Research Aims
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Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
My research focuses on the efficacy of SSD interventions and engagement in the therapeutic process primarily with preschool-aged children. Due to the link between SSD and dyslexia, this research aim also explores the comfortability of SLPs to provide dyslexia intervention. ​
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Marble-Flint, K., Schneider-Cline, W., Brumbaugh K. M. Chavira, J. C., & Parham, D. F. (2022). Midwest SLPs and literacy: A survey. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Group.
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Brumbaugh, K. M., & *Gibson, A. (2021). The efficacy of Expansion Points Intervention in young children with speech sound disorders: A multiple baseline design. Seminars in Speech and Language, 42(5), 419-430.
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Brumbaugh, K. M. & Smit, A. (2021). Applying the taxonomy to expansion points intervention. Journal of Communication Disorders, 89.
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Brumbaugh, K. M. (2020). A dozen ways to use muffin tins in sessions. ASHA Leader Live.
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Brumbaugh. K. M. (2019). 7 Tips to encourage book reading with the uninterested reader. ASHA Leader Live.
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Brumbaugh, K. M. (2019). 3 Steps for Using Wait Time to Improve Treatment Outcomes. ASHA Leader Live.
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Smit, A. B., Brumbaugh, K. M., Weltsch, B., Hilgers, M. (2018). Treatment of phonological disorder: A feasibility study with focus on outcome measures. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27, 536-552.
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Brumbaugh, K. M., & Smit, A. B. (2013). Treating children ages 3-6 who have speech sound disorder: A survey. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 44, 306-319.
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Professional Issues
My other primary interest is related to professional issues in speech pathology such as supervision, ethics, and representation in therapy materials.
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Hartenstein, J., Brumbaugh, K. M., Holguin, J. & Likcani, A. (2023). Representation of disability in popular children’s literature. International Journal of the Whole Child, 8(1).
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Elliot, H., & Brumbaugh, K. M. (2021). Student perceptions of a simulated clinical experience: A pilot study. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 5(1).
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Gaylord, J. N., Brumbaugh, K. M., & Schaff, S. (2021). Cross borders: Is an interstate compact the answer for Missouri? The Online Journal of Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 5(1).
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Medley, B. & Brumbaugh, K M. (2021). Representation of individuals with communication disorders in children’s literature. Online Journal of Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association, (5)1.
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Gaylord, J. & Brumbaugh, K. M. (2020). Ethical issues in speech-language pathology: What do I do? Talk and Chew, 1(3).
Research in Progress
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Implementation science project with a large school district evaluating students transitioning between educational levels (elementary to middle school, middle school to high school) as it relates to their intrinsic and extrinsic factors motivation to target SSDs and to develop a tracking system to monitor students during transitional placements.
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Qualitative research evaluating dress codes in graduate programs in speech-language pathology for constructs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Single-subject research to evaluate components of interventions related to pediatric speech sound disorders.
