Shelley  Lund, Ph.D. CCC/SLP 

Associate Professor 

Interests and Expertise
Dr. Lund's research interest is in the areas of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and child language development and disorders. Specifically, her research addresses how individuals who use AAC acquire language. Dr. Lund is also interested in outcomes measurement. She has conducted research investigating the impact AAC has on the lives of individuals with severe communication impairments.

Recent Publications
Lund, S.K., & Light, J.C. (in press). Long-term outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: part II - Expressive communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Lund, S. K., & Light, J. C. (in press). Long-term outcomes for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: part I - What is a "good" outcome? Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Lund, S. K., & Light, J. C. (2003). The effectiveness of grammar instruction for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: A preliminary study. Journal of Speech, Language, Hearing Research, 46, 1110-1123

Lund, S. & Light, J. (2001). Fifteen years later: An investigation of the long-term outcomes of augmentative and alternative interventions, Final Grant Report. University Park, The Pennsylvania State University. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service).

Lund, S. K. & Light, J. C. (2001). Fifteen Years Later: Long-Term Outcomes for Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Report No. HB24B990069). University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED458727)

Speaker Topics 
Communication, Augmentative and Alternative (AAC)
Disabilities, Communication and Individuals with
Language Disorders in Children

Education
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, Communication Disorders, 2001
M. A., University of Minnesota, Communication Disorders, 1991
B. A., University of Michigan, Psychology, 1989