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Jessica Fanning is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) Program at the University of Oregon's College of Education. She directs the University of Oregon Fluency Center within the UO HEDCO Clinic. With 22 years of experience as an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, she specializes in fluency disorders, behavior management, autism spectrum disorders, and family-centered intervention. Her work bridges translational research and clinical practice, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and technology integration.
Education:
- Post-doctoral Research Fellowship (2011), University of Oregon Department of Psychology, Brain Development Laboratory
- Ph.D. (2007), University of Oregon, Communication Disorders & Sciences
- M.A. (1996), University of Colorado, Communication Disorders & Speech Sciences
- B.A. (1989), University of Colorado, Dual Majors in Communication Disorders and Physical Therapy
Research Interests: Dr. Fanning focuses on integrated stuttering intervention, resilience in clients, and translational research into clinical guidelines. She co-leads a study on medical case-example instruction's impact on curriculum perceptions. Past work includes fostering school-university research partnerships and computerized language interventions.
Awards:
- 2019 & 2016 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education
- 2016 College of Education Award of Excellence in Supervision
- 2011 NIH Early Researcher Award
Advising & Grants: As co-PI on a funded project exploring medical case-example instruction, she bridges clinical education and research. Her clinical supervision emphasizes practical skills for students and faculty.
Labs & Teams: Directs the University of Oregon Fluency Center, a clinical and research hub for fluency disorders and related communication challenges.
