- BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
- Name:JACLYN B. RUBINSON SPITZER, Ph.D.
- Department:Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Rank:Professor
- Professional address:
1515 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ
973-655-3928
- EDUCATION
Degree / Institution /
Date
/ SubjectB.A. / BrooklynCollege, CityUniversity of New York / 1972 / Speech Pathology; Spanish
M.S / Teachers College, ColumbiaUniversity / 1973 / Audiology
M. Phil. / Teachers College, ColumbiaUniversity / 1976 / Audiology
Ph.D. / ColumbiaUniversity / 1978 / Audiology
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
a. Teaching Experience Not as a Graduate Student:
Institution / Rank / Year / Full or Part TimeMontclairStateUniversity
Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences [Doctoral program] / Professor / 2008- / Part
ColumbiaUniversityCollege of
Physicians andSurgeons
Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at CUMC / 1999- / Full
Associate Professor of Clinical Audiology and Speech Pathology in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery / 1996-99 / Full
YaleUniversitySchool of Medicine
Department of Surgery
(Otolaryngology)
Associate Clinical Professor / 1989-96 / Full [Clinical Appointment]
Assistant Clinical Professor / 1982-89 / Full [Clinical Appointment]
University of Connecticut
Visiting Professor, Communication Sciences / 1985-87 / Part
Southern ConnecticutState
University
Adjunct Professor, Communication Disorders / 1984-87 / Part
CaseWestern ReserveUniversity
Department of Communication
Sciences
Adjunct Assistant Professor / 1980-82 / Part
Assistant Professor / 1978-79 / Full
Instructor / 1977-78 / Full
Division of Otolaryngology (Surgery) / Assistant Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology / 1978-82 / Full [Clinical Appointment]
ClevelandStateUniversity / Adjunct Assistant Professor, Speech and Hearing / 1980-82 / Part
b. Teaching Experience as a Graduate Student
Institution / Rank / DateTeachers College, ColumbiaUniversity / Doctoral Candidate / 1975 [one semester]
c. Other Relevant Professional Experience
Institution / Title / DatesHadassahAcademicCollege, Jerusalem, Israel / Member, Board of Trustees / 2009-
ColumbiaUniversityMedicalCenter of New YorkPresbyterianHospital / Director of Audiology and Speech Pathology / 1996-
VA Connecticut Healthcare
System / Consultant / 1996-98
West HavenVAMedicalCenter / Chief, Audiology and Speech Pathology Service 1982-96
(In 1995, named Chief of ASPS of newly integrated VA CT) / 1982-96
ClevelandVAMedicalCenter / Staff Audiologist / 1980-82
Research Associate / 1978-79
Cleveland Hearing and SpeechCenter / Acting Director, Audiology Dept. / 1977-78
BrooklynVA Hospital / Audiology doctoral stipend trainee / 1973-76
New York City Board of Education / Substitute Teacher in special public school units / 1973
d. MontclairState Appointment Record:
i. Rank and date of initial appointment:Professor, 9/08
ii. Date of reappointment:5/09
iii. Rank and date of promotion: NA
iv. Date of summer teaching:5-7/10
v. Date and type of leave:NA
- MontclairStateUniversity Instructional Record:
Semester and Year / Course / Enrollment / Evaluations Available?
Fall 2007 / IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING LOSS [CSND 621] / 12
Spring 2008 / Aural Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults [CSND 576] / 11 / Y
Fall 2008 / IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING LOSS [CSND 621] / 11 / Y
Spring 2008 / Practicum in University Teaching / 1
Spring 2009 / Aural Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults [CSND 576] / 11 / Y
Spring 2009 / Directed Readings / 1
Spring 2009 / Practicum in University Teaching / 1
Summer 2009 / Advanced Medical Audiology -- Pathophysiology of the Auditory System [CSND 807] / 11 / Y
Fall 2009 / IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING LOSS [CSND 621] / 11
Fall 2009 / SPECIAL TOPICS IN AUDIOLOGY
[CSD 671] / 7 / Y
Fall 2009 / Directed Readings / 2
Spring 2010 / Aural Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults [CSND 576] / 11 / Y
Spring 2010 / Practicum in University Teaching / 1
Summer 2010 / Advanced Medical Audiology -- Pathophysiology of the Auditory System [CSND 807] / 10 / Y
Fall 2010 / IMPLANTABLE HEARING DEVICES
FOR REMEDIATION OF HEARING LOSS [CSND 621] / 7 / Y
Spring 2011 / Aural Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan, With an emphasis on adults [CSND 576] / 7 / Y
Summer 2011 / Advanced Medical Audiology -- Pathophysiology of the Auditory System [CSND 807] / 7 / Y
Directed Readings / 1
Fall 2011 / Implantable hearing devices for remediation of hearing loss [CSND 621] / 14 / N
Fall 2011 / Special Topics in Audiology
[CSD 671] / 1 / N
Fall 2011 / Practicum in University Teaching / 1
Student Projects Supervised:
Semester / Student / Title of Project / Role2008-9
Yunfang Zheng / Effects of Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Reverberation on Sound Localization for Listeners with Bilateral Cochlear Implants / Committee Member
Adam Enok / Congenital Aural Atresia: Localization results post surgery / Committee Member
Andrea Zubalsky / English Audiovisual Integration Capabilities in Spanish-English Bilinguals / Committee Member
Dan Troast / Perceived Listening Difficulty in the Presence of Restaurant Noise / Committee Member
Spring/Summer 2009:
Yunfang Zheng / Long Term Effects of Cochlear Implantation on Quality of Life and Perception of Handicap. [Submitted]. / Mentor
Dana Skerlick / A Case Study: The Effects of Cochlear Implantation on the Quality of Life and Perception of Handicap in an Octogenian. [Submitted]. / Mentor
Fall 2009 / David Cooper / To Optimize Hearing Aid Satisfaction, Fittings Should be Guided by Audiological Evaluations Using A Patient’s Real Life Communications Challenges / Committee Member
Spring/Summer 2010
Zheng, Y., Skerlick, D.A / Long Term Effects of Cochlear Implantation on Quality of Life and Perception of Handicap (Submitted for publication) / Mentor
Zheng, Y., Skerlick, D.A / Long Term Effects of Cochlear Implantation on Quality of Life and Perception of Handicap Accepted for poster presentation at the annual conference of the American State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, 11/10. / Mentor
Caruso, T. / Older listeners and the senior center environment. Accepted for poster presentation at the annual conference of the American State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, 11/10. / Committee Member
Fall 2010
Skerlick, D.A. / The Effects of Semantic Priming during Sentence Processing in Background Noise in Middle Aged Adults / Committee Member
Zheng, Y., Skerlick, D., / Cochlear Implantation Effects on Quality of Life and Handicap Perception. Accepted for poster presentation at the annual conference of the American State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, 11/10 / Mentor
Spring 2011
Caruso, T., / Assessing cochlear implant users’ speech recognition in reverberation using Speech Perception in Noise Test (SPIN-R) Presented at AAA.] / Mentor
Zheng, Y., / Effects of noise and reverberation on virtual sound localization
Presented at CI2011, International Conference on Cochlear Implants / Committee member
Cooper, D. / Committee member
Summer 2011 / Yee, M. / Effects of Computer Auditory Training on Middle-Aged New Hearing Aid Users / Chair/Advisor
Neidelman, M. / Working Memory in Noise / Committee member
- RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, PUBLICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:
- Books
Montano, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B. (Eds.)Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Plural Publishing, San Diego [2nd edition, in process].
Montano, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B. (Eds.)Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Plural Publishing, San Diego (2009).
Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., and Giolas, T.G.: Rehabilitation of the Late-Deafened Adult MosbyYearbook, St. Louis, (1993).
- Articles and book chapters published or in press:
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- Spitzer, J.B. and Zavala, J.S.: Development of a Spanish version of the LittlEARS Parental Questionnaire for use in the United States [Accepted Audiology Research, 2011]
- Zheng Y. Koehnke J. Besing J. Spitzer J. Effects of noise and reverberation on virtual sound localization for listeners with bilateral cochlear implants. Ear & Hearing 32(5):569-72 (2011).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Guest Editor, Seminars in Hearing 31: (2010).
Editor
- Spitzer, J.B.: Implantable Devices for Rehabilitation of Persons with Hearing Loss. In Spitzer, J.B. (Ed.) Implantable technologies. Seminars in Hearing 31:1-2 (2010).
- Ghossaini, S.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Borik, J.: Use of the Bone Anchored Cochlear Stimulator (Baha®) and Satisfaction among Long-term Users In Spitzer, J.B. (Ed.) Implantable technologies. Seminars in Hearing 31:3-14 (2010)
- Ghossaini, SN and Spitzer, JB: Local steroid injections in the management of skin growth over the abutment in Baha® patients Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 141: 530-532 (2009).
- Coninx, F., Weichbold, V., Tsiakpini, L. Autrique, E., Bescond, G., Chereches, L., Compernol, A., Georgescu, M., Koroleva, I., Liang, W., Madell, J., Mikič, B., Obrycka, A., Pankowska, A., Pascu, A., Popescu, R., Radulescu, L., Rauhamäki, T., Rouev, P., Simkova, L., Spitzer, J., Thodi, C., Varžic, F., Vischer, M., Wang, L., Zavala, J.N., Brachmaier, J.: Validation of the LittlEARS® Auditory Questionnaire in children with normal hearing International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology]73: 1761-1768 (2009)..
- Spitzer, J.B. and Mancuso, D.M. Assessment for Implantable Technologies. In Montano, J.J. and Spitzer, J.B. (Eds.)Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation Plural Publishing:San Diego (2009).
- Wazen, JJ, Young, D, Chandrashekar, S, Ghossaini, SN, Borik, Y, Soneru, C, Spitzer, JB: Successes and complications of the BAHA system. Otology & Neurotology 29(8):1115-1119, (2008).
- Spitzer, JB, Mancuso, DM, and Cheng MY: Development of a Clinical Test of Musical Perception: Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees (AMICI) J American Academy of Audiology 19(1):56-81 (2008).
- Wazen,J.J., Gupta, R., Ghossaini, S., Spitzer, J., Farrugia, M,. Tjellstrom, A.: Osseointegration timing for Baha system loading.Laryngoscope117(5):794-6(2007).
- Manolidis, S., Tonini, R., and Spitzer, J.: Endoscopically guided placement of prefabricated cochlear implant electrodes in a common cavity malformation. International J Pediatric Otolaryngol 70(4):591-6 (2006).
- Berg, A.L., Spitzer, J.B., Towers, H. M., Bartosiewicz, C., and Diamond, B.: Newborn Hearing Screening in the NICU: Profile of Failed ABR/Passed OAE. Pediatrics 116(4):933-938 (2005).
- Wazen, J. J., Ghossaini, S.N., Spitzer, J.B., and Kuller, M.:Localization by Unilateral BAHA Users. Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery) 132(6):928-32, (2005).
- Berg, A.L. and Spitzer,J.B.: Review of the Scan-C :Test for Auditory Processing Disorders in Children -- Revised. In RA. Spies and B. Plake (Eds.) The Sixteenth Mental Measurements Handbook, Lincoln, NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements. p. 910-11 (2005).
- Ghossaini, S.N., Spitzer, J.B., Mackins, C.C., Zschommler, A., and Wazen, J.J.: High frequency pulsed electromagnetic energy in tinnitus treatment. Laryngoscope, 114(3): 495-500 (2004).
- Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S., Fayad, J.N., Niparko, J., Brackmann, D., Ghossaini, S., Cox, K., and Soli, S.: Transcranial contralateral cochlear stimulation in unilateral deafness. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 129 (3):248-254 (2003).
- Spitzer, J.B., Fayad, J.N. and Wazen, J.J.: The expanding domain of implantable hearing devices: an update on the current status in the United States Revue de Laryngologie, Otologie, Rhinologie, 124:39-44 (2003).
- Zadeh, M., Storper, I.S., and Spitzer, J.B.: Diagnosis and Treatment of Sudden-Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Study of 51 Patients. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surgery, 128:92-8 (2003).
- Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S., and Wazen, J.J.: Evolving Applications in the Use of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids. American Journal of Audiology, 11: 96-103 (2002).
- Aviv, J.E., Spitzer, J., Cohen, M., Hicks, D., Guss, J., Ma, G., Close, L.G.: Laryngeal adductor reflex and pharyngeal squeeze as predictors of laryngeal penetration and aspiration. Laryngoscope, 112:338-341 (2002).
- Spitzer,J.B. Implantable hearing aids. Hearing Instruments. 12/01.
- Newman, C.W., Jacobson, G.P., Sandridge, S. and Spitzer, J.B.: Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. Reply to Baguley and Norman. J Am Acad Audiol 12:379-380 (2001).
- Aviv, J.E., Satatloff, R.T., Cohen, M., Spitzer, J., Ma, G., Bhayani, R., and Close, L.G.: Cost effectiveness of two types of dysphagia care in head and neck cancer: a preliminary report Ear Nose and Throat Journal, 80: 553-558 (2001).
- Wazen, J.J., Spitzer, J.B., Ghossaini, S.N.,Kacker, A. and Zschommler, A.: Results of the bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) for unilateral hearing loss. Laryngoscope, 111:955 -958, (2001).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Toward contemporary models of adult audiologic rehabilitation. Seminars in Hearing 21: 205-212 (2000).
- Aviv J.A., Kaplan, S., Thompson, J., and Spitzer, J.B., Close, L.G.: The Safety of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory Testing [FEEST]: an analysis of 500 consecutive evaluations. Dysphagia, 15:39-44 (1999).
- Berg, A.L, Spitzer, J.B. and Garvin, J.H.: Ototoxic impact of cisplatin in pediatric oncology patients. Laryngoscope.109:1806-14 (1999). [Selected for inclusion in the Otology and Neurotology Section of the Home Study Course of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc., 2002-2003.]
- Kasper, C., Spitzer, J.B. and Rodriguez, H.: Mail-order hearing aids: A case report. The Hearing Journal, : (1999).
- Wazen JJ, Wright R, Asher ES, Spitzer J: Auricular/Auditory reconstruction with bone anchored implants. On-line article in Laryngoscope.com, 4/99.
- Wazen J, Spitzer J, Kasper C, Anderson B: Long-term hearing results following vestibular surgery in Meniere's disease Laryngoscope 108:1470-1473 (1998).
- Storper, I.S., Spitzer, J.B. and Scanlan, M.: The use of glycopyrrolate in the treatment of Meniere's Disease. Laryngoscope 108:1442-1445(1998).
- Spitzer, J.B.:Factors predictive of hearing aid satisfaction. The Hearing Journal, 51:31-42 (1998).
- Spitzer, J.: Rehabilitative challenges in working with the late-deafened adult. Seminars in Hearing 18:185-198 (1997) .
- Spitzer, J.B.: Cochlear Implants and Options for the Profoundly Hearing Impaired. In Tobin, H.:Practical Guide to Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting,Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.,121-132, (1997).
- Newman, C.W., Jacobson, G.P. and Spitzer, J.B.: Development of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery 122:143-148 (1996).
- Spitzer, J. Aural rehabilitation of adults. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2:444-448 (1994).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Application of self-assessment in cochlear implant and profoundly impaired patients. Seminars in Hearing 14:354-362 (1993).
- Leder, S.B. and Spitzer J.B.: Response to Goehl et al. Ear and Hearing 14:217-218 (1993).
- Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Speaking fundamental frequency, intensity, and rate of adventitiously deaf adult women. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 93:2146-2151 (1993).
- Spitzer, J.B., Kessler, M.A., and Bromberg, B.: Longitudinal findings in Quality of Life and perception of handicap following cochlear implantation. Seminars in Hearing 13:260-270 (1992).
- Morgan, D.E., Bosone, Z.T....Spitzer, J.B.[AUTHOR], Wilson, F.B.: Position statement and guidelines for electrical stimulation for cochlear implant selection and rehabilitation. Asha, 34 (Suppl.): 13-16 (1992).
- Spitzer,J.B. and Sullivan, G.M.: Review of the Adult Growth Examination (AGE) Adult Body Age Test Manual. In J.C. Conoley and J. Kramer (Eds.) The Eleventh Mental Measurements Handbook, University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, 23-24(1992). [Accession number AN-090322, Buros Institute Database (Search Label MMYD), BRS Information Technologies.]
- Jacobson, G.P. and Spitzer, J.B.: Electrophysiologic changes in the elderly. In Ripich, D., Haug, M., Holland, A., Kahane, J., Newman, C.W., Weinstein, B., Whitehouse, P. and Obler, L. (Eds.) Handbook of Geriatric Communication Disorders, Pro-Ed, Austin, 395-420 (1991).
- Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: A perceptual evaluation of the speech of adventitiously deafened adult males. Ear and Hearing, 11(3):169-175 (1990).
- Spitzer, J.B.: An evaluation of the relationship among electronystagmographic, audiologic, and self-report descriptors of dizziness. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 247:114-118 (1990).
- Leder, S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Longitudinal effects of single-channel cochlear implantation of voice quality. Laryngoscope, 100: 395-398 (1990).
- Spitzer, J.B.: West Haven VAMC: Treatment for the profoundly impaired and cochlear implant program. In Boysen A. (Ed.) Rehabilitative Audiology Desk Reference, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., 29-40 (1989).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Evaluation of decisions regarding cochlear implant candidacy. Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 245:92-97 (1988).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Richardson, F., Murray, M.: Sensory rehabilitation of the adventitiously deaf: use of assistive communication and alerting devices. Volta Review, 90:19-24 (1988).
- Leder,S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Flevaris-Phillips,C., Kirchner,J.C., Milner,P., Richardson,F.: Innovative approaches to selection of cochlear implant candidates. Journal of Rehabilitation of the Deaf, 21(2):27-33 (1987).
- Leder,S.B. and Spitzer, J.B.: Immediate effects of cochlear implantation on voice quality, Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 244:93-95 (1987).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Milner,P., Richardson, F.: Speaking rate of adventitiously deaf male cochlear implant candidates. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 82:843-846 (1987).
- Spitzer, J.B., Leder, S.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Giolas, T.G.: Standardization of four videotaped tests of speechreading ranging in tasks difficulty. Ear and Hearing, 8:227-231 (1987).
- Newman, C.W. and Spitzer, J.B.: Monotic and dichotic presentation of phonemic elements in backward recognition masking. Psychological Research, 49: 31-36 (1987).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Richardson,F., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C.: Voice and speech findings in prospective cochlear implant candidates. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 86-87 (1987).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Kirchner, J.C., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Richardson, F.: Speaking fundamental frequency of adventitiously profoundly deaf adult males. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 96: 322-324 (1987).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Richardson,F., Kirchner, J.C.: Voice intensity of prospective cochlear implant candidates and normal-hearing adult males. Laryngoscope, 97: 224-227 (1987).
- Spitzer, J. and Newman, C.: Brainstem auditory evoked potential findings in newly detoxicated chronic alcoholics. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 48: 9-13 (1987).
- Weinstein, B., Spitzer, J. and Ventry, I.M.: Test-re-test reliability of the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly. Ear and Hearing, 7: 295-299 (1986).
- Spitzer, J.B., Goldstein, B.A., Goldstein, M.S.: Legislative and regulatory influences on the practice of Audiology. In J. Katz (Ed.) Handbook of Clinical Audiology, 3rd Edition, Chapter 5, 67-93 (1985).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., and Richardson, F.: Vibrotactile stimulation for the adventitiously deaf: An alternative to cochlear implantation. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , 67: 754-758 (1986).
- Leder, S.B., Spitzer, J.B., Milner, P., Flevaris-Phillips, C., Richardson, F., Kirchner, J.C.: Reacquisition of contrastive stress in an adventitiously deaf speaker using a single-channel cochlear implant. Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 79: 1967-1974 (1986).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Treatment of the profoundly hearing impaired: A cochlear implant team in a VA setting. VA Practitioner, 3: 50-62 (1986).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Review of the Pictorial Test of Bilingualism of Language Dominance. In J.V.Mitchell (Ed.) The Ninth Mental Measurement Handbook, University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, 1985, p.1165-1166. (Accession number AN0904-2526, Buros Institute Database (Search Label MMYD), Bibliographic Retrieval Services, Inc., (BRS), (1985).
- Spitzer, J. and Newman, C.: Reliability of a measure of Eustachian tube function in normal subjects. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 93: 48-51 (1984).
- Spitzer, J.B.: Review of the Ber-Sil Spanish Test. In J.V. Mitchell (Ed.) The Ninth Mental Measurements Handbook, University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln,1985, p. 187-188. (Accession #AN-09042359 Buros Institute Database (Search Label MMYD), Bibliographic Retrieval Services, Inc. BRS), (1984).
- Spitzer, J., Goldstein, B.A., Salzbrenner, L. and Mueller, G.: Effect of tinnitus masker noise on speech intelligibility in quiet and two noise backgrounds. Scandinavian Audiology, 12: 197-200 (1983).
- Spitzer, J.: A central auditory evaluation protocol: Guide for training and diagnosis of lesions of the central system. Ear and Hearing, 4: 221-231 (1983).
- Spitzer, J.: The pre-ENG checklist: Considerations prior to test administration. Hearing Instruments, 34: 8-11; 56 (1983).
- Newman, C. and Spitzer, J.: Prolonged auditory processing time in the elderly: Evidence from backward recognition masking. Audiology (Basel), 22: 241-252, (1983).
- Spitzer, J.: Auditory effects of chronic alcoholism. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 8: 317-335, (1981).
- Newman, C. and Spitzer, J.: Eustachian tube efficiency in geriatric subjects. Ear and Hearing, 2:103-107, (1981).
- Spitzer, J.: Trends in audiologic services to hearing-impaired children. The Volta Review, 83:150-155 (1981).
- Spitzer, J. and Osborne, D.K.: The effect of open- versus closed-set procedures in the perception of compressed speech. Journal of Auditory Research, 20:169-172 (1980).
- Spitzer, J. and Ventry, I.M.: Central auditory dysfunction in chronic alcoholics. Archives of Otolaryngology, 106:224-229 (1980). (Reprinted in Arnst, D.J. and Katz, J. (eds.) The SSW Test-Development and Clinical Use College Hill Press; San Diego, 1982).
- Spitzer, J.: The development of a picture speech reception threshold test in Spanish for use with urban U.S. residents of Hispanic background. Journal of Communication Disorders, 13: 147-151 (1980).
- Goldstein, B. and Spitzer,J.: A review of Ohio legislation affecting the private practitioner: II Business practices. Ohio Journal of Speech and Hearing, 14 (2): 266-273 (1979).
- Goldstein, B. and Spitzer,J.: A review of Ohio legislation affecting the private practitioner: I Licensure. Ohio Journal of Speech and Hearing, 14(2):251-265 (1979).
- Guest editor, SSW Newsletter, 1 (5), (1979); includes: Spitzer,J. Alcoholic case study, p.3; Spitzer,J. SSW findings in chronic alcoholics,p.2.
- Spitzer,J., Ventry, I.M., and Nicholas, J.: The contribution of the acoustic reflex to the ascending-descending Most Comfortable Loudness gap. Audiology (Basel), 17:271-280 (1978).