and comorbidity. Antwerp, Belgium: 2nd European Symposium on Fluency Disorders, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Thijs V., Sunaert S. and De Nil L. (2010) Neurogenic stuttering following stroke: Prevalence, comorbidity and lesion analysis.. Brugge, Belgium: Intensive programme speech-language therapy, 1 Jan 2010.
  • Theys C., Sunaert S., Kovacs S., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2009) Simulated stuttering in non-stuttering healthy subjects: Differentiating cause from consequence in developmental stuttering. Honolulu, United States of America: International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine 17th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition, 1 Jan 2009.
  • Theys C., Sunaert S., Kovacs S., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2009) Simulated stuttering in non-stuttering subjects: Differentiating cause and consequence of the stuttering. Antwerp, Belgium: VVL-congres, 1 Jan 2009.
  • Theys C., Kovacs S., Sunaert S., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2008) Effects of simulated stuttering on brain activation patterns of non-stuttering speakers. Valencia, Spain: European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology 25th Annual Meeting, 1 Jan 2008.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Thijs V. and De Nil L. (2008) Stuttering-like dysfluencies in stroke patients: Prevalence and differential diagnosis. Antwerp, Belgium: European Symposium on Fluency Disorders, 1 Jan 2008.
  • De Nil L. and Theys C. (2006) Neurogenic stuttering: A review with implications for theory and intervention. Dublin, Ireland: International Congress of Fluency Disorders, 1 Jan 2006.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2006) Neurogenic stuttering: Systematic data collection. Leuven, Belgium: Symposium 40 jaar Logopedie en Audiologie aan de KU Leuven, 1 Jan 2006.
Oral Presentations
  • Theys C. (2022) Acquired stuttering. Christchurch, New Zealand: Webinar Special Interest Group Acquired Brain Disorders.
  • Theys C., Gooch E., Al 'Amri F., Hinchey S., Rickards R., Renaud N., Hansmann D. and Eustace M. (2022) Te Puna Pūtaiao Ioio - Speech-Language Neuroscience Lab showcase. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour.
  • Theys C. (2021) Improving identification & treatment of communication disorders. Christchurch, New Zealand: Brain Health Matters.
  • Gooch E., Horne K-L., McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2020) Disentangling the contribution of motor and cognitive factors to stuttering speech disfluencies in Parkinson's disease. Christchurch, New Zealand: Health Society of Canterbury Poster Event.
  • Hinchey S., Hansmann D. and Theys C. (2020) Exploring neurophysiological correlates of picture naming in late-talking children: Preliminary data. Christchurch, New Zealand: Health Research Society of Canterbury Poster Event.
  • McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2020) Speech science research at the University of Canterbruy. Christchurch, New Zealand: San Diego State University College of Health and Human Services International Student Experience.
  • McAuliffe M. and Theys C. (2020) Speech science research at the University of Canterbury. Christchruch, New Zealand: San Diego State University College of Health and Human Services International Student Experience.
  • Theys C. (2020) Neurogenic stuttering. European Fluency Specialists Webinar.
  • Theys C. (2020) Neurological Foundation Women in Science event. Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • Theys C. (2020) When speech becomes bumpy: Recent insights into developmental stuttering. Christchurch, New Zealand: U3A Avon.
  • Theys C. (2018) Acquired stuttering: Recent developments, diagnosis & treatment. Christchurch, New Zealand: Professional Development seminar for Canterbury District Health Board Speech-Language Therapists..
  • Theys C. (2018) Neurogenic stuttering. Boston, United States of America: Berenson-Alen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard University.
  • Theys C., Hansmann D. and Elliot C. (2018) The Speech Lab down under: An update. Boston, United States of America: Boston University Speech Lab.
  • Theys C. (2017) How do listeners process hypokinetic dysarthric speech? An auditory ERP study. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Brain Research Institute.
  • Theys C. (2017) How do our brains process disordered speech? Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behavior.
  • Theys C. and McAuliffe M. (2015) Neurophysiological correlates associated with the perception of dysarthric speech. Christchurch, New Zealand: Health Research Society of Canterbury 2015 Poster Expo.
  • Theys C. and McAuliffe M. (2015) Neurophysiological correlates associated with the perception of dysarthric speech. Christchurch, New Zealand: Health Research Society of Canterbury Poster Expo.
  • Theys C., McAuliffe M. and Fletcher A. (2014) UC Speech Lab update: Listener comprehension, neurogenic stuttering and vowel articulation. Christchurch, New Zealand: Department of Communication Disorders.
  • Theys C. (2013) Unraveling the enigma of neurogenic stuttering: Prevalence, behavioral characteristics and neural correlates. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour.
  • Theys C. (2013) Unraveling the neural mechanisms of speech production: Insights from neuroimaging in persons who stutter. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Brain Research Institute.
  • Theys C. (2012) A systematic approach to neurogenic stuttering: Prevalence, behavioral characteristics and neural correlates. Boston, United States of America: Speech Lab Talk.
  • Theys C. (2010) Epidemiology and neuronal correlates of neurogenic stuttering following stroke. Leuven, Belgium: Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A., Thijs V., Sunaert S. and De Nil L. (2010) Neurogenic stuttering following stroke: Prevalence, comorbidity and lesion analysis. Bruges, Belgium: Intensive Programme Speech Language Therapy.
  • Theys C. (2009) Neurogeen stotteren: Gedragsmatig onderzoek en medishe beeldvorming (Neurogenic stuttering: Behavioral research and medical imaging). Leuven, Belgium: Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2008) A systematic follow-up study on occurrence of neurogenic stuttering in stroke patients. Barcelona, Spain: Intensive Programme Speech Language Therapy, 01 Jan 2008.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2008) A systematic follow-up study on the occurrence of neurogenic stuttering in stroke patients. Barcelona, Spain: Intensive Programme Speech Language Therapy.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2008) Acquired stuttering following encephalitis in a 16-year old boy. Barcelona, Spain: Intensive Programme Speech Language Therapy, 01 Jan 2008.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2008) Acquired stuttering following encephalitis in a 16-year-old boy. Barcelona, Spain: Intensive Programme Speech-Language Therapy.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2007) A survey of neurogenic stuttering in Flanders. Eindhoven, Netherlands: Intensive Programme Speech Language Therapy.
  • Theys C., van Wieringen A. and De Nil L. (2007) A survey of neurogenic stuttering in Flanders. Eindhoven, The Netherlands: Intensive Programme Speech Language Therapy.
  • Theys C. (2006) Neurogenic stuttering: Behavioral research and neuroimaging. Leuven, Belgium: Experimental Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
Other
  • Theys C. (2021) Foreign Accent Syndrome interview. More FM Breakfast Club. [Radio].
  • Theys C. (2020) Researchers use brain scans to understand causes of stuttering. Radio New Zealand News Article. [Online news].
  • Theys C. (2020) Scanning the brain to understand stuttering - New study.. Voxy. [Media article].
  • Theys C. (2020) Scanning the brain to understand stuttering. Neuroscience News Article. [Online media].
  • Theys C. (2020) Speech study uses brain scans. Otago Daily Times. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. and Campbell J. (2020) TVNZ 1 Breakfast Show interview. [TV].
  • Theys C. and Crump B. (2020) Understanding stuttering. Radio New Zealand National Interview on 'Nights'. [Radio].
  • Theys C. and Wells K. (2020) News item. Newstalk ZB. [Radio].
  • Theys C., Borlase N. and Horne K. (2020) Neurological Foundation Women in Science event series. [Panel member].
  • Theys C. and van Vliet H. (2019) Stuttering. Algemeen Dagblad (National Newspaper of The Netherlands). [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2014) Brain imaging research in stuttering. Christchurch Mail. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2014) Brain imaging research in stuttering. Christchurch Mail. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2014) Brain imaging research in stuttering. Christchurch Mail. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2014) Marsden research. Voxy. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2014) Marsden-funded research. Yahoo. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2013) Brain function and stuttering. 'Our Changing World' Radio New Zealand National. [Radio].
  • Theys C. (2013) Ondersoek aan de andere kant van de wereld (Research on the other side of the world). Alumni Association Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, KU Leuven. [Newsletter article].
  • Theys C. (2013) Researcher investigating ways to help people who stutter. Voxy. [Newspaper article].
  • Theys C. (2013) UC researcher investigating ways to help people who stutter. Scoop Media. [Newspaper article].
  • Bast B. and Theys C. (2012) Stotteren na beroerte (Stuttering following stroke). Nieuwsbrief Nederlandse Federatie Stotteren Nederlandse Federatie Stotteren. [Newsletter article].
  • De Nil L. and Theys C. (2012) An update on neurogenic stuttering. Newsletter of The Stuttering Foundation of America [Newsletter article].
  • Theys C. (2012) Mannen stotteren vaker na beroerte (Men stutter more frequently following stroke). De Morgen [Newspaper article].
  • Verbeylen W. and Theys C. (2012) Stotteren na beroerte eindelijk in kaart gebracht (Stuttering following stroke finally mapped). Campuskrant [Newspaper article].

Editorial Work

  • Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research Editorial Board Member ( 2020 - 2023)

Review and Refereeing

  • Brain ( 2014 - 2018)
  • Brain and Language ( 2018 )
  • Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics ( 2017 - 2018)
  • Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica ( 2014 - 2017)
  • IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing ( 2019 )
  • International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ( 2014 - 2016)
  • International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ( 2015 - 2023)
  • Journal of Fluency Disorders ( 2016 )
  • Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research ( 2016 - 2019)
  • Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research ( 2020 - 2023)
  • Neuropsychologia ( 2014 - 2015)
  • Referee for 11 journal articles from 1/1/2012 to 1/11/2014 - Some journals in Neuroscience, some in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology ( 2012 - 2014)
  • Speech, Language and Hearing ( 2019 )

Research Groups

  • University of Canterbury Speech Production-Perception Research Laboratory

Research Projects

  • Unraveling the neural mechanisms of speech production: Insights from EEG and fMRI in people who stutter.
  • Phonological processing difficulties in late-talking children: exploring neurophysiological markers
  • How do our brains hear, see and feel speech?

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  • Sound booth (3m x 2.5m)
  • Wall-mounted video recording equipment (2 rooms)
  • Intra Port Sennheiser, Infra-red TV-Viewing system, Set 810
  • ETE Electronic Transformer
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