College of Health and Human Services

Ting-fen Lin

Assistant Professor

Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies | 559.278.2423 | Office: PHS 226

Education

Ph.D. – University of Oregon
Communication Disorders and Sciences

M.A. – The Ohio State University
Speech and Hearing Science

B.A. – National University of Kaohsiung
Western Languages and Literature

Courses Taught

CSDS 102 Anatomy and Physiology
CSDS 103 Speech and Hearing Science
CSDS 172 Neural Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing
CSDS 173 Introduction to Adult Neurogenic Communicative Disorders
CSDS 207 Neurogenic Language Disorders
CSDS 220 Introduction to Dysphagia and Acquired Cognitive-Communication Disorders
CSDS 221 Dysphagia and Acquired Cognitive-Communication Disorders
CSDS 230 Advanced Clinical Practice
CSDS 299 Thesis

Ting-fen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Deaf Studies at California State University, Fresno. Her research interests include swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia) as well as the interaction between mind, body, and breath during the prandial process. The traditional management of swallowing has generally been focused on the physiology of the disorder and the impairment level; she aspires to shift dysphagia management toward a more holistic approach. Her research aims to improve patient quality of life via alternative and complementary person-centered approaches. Prior to her Ph.D., Ting-fen worked as an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, primarily in the acute care setting, with a focus on dysphagia evaluation and rehabilitation.

Outside of speech-language pathology, Ting-fen enjoys outdoor activities. She is also a certified volunteer breathwork, yoga, and meditation facilitator.

Dysphagia
Breathwork/Respiration
Person-centered care
Psychophysiology

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Lin, T., Mori, L., Batra, A., Chakraborty, N., & Kundu, S. (2025). Utilization of breathwork meditation in improving wellness in trainees of speech-language pathology: A prospective cohort study. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00099

Lin, T., Linville, D., Nese, R. N. T., Seeley, J., & Shune, S. E. (2024). Managing functional biopsychosocial outcomes impacted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using telehealth. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00079

Lin, T., Linville, D., Nese, R., Seeley, J., & Shune, S. (2023). Breathing-based meditation for improving COPD burden: a mixed single-case and qualitative approach. OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 8(4); 59. https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2304059

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2023). The mind–body–breath link during oral intake in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a grounded theory analysis. Dysphagia 38, 367–378. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-022-10473-x

Burdick, R., Lin, T., & Shune, S. E. (2021). Visual modeling: a socialization-based intervention to improve nutritional intake among nursing home residents. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30(5), 2202-2213. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-21-00097

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2020). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dysphagia: a synergistic review. Geriatrics, 5(3), 45. http://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics5030045

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings/Abstracts

Lin, T., Newman, R., & Raman, V. (2023). Effects of SKY Breath Meditation on the well-being of survivors of head-and-neck cancer and caregiver dyad, qualitative case study [abstract]. International Journal of Yoga Therapy, 33 (s1), 6–7.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2022). Effects of breathing-based meditation on dyspnea in COPD, a single-case study [abstract]. European Respiratory Journal, 60(66), 37.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2022). Optimizing the oral intake experience among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease via a breathing-based meditation program [abstract]. Dysphagia. Advance online publication.

Burdick, R. J., Lin, T., & Shune, S. (2021). The impact of visual modeling on food and liquid intake among older patients in the skilled nursing setting [abstract]. Dysphagia, 36(6), 1180.

Shune, S. & Lin, T. (2021). The impact of non-oral proprioceptive and exteroceptive cues across the eating sequence [abstract]. Dysphagia, 36(6), 1183-1184.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2019). Eating-related difficulties in individuals with COPD [abstract]. Dysphagia, 34(6).

Presentations

Peer-Reviewed, International/National/State

Lin, T. (2024, April). Using breathwork meditation in optimizing quality of life for survivor of head-and-neck cancer and their caregiver: a mixed-methods case study. Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Lin, T., Deshmukh, R., & Mori, L. (2023, November). Evidence-based self-care technique for all. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA.

Lin, T. (2023, November). Improving head-and-neck-cancer-related patient and caregiver psychosocial burden. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA.

Lin, T. (2023, October). Effects of SKY Breath Meditation on the well-being of survivors of head-and-neck cancer and caregiver dyad, qualitative case studies. International Association of Yoga Therapists Symposium on Yoga Research, Berkshires, MA.

Lin, T. (2023, March). Optimize service delivery by enhancing well-being skills for graduate students. California Speech Language Hearing Association Convergence.

Mori, L., Batra, A., Menon, L., Tu, W., & Lin, T. (2022, November). Using self-care techniques to avoid burnout - starting at the graduate student level. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA, Online.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2022, September). Effects of breathing-based meditation on dyspnea in COPD, a single-case study. European Respiratory Society International Congress, Barcelona, Spain

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2022, March). Mitigating the impacts of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on oral intake through a breathing-based meditation program. Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, Online.

Lin, T. & Deshmukh, R. (2022, March). Optimize service delivery and enhance leadership through evidence-based self-care. California Speech Language Hearing Association Convergence.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2021, November). Breathing-based meditation for improving physiological burden in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. European Society for Swallowing Disorders Congress, Online.

Lin, T., Deshmukh, R. & Shune, S. (2021, November). Evidence-based self-care to avoid burnout and to improve performance. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, D.C., Online

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2021, November). Breathing-based meditation for improving psycho-emotional burden in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, D.C., Online

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2021, November). Mitigating dyspnea-related anxiety through a complementary and integrative health approach. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, D.C., Online

Lin, T., Deshmukh, R. & Shune, S. (2020, November). An evidence-based tool to overcome work-related stress and burnout — Beyond the theory. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA (Convention canceled due to COVID-19).

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2020, November). Dysphagia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: viability of a breathing-based meditation program. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA (Convention canceled due to COVID-19).

Burdick, R., Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2020, November). A socialization-based intervention to improve nutritional intake among nursing home residents. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA (Convention canceled due to COVID-19).

Lin, T., Deshmukh, R. & Shune, S. (2020, October). Swimming against the currents of work-related stress in healthcare. Oregon Speech-Languages & Hearing Association Annual Conference, Online, OR.

Shune, S. & Lin, T. (2020, March). The impact of non-oral proprioceptive and exteroceptive cues across the eating sequence. Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Burdick, R., Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2020, March). The impact of visual modelling on food and liquid intake among patients in the skilled nursing setting. Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2019, September). Mealtimes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through a psychophysiological lens. Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Niigata, Japan.

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2019, March). Eating-related difficulties in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dysphagia Research Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Third Place Scientific Abstract Poster Presentation

Lin, T. & Shune, S. (2018, November). Eating-related difficulties in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease without dysphagia – preliminary results. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA.