BS,Northwestern University , 1984 MS,University of Washington, 1987 PhD,Northwestern University, 2004
Courses Taught:
COMD 160 Introduction to Communication Disorders
COMD 460 Voice and Voice Disorders
COMD 765 Aphasia
COMD 715 Research Methods in Communication Disorders
COMD 715 Neuropathologies
Research Interests:
Dr. Hashimoto’s research interest involves the examination of language deficits in individuals with aphasia. The deficits found in these individuals are interpreted within the context of a cognitive neuropsychology approach. Methodologies such as on-line measures and the more traditional assessment batteries are used to examine how various aspects of the lexical-semantic (word meaning) system operates in the brains of neurologically intact individuals and individuals with aphasia.
Another research interest is the use of theory-based treatment approaches in improving language deficits in individuals with aphasia. This work involves the case study approach, where a detailed, in-depth analysis of an individual’s linguistic performance is carried out.
Professional Activities:
Director, Aphasia Research Laboratory
Co-Supervisor, Aphasia Group
Editor, The Communication Connection (WSHA Publication)
Member, UWRF Academic Program & Policies Committee
