2012-2013 SLP Graduate Student Research

Alexie Adair (advisor: Richard Adler)

Current Trends Regarding Admittance Requirements to Undergraduate Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Programs

Courtney Bernu (advisor: Kris Vossler)

The Implementation of Co-Teaching Between Speech-Language Pathologists and Classroom Teachers

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Amber Christiansen (advisor: Kris Vossler)

A Single Subject Study on the Effects of Implementing a Home Program to Supplement Speech and Language Training With a Japanese Non-Native English Speaker

Kelsie Fahy (advisor: Kris Vossler)

Factors Effecting Lifestyle Patterns, Family Dynamics, and Communicative Interactions in Families Raising Children with Autism

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA

(November, 2012)

Research presented at the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Convention in Minnetonka, MN (April, 2013)

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Valerie Glynn (advisor: Richard Adler)

Parameters Contributing to Identification of Voices as Male vs. Female

Research presented at the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Convention in Minnetonka, MN (April, 2013)

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University

Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Christina Hughes (advisor: Richard Adler)

Coaches’ and Athletes’ Knowledge of Traumatic Brain Injuries in High-Contact Sports

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Heidi Iwashita (advisor: Nancy Paul)

Using Technology to Augment Aphasia Treatment

Research presented at the Graduate Lecture at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Whitney Koehler (advisor: Richard Adler)

Evidence Base Practice of Assessment and Treatment of TBI

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Briana Langowski (advisor: Kris Vossler)

The Perspectives of School Based Speech-Language-Pathologist who Assess, Treat, and Refer Children and Adolescents with Written-Language Disorders in Schools

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Jennifer Leadbetter (advisor: Nancy Paul)

Implementing a Decision-Tree for Dysphagia Screenings in a University Clinic

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2012)

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Meghan McAllister (advisor: Richard Adler)

The Affects of a Traumatic Brain Injury on Communication Within a Family

Research presented at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Amanda Nordby (advisor: Nancy Paul)

Evidence Base to Support the Use of Brain Training Tools to Promote Healthy Cognition in Older Adults

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Abbey Olson (advisor: Richard Adler)

Virtual Reality Training as a Method of Social Skill Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kris Rittenour (advisor: Kris Vossler)

School-Based Speech-Language-Pathologists use of iDevice Applications for Therapy

Lora Rogness (advisor: Richard Adler)

Factors Affecting the Successful Implementation of an Electronic Scheduling System in a University Speech and Hearing Clinic Setting in the Midwest

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead MSUM) (April, 2013)

Kate Schelkoph (advisor: Nancy Paul)

The Effects of Supported Communication Intervention for Aphasia

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Megan Scilley (advisor: Kris Vossler)

Identifying Factors Necessary to Implement a Successful Home Program for an Adult Living in a Twenty-Four Hour Home Care Facility

Karena Stowman (advisor: Richard Adler)

Training of Speech Sound Errors Using See the Sound: Visual Phonics

Research presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Atlanta, GA (November, 2012)

Tessa Wegscheid and Natasha Howard (advisor: Kris Vossler)

A Comparison of Parent and Child Perceptions of the Social Growth and Self-image Development of Children with Speech and/or Aesthetic Differences due to a Cleft Lip and/or Palate

Research presented at the Minnesota Speech-Language- Hearing Association (MSHA) Convention in Minnetonka, MN (April, 2013)

Amanda Walker (advisor: Kris Vossler)

First Year Graduate Students' Perception of Clinical Experience in Speech-Language Pathology Master's Programs

Research presented at the Student Academic Conference at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) (April, 2013)

Megan Zahnow (advisor: Kris Vossler)

Factors Which Influence the Casual Conversational Dialogue among College-age Adolescents