Julia Unger

Associate Professor

Degrees

Ph.D.Speech-Language PathologyHeidelberg University of Education
M.ASpeech-Language and Hearing SciencesUniversity of Colorado at Boulder
B.A.Speech-Language TherapyEuropean Fresenius University, Germany/Hogeschool van Utrecht, Netherlands

Professional Experience

  • The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY; Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders; March 2013 – present
  • Heidelberg University of Education, Heidelberg, Germany; Lecturer, Clinical Supervisor, Researcher; March 2009 – June 2013
  • Associated Stuttering Treatment Clinics – Peter R. Ramig, Ph.D. & Associates, Boulder, CO; Speech-Language Pathologist; January 2006 – March 2009
  • Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO; Speech-Language Pathologist; June 2006 – June 2008

Teaching Interests

  • Fluency and Fluency Disorders
  • Applied clinical research
  • Clinical applications

Research/Creative Works

Peer-reviewed publications:

  • Unger, J., DeBonis, D. &, Amitrano, A. (in review). A preliminary investigation of social justice among SLPs: Implications for general practice. Journal of Communication Disorders.
  • Unger, J.P (2014). Evidence-based Components of An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Stuttering: A Brief Communicator, 44(3), 22- 24.
  •  Unger, J.P. & Lamm, N. (2014) Die ganzheitliche Behandlung der Redeflussstörung Stottern: ein multidisziplinaeres Fallbeispiel. Sprachförderung und Sprachtherapie, 2, 99 – 107.
  • Unger, J.P. & Berg, (2014) Consultation and Counseling in the Treatment of Early Childhood Stuttering. Stimme, Sprache, Gehör, 3, 15 – 22.
  • Unger, P., Hessenauer, H., & Glück, C.W. (2013). The Impact of Altered Auditory Feedback on Qualitative Measures of Speech Fluency. Praxis Sprache, 4, 55 – 64.
  • Unger, P., Glück, C.W., & Cholewa, J. (2013). Immediate and Longitudinal Effects of Portable Altered Auditory Feedback Devices in the Treatment of Stuttering. Praxis Sprache, 3, 15 – 22.
  • Unger, P., Glück, C.W., & Cholewa J. (2012) Effects of Altered Auditory Feedback Devices on the Characteristics of Stuttering: a Clinical Analysis. Journal of Fluency Disorders. 37, 122-134.
  • von Tiling, , Unger, J.P., Glück, C.W., von Guttenberg, A.W. (2012). Cognitive Behavioral Components in the treatment of stuttering. Stimme, Sprache, Gehör. 36, 1-6.
  • Unger, J.P. (2009). An Example of a Comprehensive Instruction Package for Stuttering: Reproducible Worksheets for Clinicians, Clients and Family. In Ramig, P.R. & Dodge. D. The Child and Adolescent Stuttering Treatment Activity Resource Guide. Delmar Learning: White Plains, Y.

Peer-reviewed conference presentations

  • DeBonis, D., Unger J. & Amitrano, A. (2019). A field guide to clinical
    survey research: a hands-on tutorial through the example of social justice in speech-language pathology. Annual Convention New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Inc., May 1 – 3, Hilton Hotel Convention Center, Albany, NY.
  • Unger, J., Caffrey, C., Galbraith, E., Wisniewski, J. & Jacobson, E. (2019). Criterion-referenced assessment for people who stutter: A tutorial based on the WHO-ICF framework. May 1 – 3, Hilton Hotel Convention Center, Albany, NY.
  • Unger, J. & Hoff, S. (2019). Ecological intervention for stuttering in the schools: a cross-disciplinary approach. May 1 – 3, Hilton Hotel Convention Center, Albany, NY.
  • Unger, J.P., Debonis, D., & Amitrano, A. (2018). Social Justice Awareness & Implication in Clinical Practice among Speech-Language Pathologists. ASHA convention, November 15-17, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Unger, J.P., & Hoff, S. (2018). Ecological intervention for Stuttering in the Schools: A cross-disciplinary Approach. ASHA convention, November 15-17, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Unger, J.P., Marshall, E., & Saunders, A. (2018). Support group participation & perceptions of stuttering: An international survey study. ASHA convention, November 15-17, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Unger, J.P., Caffrey, C., Wisniewski, J., Galbraith, E. & Jacobson, E. (2018). Creating WHO-ICF-based, individual treatment approaches for clients who stutter. Annual Convention New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Inc., April 19th – 22nd, 2018, Hyatt Regency, Rochester, NY.
  • Unger, P., Marshall, E., & Mancini, D. (2016). The Role of Support Groups in the Attainment and Longevity of Treatment Goals. Annual Convention of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), November 17th – 19th, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Unger, P., Hughes, C., & Mueller, K (2016). Core Behaviors of Stuttering during the Production of Plosive Sounds. Annual Convention of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), November 17th– 19th, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Unger, P., Brooker, L., & Kisenwether, J.S. (2015). Changes in Fundamental Frequency Over Time When Exposed to Frequency Altered Feedback. Annual Convention of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), November 16th– 18th, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO.
  • Unger, P., & Kisenwether, J.S. (2015). Technological Treatment Components in Fluency Disorders: Current Research Findings. Annual Convention of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), November 16th– 18th, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO.
  • Unger, P., Kisenwether, J.S., & Lopez, J. (2015). Scope and Origin of Subjectivity in Fluency Analysis. 8th World Congress of the International Fluency Association, July 3nd– 6th, Lisbon Catholic University, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Unger, J.P. & Kisenwether, S. (2015). Altered Auditory Feedback: A historic persepcetive and current research findings. 8thWorld Congress of the International Fluency Association, July 3nd – 6th, Lisbon Catholic University, Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Alley, , Lopez, L., Unger, J.P., & Kisenwether, J. (2015). The Effect of Frequency- Altered Feedback on Fluency and Fundamental Frequency. 55th Annual New York State Speech Language and Hearing Conference, April 22nd – 25th, Hyatt Regency, Rochester, N.Y.
  • Unger, P. (2012). On The Use of Altered Auditory Feedback (AAF) In Daily Life: A Quantitative and Qualitative Investigation. 7th World Congress of the International Fluency Association, July 2nd – 5th, Vinci International Convention Center, Tours, France.
  • Unger, J.P. (2011). Effects of Altered Auditory Feedback Devices on the Characteristics of Stuttering: a Clinical Analysis. 9th Oxford Disfluency Conference, September 1st– 4th, Catherine’s College, Oxford University, U.K.
  • Unger, J.P. & van Tiling, (2011). Cognitive Behavioral Aspects in the Treatment of Persistent Stuttering. 40th Annual Conference of the German Association for Logopedics, June 23rd– 25th, Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • Unger, J.P. & Glück, W. (2011). The Longterm Effects of Altered Auditory Feedback on Chronic Stuttering. Fokus Stottern Research Symposium, April 7th, University of Education Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Unger, J.P. & Glück, W. (2010). Effects of Altered Auditory Feedback on the Fluency of Adults who Stutter”. Fokus Stottern Research Symposium, May 20th, University of Education Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
  • Unger, J.P. (2010) A Clinical Trial on the Effects of Altered Auditory Feedback on the Speech of Adults who 11thScientific Symposium of the German Speech and Language Association, January 29th-30th, Halle, Germany.
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