Sharon Smart

Lecturer and Researcher (Speech Pathology) - School of Allied Health, Curtin University

Dr Sharon Smart is a clinical researcher specialising in infant feeding, swallowing disorders in children, tongue-tie, and paediatric speech and language development. She has coordinated and taught undergraduate and postgraduate units in paediatric speech, language, feeding and swallowing disorders.

Dr Smart enjoys translating clinical problems into research topics, and teaching evidence-based assessment and intervention practices to the next generation of speech pathologists.

Experience

2016–present

Lecturer, Curtin University
2018–2020

Course Coordinator (Master of Speech Pathology), Curtin University
2013–2019

Director/Speech Pathologist, Smart Speech Pathology
2009–2015

Sessional Academic, Curtin University
2007–2009

Professional Manager of Paediatric Speech & Language , Royal Free Hospital, London
2006–2006

Speech Pathologist, Northwick Park Hospital Primary Care Trust, London
2001–2005

A/Senior Speech Pathologist & Speech Pathologist, Princess Margaret Hospital
2002–2003

Senior Project Officer, Therapy Focus
2001–2003

Speech Pathologist, Therapy Focus

Education

2008

Curtin University, Doctor of Philosophy (Human Communication Science)
2000

Curtin University, Bachelor of Science (Human Communication Science)

Publications

2020

Speech production in young children with tongue-tie, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
2020

I remember when…’ The Role of Reminiscence Therapy on Discourse Production in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment, International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
2019

"Investigating Tongue Strength and Endurance in Children Aged 6 to 11 Years, Dysphagia

Professional Memberships

Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA), United Kingdom
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP), Speech Pathology Australia
Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties (ASTLiT)
International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP)