William (Eric) Strong

Address: CSB 323
Phone: 507-389-1476
Email: william.strong@mnsu.edu

Name: Wm. (Eric) Strong, Ph.D., A/S-C, CCC-SLP

Position: Assistant Professor

Education:

Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction emphasis (2018)
A/S-C, Administrative/Supervisory Credential (2010)
M.S. in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology (1990)
B.A. in Linguistics / Minor in French (1988)

Teaching: I strive to strengthen student knowledge surrounding evidence-based practice and individuals who stutter, who are multi-culturally diverse, who have language-learning disorders, or who exhibit neurodevelopmental disorders. With high professional expectations, I seek to have my students apply their knowledge to ensure the best possible clinical service delivery outcomes.

Current Courses:

CDIS 290 Intro to Communication Disorders (Su)
CDIS 291-18 Individual Study
CDIS 312-01/-02 Speech-Language Development (F/Su)
CDIS 402 Language Disorders in Children (F)
CDIS 403 Language Disorders in Children Lab (F)
CDIS 490 Independent Study
CDIS 491-05 Undergraduate Speech, Language & Learning Lab (See areas of interest)
CDIS 615 Seminar in Speech Sound Disorders (F)
CDIS 617 Stuttering (Sp)
CDIS 677-18 Individual Study-18
CDIS 694-18 Alternate Plan Paper (See areas of interest)
CDIS 695 Clinical Practicum at the Center for Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic
CDIS 699-18 Thesis (See areas of interest)

Areas of Interest:

Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Dynamic Language Assessment
Early Intervention
Facilitating Preschool Communication
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Language & Cognitive Development

Language Disorders
Late Language Emergence
Narrative Language Assessment
Serving Diverse Populations
Social Communication Disorders
Stuttering
Traumatic Brain Injury (Pediatric)
Written Language Disorders

Publications (selected):

Strong, W. E. (2024). Existing in Academia with a Hidden Disability, Speech Anthology, Vol 1, CREDIT Institute.
Strong, W. E. (2018). "A Grounded Case Study of Parental Perceptions Surrounding Formalized Special Education Processes" All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 6919.
Dinno, N., Hay, A., Strong, W.E., Coggins, T., Wendel, S., & Cook, D. (2000). A child with Fragile X Syndrome. In M. Guralnick (Ed.), Interdisciplinary clinical assessment of young children with developmental disabilities.
Strong, W.E. (Winter, 2000). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. News Exchange. American Association of Home-Based Early Interventionists. 5(1), 1-5.
Strong, W. E. (1990). A Review of Informal Measures Used to Assess Oral-Syntactic Ability in Normal and Language-Impaired School-Aged Children (Master's Thesis).

Invited Presentations (selected):

(June 2024). Strong, W.E. Voices and Silences: Understanding Stuttering. Mankato Area Lifelong Learners. Invited Speaker.
(January 2024). Strong, W.E. Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Region 10 Speech-Language Institute. Invited Speaker with Honorarium.
(January 2024). Strong, W.E. Speech-Sound Intervention. Region 10 Speech-Language Institute. Invited Speaker with Honorarium.
(January 2024). Strong, W.E. Autism Spectrum Disorders. Region 10 Speech-Language Institute. Invited Speaker with Honorarium.
(October 2009). Strong, W.E. and Strong, E.J. Aspects of Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Invited presentation for the Autism Spectrum Support group of Options for Independence--Northern Utah Center for Independent Living at Logan Regional Hospital, Logan, UT.
(March 2003). Strong, W.E. What Clinicians Need to Understand Regarding the Measurement and Treatment of Social-Communication Skills in School-Aged Children. Invited presentation to Snohomish County, Washington, Speech-Language Pathologists, Everett, WA.
(May 2002). Strong, W.E. Aspects of Asperger's Syndrome. Invited presenter to Cascade View Elementary School teachers, parents, and support staff, Snohomish, WA.
(January 2001). Strong, W.E. Aspects of Asperger's Syndrome. Invited presentation to Snohomish School District Speech and Language Pathologists, Snohomish, WA.
(May 1992). Strong, W.E. Communication Milestones and Promoting Communication Development in the Home. Invited presentation to parents within the Chinook Health Unit region, Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada.

Presentations (selected):

(May 2024). Strong, W.E. Stuttering Therapy for Young Children: Integrating CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy). Minnesota Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention.
(May 2024). Polanco, K. & Strong, W. E. Bilingualism and Stuttering: A Link or Misconception (Poster). Minnesota Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention.
(April 2024). Schomberg, J. & Strong, W.E. Intersectional Universal Design for learning, part 4. CETL (Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning).
(March 2024). Schomberg, J. & Strong, W.E. Intersectional Universal Design for learning, part 3. CETL (Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning).
(February 2024). Strong, W.E. Interwoven Histories: Disability and African American Treatment in the U.S. Disability and Equity 2030: Disability Conversations
(February 2024). Schomberg, J. & Strong, W.E. Intersectional Universal Design for learning, part 2. CETL (Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning).
(January 2024). Schomberg, J. & Strong, W.E. Intersectional Universal Design for learning, part 1. CETL (Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning).
(April 2022). Strong, W.E., and Steinmiller, T. Parent Perceptions, Special Education Processes, Ethical Practice, and our Profession. A 1.5-hour session presentation, Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(February 2019). Strong, W.E., Parent Perceptions, Special Education Processes, Ethical Practice, and our Profession. A 1.5-hour session presentation, Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(November 2018). Strong, W.E. "A Grounded Case Study of Parental Perceptions Surrounding Formalized Special Education Processes." A 1-hour technical session presentation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
(October 2017). Strong, W.E. A Grounded Case Study of Parental Perceptions Surrounding Formalized Special Education Processes. Completed Dissertation presented in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements of the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education with Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction, Administrative Emphasis, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
(April 2017). Strong, W.E. A Grounded Case Study of Parental Perceptions Surrounding Formalized Special Education Processes. A presentation completed in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements of the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education with Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction, Administrative Emphasis, at the Graduate Research Symposium, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
(January 2017). Strong, W.E. A Critical Case Study of Parental Perceptions Surrounding Formalized Special Education Processes. Dissertation Proposal presented in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements of the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education with Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction, Administrative Emphasis, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
(April 2009). Evans, L., Hughes, J., Strong, W. E. Manifest Determination Procedure. Presentation completed for EDUC 6740, School Law at Utah State University.
(July 2008). Strong, W.E. Zen and the Art of Reframing Organizations. Presentation completed for EDUC 7080. Theories of Educational Leadership, Utah State University.
(June 2008). Strong, W.E. NCLB Principles for Principals. Presentation completed for EDUC 7080, Theories of Educational Leadership, Utah State University.
(June 2008). Gear, T., Howell, J., Strong, W.E., Voorhies, L., Warren, D. School Accountability. Presentation completed for EDUC 7080, Theories of Educational Leadership, Utah State University.
(May 2004, 2005, 2006). Strong, W.E. Communication Milestones and Promoting Communication Development in the Home. Presentation to parents and professionals, Special Children's Clinic, Las Vegas, Nevada.