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Area: Communications Disorders Director of the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Email: dspeterson@gsu.edu |
Points
of Interest:
Debra Schober-Peterson is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in
Communication Disorders. She teaches courses in the areas of language
development, language disorders, diagnostic methods, and speech sound
disorders. She also supervises students in on-campus and off-campus clinical
experiences. Her research interests include phonological development,
pragmatic language disorders, early intervention for children with language
disorders, and clinical supervision.
Dr. Schober-Peterson is the Director of the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
at Georgia State University. The Clinic provides evaluation and therapy
services in language disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, speech
sound disorders, and hearing disorders to the University and Atlanta community.
Dr. Schober-Peterson also frequently consults with speech-language pathologists
in the community and provides in-services to school systems and consortiums.
Dr. Schober Peterson has over 20 years of experience working with children
and adults with speech and language impairments. She especially enjoys
working with toddlers and preschoolers with language and speech sound
disorders.
Publications 1997- Present:
Gallagher, P. & Schober-Peterson, D. (2006). Collaborating with families and professionals. In R. P. Colarusso, & C. O’Rourke (Eds.), Special education for all teachers (Fourth Edition). (pp. 481-510) Dubuque , IA : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Newman, W. (2005). Workload Formulae for Clinical Supervisors. Paper published in the proceedings of the Council for Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (www.capcsd.org).
Gallagher, P. & Schober-Peterson, D. (2004). Collaborating with families and professionals. In R. P. Colarusso, & C. O’Rourke (Eds.), Special education for all teachers (Third Edition).(pp. 477-507) Dubuque , IA : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
O’Rourke, C., Valente, M., Britten, F., Allen, R., Staab, M., & Schober-Peterson, D. (2002, March). Career paths for clinical faculty: Four university approaches. Asha Administration and Supervision Newletter, 3-7.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Cohen, M. (1999). Toddler talk: A family-centered intervention program for young children . Oceanside , CA : Academic Communication Associates, Inc.
Gallagher, P. & Schober-Peterson, D. (1999). Collaborating with families and professionals. In R. P. Colarusso, & C. O’Rourke (Eds.), Special education for all teachers (Second Edition).(pp. ) Dubuque, IA : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Maher, L., Clayton, M.C., Barrett, A., Schober-Peterson, D., & Gonzalez Rothi, L. (1998). Rehabilitation of a case of pure alexia: a theoretically guided approach. International Journal of the Neuropsychological Society, 4, 636-647.
Schober-Peterson, D. (1998). The new phonologies: Developments in clinical linguistics. ASHA Leader.
Gallagher, P. & Schober-Peterson, D. (1997). Collaborating with families and professionals. In R. P. Colarusso & C. O’Rourke (Eds.), Special education for all teachers (pp). Dubuque , IA : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co.
Schober-Peterson, D. (1997). Clinical exchange: Issues and ideas. Commmunication Lines, 14[2], 3.
Conference Presentations 1997- Present:
Schober-Peterson, D., & O’Rourke, C., (November, 2006). Identifying and Tracking At-Risk Graduate Students: Process and Outcomes. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Miami, FL.
Hill, S., Schober-Peterson, D., Dowless, S., Layton , S., Taylor, D. & Walker, R. (November, 2006). Preventing Reading Failure in AT-Risk Urban Preschoolers. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Miami, FL.
Schober-Peterson, D. (October, 2006). Supervisor Feedback to Students. Seminar presented at the Georgia Supervisory Network Fall Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Hays, L. (September, 2006). Web-based and Electronic Approaches to Submitting Student Performance. Presentation at the Southeastern University Clinical Educators Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Schober-Peterson, D., Fitzgerald, M., & Flahive, L. (April, 2006). Knowledge and Skills in the Area of Prevention. Presentation t the Council for Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Sandestin, FL.
Schober-Peterson, D., O’Rourke, C., Mason, A. & Tobey, S. (November, 2005). Portfolio Assessment of Student Outcomes: Reality one year later. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Philadephia, PA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Raymond, C. (October, 2005). Reaching Competencies: Working with students having difficulty in clinical settings. Presentation at the Southeastern University Clinical Educators Conference, Boone, NC .
Schober-Peterson, D. & Newman, W. (April, 2005). Workload Formulae for Clinical Supervisors. Presentation t the Council for Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Phoenix, AZ.
Schober-Peterson, D., O’Rourke, C., Rambow, M., Laures, J., Hill, S. (March, 2005). Portfolio Assessment: Student Perspectives and Advice. Poster session at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Macon, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 2005). Problem Solving in Preschool Phonology. Two-hour seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Macon, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D., O’Rourke, C., Rambow, M., Laures, J., Hill, S. (November, 2004). Portfolio Assessment: Student Perspectives and Advice. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Diego, CA .
Schober-Peterson, D., (March, 2004). Evidence-based Practice: What do we know about language intervention for preschoolers. Two-hour Seminar at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
O’Rourke, C., Schober-Peterson, D., Rambow, M. (March, 2004). Portfolio Assessment of Student Outcomes: Strategies for Implementation. Poster session at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
O’Rourke, C., Schober-Peterson, D., Rambow, M. (November, 2003). Portfolio Assessment of Student Outcomes: Strategies for Implementation. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Weiss, A., Briggs, M, Downey , D., Ellis Weismer, S., Fey, M., Jakielski, K., Paul, R., Prelock, P., Scheffner Hammer, C., Schober-Peterson, D., Stockman, I. , Wyatt, T., Ziev, M. (November 2003). Clinical Office Hours: Language in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. Seminar presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
O’Rourke, C., Schober-Peterson, D., Smith, E., & Wolf, W. (March 2003). Promoting Success for CD Graduate Students with Physical Disabilities. Poster session at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Savannah, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Kurkoski, P. (November, 2002). Facilitating Written Language Skills in Adolescents: The Pen-Pal Project. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
O’Rourke, C., Schober-Peterson, D., Smith, E., & Wolf, W. (November 2002). Promoting Success for CD Graduate Students with Physical Disabilities. Poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Kurkoski, P. (March, 2002). Facilitating Language Skills in Real-Life: The Pen-Pal Project. Seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Reed, N. & Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 2002). Training Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement Through Report Writing . Seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Reed, N. (March, 2002). Using Self-Assessment as a Tool in Evaluating Clinical Supervisors in Communication Disorders . Poster presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Kurkoski, P. (March, 2002). Facilitating language skills in real life: The pen-pal project . Seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Reed, N., & Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 2002). Training critical thinking and clinical judgement through report writing. Seminar presented at the Georgia Speech- Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Reed, N. (March, 2002). Use of self-assessment by clinical supervisors in communication disorders. Poster presented at the Georgia Speech- Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Reed, N., & Schober-Peterson, D. (November, 2001). Training critical thinking and clinical judgement through report writing. Seminar presented at the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Allen, R., Britten, F., O’Rourke, C., Schober-Peterson, D., Stabb, M., & Valente, M. (November 2001). Career paths for clinical faculty: Four university approaches. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Reed, N. (November, 2001). Use of self-assessment by clinical supervisors in communication disorders. Poster presented at the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Reed, N. (March, 2001). Expectations and responsibilities in student internships. Seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Savannah, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. & Hull, R. (March, 2001). Teaching self-evaluation in supervision Seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Savannah, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D., Callahan, R., Ely, E., & Reed, N., (February, 2001). Supervision of student teachers in speech-language pathology. Seminar presented at Best Practices in Public School Speech-Language Pathology, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D., O’Rourke, C. & Colarusso, R. (March, 2000). The identification of communication disorders in university students . Poster presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 2000). Dealing with difficult employees and students: What’s a supervisor to do? Mini-seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 2000). Central auditory processing disorders in children: who, what, how? Mini-seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 1999). Service delivery options: What’s possible??? Mini- seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Savannah, GA .
Shoaf, K., Lewis, T. & Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 1999). Facilitating language skills: Parent perceptions of the interactionist approach. Poster presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Savannah, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D., O’Rourke, C. & Colarusso, R. (November, 1998). The identification of communication disorders in university students. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Schober-Peterson, D. (November, 1998). Speech sound inventories of toddlers and preschoolers. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Shoaf, K., Lewis, T. & Schober-Peterson, D. (November, 1998). Facilitating language skills: Parent perceptions of the interactionist approach. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Antonio, TX.
O’Rourke, C., Schober-Peterson, D, & Colarusso, R. (November, 1998). Student and supervisor attitudes toward supervision. Poster presented at the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 1998). Matching theory with practice: Working with language disordered preschoolers. Mini-seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language- Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 1998 ). Improving your supervisory skills: Core competencies for supervisors. Mini-seminar presented at the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Atlanta, GA.
Schober-Peterson, D. (March, 1998). The phonological development of toddlers and preschoolers. Poster presented at Northern Louisiana University ’s Research Update ‘98. Monroe, LA.
Typical Courses
Taught:
EXC 4320: Introduction to Language Disorders
EXC 7450: Language Disorders in Children
EXC 7520: Speech Sound Disorders
EXC 7560: Diagnostic Methods in Speech
and Language
EXC 7630: Introduction to Clinical Methods: Policies,
Procedures, and Programming in Communication Disorders
EXC 7910: On-Campus Clinical Practicum
EXC 7950: Medical Internship Communications Disorders Program
EXC 7951: Student Teaching Communications Disorders Program
EXC 8310: Advanced Studies in Language
EXC 8320: Advance Studies in Child Disorders