Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0075
Curriculum Vitae
Kathy H. Strattman
Associate Professor
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education
PhD Wichita State University 2001
Communicative Disorders and Sciences
MA Wichita State University
Logopedics
BA Midland Lutheran College
Communication
Academic/Professional Experience
2007 – present Associate Professor, Dept of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Wichita State University
2001 – 2007 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Wichita State University
1971--1979 Speech-Language Pathologist, Institute of Logopedics
Perdonicni Project for children with hearing impairments
Honors and Awards
ASHA Fellow Award - 2011
Wichita State University President’s Distinguished Service Award - 2010
CHP Leadership Academy – Fellow 2009-10; Senior Fellow 2010 - present
Sabbatical – Fall 2008
ASHA Board Recognized Specialist in Child Language - 2003 -2014
Alpha Eta Allied Health Honorary Society – 2006 - present
Nominated for Rodenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching – 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013
Award for Continuing Education – 2004; 2008, 2010, 2012
Inaugural Cadre of Advisers – ASHA Child Language Specialty Board
Kansas Reading Association Award for Dissertation Research – 2002
Phi Kappa Phi
Kansas Speech-Language Clinician of the Year – 1995
Delano Maggard Grant - 2000, university award for doctoral student research – $300
Rotary International Award - Centre Medicaux de Phoniatrie et Reeducation Auditif,
Villefrance-Sur-Mer, France – July 1975- June 1976
Scholarly Research-Based Activities
Primary Peer-Reviewed Publications
Maeta, M., & Strattman, K.H. (2013). Emphasis and speech rhythm: Contributory variables of foreign accent modification for adult Japanese English learners. As we speak: Speech, pronunciation, and listening interest section of TESOL.(online)
Johnson, S., & Strattman, K. (2012). Exploring the relationship between text messaging and literacy in young adults. Journal of Research Reports: McNair Scholars Program, 16, 39-40
Niessen, N., Strattman, K., & Scudder, R. (2011). The influence of three emergent literacy skills on the invented spellings of four-year-olds. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 32, 2, pp. 93-102.
Strattman, K.H., and Hodson, B. (2010). Implementing phonological and language/literacy intervention for 6-year old twins with highly unintelligible speech. In S. Chabon and E. Cohn (Eds), Communication disorders - a case-based approach: Stories from the front line. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Strattman, K.H. (2007). An overview of intervention approaches, methods, and targets. In B.W. Hodson (Ed.) Evaluating and enhancing children’s phonological systems: Research and theory to practice (p. 310-316). Eau Claire, WS: Thinking Publications.
Strattman, K.H., & Hodson, B.W. (2005). Variables that influence decoding and spelling in beginning readers. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 21 ,2, pp. 165-190.
Hodson, B.W., & Strattman, K.H. (2004). Phonological awareness approaches for children with speech disorders. In R. Kent (Ed.), MIT Encyclopedia of Communication Disorders. pp. 153-156. Cambridge, MS: MIT Press.
Hodson, B.W., Scherz, J.W., & Strattman, K.H. (2002). Evaluation communicative abilities of a highly unintelligible preschooler. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 11, 236-242.
Hodson, B. W., Buckendorf, R., & Strattman, K. H. (2000). Speech sound disorders: Helping children become understandable. In E. P. Dodge (Ed.), The survival guide for school-based speech-language pathologist (pp. 97-117). San Diego, CA: Singular.
Edwards, H. T., & Strattman, K. H. (1996). Accent modification manual: Materials for practice. San Diego, CA: Singular. (Workbook & audio tapes).
Edwards, H.T., & Strattman, K.H. (1996). Accent modification manual: Instructor’s manual. San Diego, CA: Singular (Workbook & audiotape).
Secondary Publications & Presentations
Marble, K., & Strattman, K. (2014). Teach Me To Read: Gains in Preschoolers’ Phonological Awareness Skills From Explicit Instruction. Conference Proceedings Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Vaughn, J. & Strattman, K. (2012). Facilitating literacy development: A dual-language perspective. Conference Proceedings: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Scherz, J., Strattman, K., Headley, S. (2011). Apps for angels. Conference Proceedings: Angelman’s Syndrome Foundation Biennial and Scientific Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.
Strattman, K.H. (2007). Literacy at risk: Beyond the “Critical age.” 37th Annual Mid-South the Spring Conference Proceedings. Sponsored by Memphis University Chapter of Student Speech Language Hering Association.
Stone, K., Hodson, B.W., Strattman, K.H. (2006). Enhancing early literacy skills of children with disordered expressive phonological systems. Hawaii International Conference on Education Proceedings.
Strattman, K.H. (2006, Feb 20 - March 10). The case of missing the “critical age”- times two. Thinking Publications On-line Conference. (invited)
Refereed Presentations
International
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K. (2012). Word Emphasis to Enhance Communicative Competency for Japanese English-Learners. Poster accepted for presentation at the Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Convention, Philadelphia. (refereed)
Strattman, K., Flinn, T., & Parker, M. (2011) Assessing 3-year olds’ phonological abilities: Comparison of 3 tests of phonological development. Poster presentation at International Child Phonology Conference, York, UK (refereed)
Strattman, K., Kordonowy, & J. Warne, J. (2010). Early literacy skills: Comparison of results of typical curriculum and explicit teaching. Poster presentation at International Child Phonology Conference, Memphis (refereed)
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K. (2010). Integration and academic success of ESL students in a mainstream school. Poster presentation at the Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Convention, Boston. (refereed)
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K. (2009). Two methods of training American English vowel production for Japanese adults: Computer and teacher assisted. Poster presented at the TESOL Convention, Denver, CO. (refereed)
Prezas, R., Hodson, B., & Strattman, K. (2009). Exploring phonological systems and intelligibility of bilingual (Spanish-English) preschool children in both languages. Presentation at the International Child Phonology Conference, Fort Worth, TX. (refereed)
Hodson, B.W., & Strattman, K.H. (2004). Comparison of assessment measures for unintelligible preschoolers. Presentation at the International Child Phonology Conference, Tempe, AZ (refereed).
Strattman, K.H. (2002). Multisyllable words productions: Relationship to decoding and spelling. Paper presented at the International Child Phonology Conference, Wichita, KS (refereed).
Strattman, K.H., & Hodson, B.W. (2001). Predicting reading and spelling scores of 2nd graders. Presented at the International Child Phonology Conference, Boston. (refereed).
Westby, C., Self, T., & Strattman, K.H. (1998). Assessment and intervention strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders. Poster presented at the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatries. The Netherlands (refereed).
National
Drechsler, H., Parham, D., Self, T., Strattman, K., & Bernsdorf, E.X Timing of respiration & vocalization during the second year of life. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Orlando, FL (refereed)
Marble, K., Strattman, K., & Kordonowy, J. (2014) A clinical discovery: Preschoolers show gains in phonological awareness skills from short duration instruction. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, Orlando, FL (refereed)
Strattman, K., Allen, A., & Heitsman, A. (2014). Effects of Twin Talk on Phonological Development: Case Study. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, Orlando, FL (refereed)
Marble, K., Strattman, K., & Kordonowy, J. (2014) Teach me to read: Gains in preschoolers’ phonological awareness skills from explicit instruction. Poster presented at the ASHA Schools Conference, Pittsburg, PA (refereed)
Vaughn, J., Strattman, K., Hodson, B., & Tran, A. (2013). Facilitating literacy development: A dual-language perspective. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Convention, Chicago, I. (refereed)
Coufal, K., Strattman, K., Marble, K., Quinn, E., & Vaughn, J. (2013) Helping in Haiti: Interprofessional experiences for faculty, students, and international medical team. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, Chicago, I (refereed).
Strattman, K., Scherz, J., & Norris, R. (2012). Communication needs of children with low-incidence disorders. A qualitative approach. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, Atlanta, GA. (refereed)
Barr, R., & Strattman, K. (2011). A comparison of linguistic knowledge in middle school spellers. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, San Diego, CA. (refereed)
Duerksen, A., Navarro, L., & Strattman, K. (2011). Spelling of rural & suburban 6th graders: Comparing linguistic knowledge. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, San Diego, CA. (refereed)
Maeda, M., Strattman, K., DiLollo, A., Parham, D., Schommer-Aikins, M., & Anderson, P. (2011). Word emphasis: A contributory variable of foreign accent modification. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, San Diego, CA. (refereed)
Ellis, C., Hodson, B., DiLollo, A., Parham, D., Schommer-Aikins, M., & Strattman, K. (2011). Head Start children’s communication skills: Intelligibility, phonology, & language. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, San Diego, CA. (refereed)
Tsai, M., Scherz, J., DiLollo, A., Coufal, K., Strattman, K., & Ellsworth, R. (2010). Conversational contribution of AAC users and speaking partners. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, Philadelphia, PA. (refereed)
Schrag, K., Strattman, K., Coufal, K., McDowell, K., Warne, J., & Parham, D. (2009). Free time literacy activities. Poster presented at the ASHA National Convention, New Orleans, LA. (refereed)
Schrag, K., & Strattman, K. (2009). Literacy habits of urban and rural 6th grade students. Poster presented at the ASHA National Schools Conference, Kansas City, MO. (refereed)
Scherz, J., Strattman, K., & DiLollo,A. (2009). Using a qualitative approach to facilitate communication for children who have Angelman’s syndrome. Presentation at the Angelman’s Syndrome Foundation Biennial and Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL. (refereed)
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K. (2009) Training effects on American English vowel production of Japanese adults. Integration and academic success of ESL students in a mainstream school Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, New Orleans, LA. (refereed)
Scherz, J., Strattman, K., & DiLollo, A. (2008). A qualitative approach to researching communication behaviors in low-incidence disorders. Technical Session presentation at the ASHA National Convention, Chicago, IL. (refereed)
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K. (2008). Effects of training an American English vowel production for Japanese adults. Poster presented at Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Overland Park, KS (refereed)
Carlson, T., & Strattman, K. (2007). Do babies increase vocabulary by viewing baby media? Poster presentation at the American speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, Boston. (national)
Self, P., Strattman, K., & Goodall, S. (2007). A multimodal literacy approach for a child with autism spectrum disorder. Poster presentation at ASHA Convention, Boston. (national)
Strattman, K.H., Kordonowy, J., Cillessen, C. Schmidt, M., Cowl, A. (2006). Using picture exchange communication with late talkers: A case study. Poster accepted for presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, Miami Beach, FL (national).
Scott, C., Strattman, K.H., Hodson, B.W., Schommer-Aikins, M., Scudder, R., & Coufal, K. (2006). Language and learning in school-age children and adolescents: A comparative analysis of atypical & typical spelling ability. Technical Presentation accepted for presentation at ASHA Convention, Miami Beach, FL (national).
Kelman, M., Hodson, B.W., Strattman, K.S., Schommer-Aikins, M., McDowell, Coufal, K., & Scudder, R. An investigation of preschool children’s primary literacy skills. Technical Presentation accepted for presentation at ASHA Convention, Miami Beach, FL (national).
Strattman, K.H., Hodson, B.W., Crumrine, D., & Tabares, C. (2005). Enhancing literacy skills in school-age twins with severe phonological impairments. Poster presented at the ASHA Convention, San Diego, CA (national).
Champley, J., Scherz, J.W., DiLollo, A., Ellsworth, R., Rogers, M., Schommer-Aikins, M., & Strattman, K.H. (2005). Reading materials and strategies used by typical older adults. Poster presented at ASHA Convention, San Diego, CA (national).
Wolter, J., Apel, K., DiLollo, A., Ellsworth, R., Hodson, B.W., & Strattman, K.H. (2005). Orthographic fast-mapping in children with and without typical language abilities. Poster presented at ASHA Convention, San Diego, CA (national).
State
Coberly, M., Hammond, R., & Strattman, K. (2014).The secret language of twins. Poster presented at the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (KSHA) State Convention, Overland Park, KS. (refereed)
Glaser, S., Strattman, K., & Marble, K. (2014). Phonological awareness and early intervention. Poster presented at the KSHA Convention, Overland Park, KS. (refereed)
Kovak, N., Sanders, V., & Strattman, K. (2014). The effect of auditory discrimination training using SAILS program. Poster presented at the KSHA Convention, Overland Park, KS. (refereed)
Rossi, P., & Strattman, K. (2012). What do spelling errors teach us? Poster presented at KSHA State Convention, Wichita, KS. (refereed)
Wilson, R., & Strattman, K. (2012). Phonological effects of “twin talk.” Poster presented at the KSHA State Convention, Wichita, KS. (refereed)
Johnson, S., & Strattman, K. (2011). Exploring the relationship between texting and spelling in young adults. Poster presented at KSHA State Convention, Overland Park, KS. (refereed)
Flinn, T., Parker, & Strattman, K. (2011). Speech sound abilities of 3-yer olds: Comparison of tests. Poster presented at the KSHA State Convention, Overland Park, KS. (refereed)
Hassebroek, C., Torres, J., Strattman, K., Kordonowy, J., & Warne, J. (2009). A comparison of early literacy skills taught in the kindergarten classroom and literacy skills taught explicitly. Poster presented at the KSHA State Convention, Wichita, KS. (refereed)
White, J., Miller, B., Epler, B., & Strattman, K. (2009). Do we still need to teach spelling? Poster presented at KSHA State Convention, Wichita, KS. (refereed)
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K.H. (2008). Accepted for presentation at Kansas speech-Language-Hearing Association convention (KSHA), Overland Park, KS
Strattman, K.H., Sawyer, J.C., Helms, B., & McNaughton, C. (2005). Linking language and literacy in education. Presentation at Kansas Speech-Language- Hearing Association Convention (KSHA), Overland Park, KS.
Student Mentored University Presentations (refereed/judged)
Glaser, S. & Strattman, K. (2014) Phonological awareness and early intervention. Oral Presentation at URCAF – 2nd place (judged)
Marble, K., & Strattman, K. (2014). Teach me to read: Gains in preschoolers’ phonological awareness skills from explicit instruction Oral Presentation at Graduate Research and Scholarly Presentations (GRASP) – 2nd place (judged)
Coberly, M., Hammond, R., & Strattman, K. (2014) The secret language of twins. Poster presentation at GRASP (judged)
Vaughn, J., & Strattman, K. (2013). Facilitating literacy development: A dual language perspective. Oral presentation at GRASP (judged)
Norris, R., Strattman, K., & Scherz, J. (2012). Communication needs of children with Angelman’s syndrome: A qualitative approach. Poster presentation at GRASP. (judged)
Johnson, S., & Strattman, K. (2011, July 29). Exploring the relationship between texting and spelling in young adults. Oral Presentation at McNair Scholars Competition. 2nd place. (judged)
Maeda, M., & Strattman, K. (2010). English vowel production for Japanese adults: Comparison of two-training methods. Poster presentation at GRASP. (judged)