Barbara L. Ekelman

Barbara L. Ekelman serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences (College of Arts and Sciences) and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics (School of Medicine) at Case Western Reserve University. With over 30 years of clinical and research experience, she specializes in language and learning disorders across childhood, adolescent, and adult populations.

Dr. Ekelman holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences and maintains active certification as a licensed speech-language pathologist through private practice. Her educational background forms the foundation for her clinical and academic contributions.

Her research focuses on language-learning disabilities, childhood stroke, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (particularly hyperlexia), and developmental apraxia. This work integrates clinical practice with academic inquiry to address complex communication challenges across diverse patient populations.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Ohio Speech and Hearing Association
• International Dyslexia Association

Dr. Ekelman has held significant leadership roles including Board of Directors service for the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center and the Northern Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She established and continues to co-teach the graduate-level Language and Literacy course at CWRU, demonstrating ongoing commitment to clinical education and training.