Linda I. Shuster, Professor
Education:
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
M.S., University of Michigan
B.A., University of Michigan
Current Responsibilities:
Research (Center for Neuroscience, Center for Advanced Imaging)
Classroom teaching
Clinical supervision
Courses Taught:
SPA 278, Communication Disorders
SPA 424, Language Disorders
SPA 630, Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders
SPA 664, Diagnostics in SLP
SPA 610, Advanced Practice SLP
Research Interests:
Neurogenic speech and language disorders, functional magnetic resonance imaging, speech acoustics and perception
Selected Publications:
Shuster, L.I. (2009). The effect of sublexical and lexical frequency on speech production: An fMRI investigation. Brain and Language, 111, 66-72.
Shuster,L.I. & Wambuagh, J.L. (2007). Token-to-token variability in adult apraxia of speech: A perceptual analysis. Aphasiology, 22 1-15.
Shuster, L.I. & Lemieux, S.K. (2005). An fMRI investigation of covertly and overtly produced mono- and multisyllabic words. Brain and Language, 93, 20-31.
Shuster, L.I. (2004). Resource theory and aphasia: Why alternative theories can better guide our research. Aphasiology, 18, 811-813.
Shuster, L.I. & Durrant, J.D. (2003.) “Toward a better understanding of self-produced speech.” Journal of Communication Disorders, 36, 1-11.
Shuster, L.I., & Wambaugh, J.L. (2000.) “Perceptual and acoustic analyses of speech sound errors in apraxia of speech accompanied by aphasia.” Aphasiology, 14, 635-651.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 6122
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
Phone: (304)293-2943 or (304)293-5050 (Center for Advanced Imagiing)
Fax: (304)293-7565
Email Address:
lshuster@wvu.edu