Nancy A. Paul, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor
Role in the Department: Primary department assignments include teaching and supervising clients in the area of adult neurogenic disorders, such as aphasia, dysarthria, cognition, and swallowing, as well as normal aging. In addition, an area of interest is teaching and mentoring in the area of research. Recent endeavors have included work with students in the screening process for memory problems and memory wallet intervention for persons with dementia. Since Fall 2009, transitioned to serving as the Graduate Coordinator for the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences
Moorhead State University, Moorhead
Master of Science in Communication Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Doctorate of Science in Human Development - Applied Gerontology
North Dakota State University
Family/interests: My husband, Brett, and I have two daughters attending university and one daughter in high school. We enjoy living on a small farmstead in the Harwood, ND area. I enjoy reading, singing, and any time spent with my family. We especially enjoy our pets, gardening, being outdoors, and getting together with our families. Being a native North Dakotan, I really love to experience the changing of the seasons, yes all four of them.
SLP 601: Research Design in Speech-Language Pathology
The study of basic research principles and methods of descriptive, experimental, and single case study designs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of research. Students will need a statistics course as a prerequisite for this course. (2 credits)
SLP 627: Communication in Normal Aging and Dementia
The study of communication and memory in normal aging and demented individuals. The focus on the class will be on global deterioration processes, their etiology, pathophysiology, associated communication impairments, and therapeutic approaches. (2 credits)
SLP 630: Adult Neurogenic Language Disorders
Etiology, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of acquired speech and language impairments in adults. The emphasis will be on the study of aphasia and related disorders. (3 credits)
SLP 631: Pediatric and Adult Motor Speech Disorders (teach this course occasionally)
Etiology, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of acquired speech and language impairments in adults. The emphasis will be on the study of motor speech disorders. (2 credits)
SLP 681: Pediatric and Adult Swallowing Disorders
Study of the normal and pathological swallowing process across the lifespan. The review includes the study of neurogenic, structural, and psychiatric or behavioral etiologies. Assessment procedures, review of case studies, and current therapeutic and compensatory strategies.
SLHS 446/SLP 646 Clinical Supervision
Primarily adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders.
SLP 696: Research Project
Supervisor for graduate student research projects.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations
Member American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and hold Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Member of ASHA’s Special Interest Group 2: Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders and Special Interest Group 15: Gerontology.
Licensed by North Dakota State Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Minnesota Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist
Member of North Dakota Speech-Language Hearing Association
Member of Minnesota Speech-Language Hearing Association
Member of the Heartland Provider network