Katherine C. Hustad , Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Education
B.A. University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
M.S. University of Wisconsin – Madison
Ph.D. University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Teaching
CD 631 Introduction to Augmentative Communication
CD 705 Dysarthria/Augmentative Communication Systems for the Severely Handicapped
Interests
Katie’s research centers around children and adults with significant speech intelligibility problems associated with dysarthria. Her work has three main themes: 1) identification of variables that influence speech intelligibility, including factors related to the listener, the communicative context, and the speaker; 2) augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions to enhance communication effectiveness for individuals with reduced speech intelligibility; and 3) longitudinal development of speech, language, and communication in young children with cerebral palsy. Most of her research takes place at the Waisman Center, where she works closely with several clinical programs including the Communication Aids and Systems Clinic.
Highlighted Activities
Hustad, K. C. (2006). Estimating the intelligibility of speakers with dysarthria. Folia Phoniatrica
et Logopaedica.
Hustad, K. C., & Garcia, J. M., (2005) Aided and unaided augmentative and alternative
communication strategies: Alphabet supplementation versus iconic hand gestures.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 58.
Hustad, K. C. & Gearhart, K. (2004). Listener attitudes toward adults who use speech
supplementation strategies: Relationship with intelligibility. American Journal of Speech
Language Pathology, 13, 168-181.
Hustad, K.C., Auker, J., Natale, N., & Carlson, R. (2003). Improving intelligibility of speakers
with profound dysarthria and cerebral palsy. Augmentative and Alternative Communication,
19, 187-198.
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