Education

• Ph.D. Communication Disorders & Sciences, University of Oregon
• M.S. Speech Language Pathology, Vanderbilt University
• B.A. Sociology, Indiana University

Research and Teaching Areas

Research

• Technology-delivered treatment to address reading, writing and text messaging difficulties in aphasia
• Social approaches to enhance participation and quality of life in persons with aphasia
• Single Case Experimental Design
• Relationship of cognitive variables (attention, working memory) and language performance in aphasia

Teaching

• Adult Language Disorders (Aphasia)
• Communication Disorders following Traumatic Brain Injury
• Organic Disorders in CSD
• Evidence Based Practice/Research Methods in CSD

Research Laboratory

• Aphasia Research and Treatment Lab