Anne Perrotti
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Communication Disorders & Special Education
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Biography
Dr. Anne Marie Perrotti is a certified speech-language pathologist with a PhD in Special Education who is passionate about transformative and equitable teaching and learning. As an Associate Professor at Old Dominion University, she dedicates her research to bridging perspectives using an interprofessional approach that combines entrepreneurship and design thinking for the design and development of innovative educational solutions for underserved populations and speech-language pathology students. She is the undergraduate program director for the speech-language pathology/audiology program at ODU, has won two teaching awards, and is grateful for the opportunity to discover new knowledge and possibilities by interacting with her students every day.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Special Education, Old Dominion University, (2012)
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, Old Dominion University, (1999)
B.S. in Speech and Language Pathology, Old Dominion University, (1997)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Sponsoring Organization: ASHA
- Date Obtained: 2001-01-01
- Speech-Language Pathology License
- Sponsoring Organization: VA Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Date Obtained: 2001-01-01
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Expertise
- Executive Attention
- Executive Functions, Eye Tracking
- Speech Language Pathology
- Voice Disorders ; Cognitive-Communicative Disorders; Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (self-regulated learning)
- Underrepresented Populations
- Youth and young adults at-risk for the school-to-confinement pipeline
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Research Interests
- Dr. Perrotti participates on two interprofessional research teams dedicated to the following aims: 1) understand the relationship between trauma, cognitive/communicative disorders, and justice outcomes for youth and young adults; 2) design and evaluate evidence-based programming to eliminate disparities in academic, social, justice, and health outcomes for trauma exposed youth and young adults through community partnerships; 3) understand and objectify working memory capacity (WMC) using eye tracking technology for neurotypical and atypical youth and young adults.
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Articles
- Johnson, R. K., Michalek, A., and Gillis, C. Creating head space: Using spaced retrieval to teach cranial nerves to graduate SLP students. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Roitsch, J. E., Redman, R., Michalek, A., Johnson, R. K., and Raymer, A. Quality appraisal of systematic reviews for behavioral treatments of attention disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Raymer, A., Roitsch, J. E., Redman, R., Michalek, A., and Johnson, R. K. (2018). Critical appraisal of systematic reviews of executive function treatments in TBI. Brain Injury, 21, pp. 1--11.
- Michalek, A., Ash, I. K., and Schwartz, K. (2018). The independence of working memory capacity and audiovisual cues when listening in noise. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
- Roitsch, J. E., Murphy, K., Michalek, A., and (2017). Effects of self-regulated strategy development on the writing skills of school-aged children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Evidence Based Practice Briefs, 12 (4), pp. 1-11.
- Watson, S. M., Michalek, A., and Gable, R. A. (2016). Linking Executive Functions and Written Language: Intervention for Students with Language Learning Disorders. International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology, 3 (3),
- Watson, S. R., Gillis, C., Michalek, A., and Raymer, A. (2015). Psychosocial Treatments for ADHD: A Systematic Appraisal of the Evidence. Journal of Attention Disorders, 19 (1), pp. 3--10.
- Michalek, A., Watson, S. R., Ash, I. K., Ringleb, S. I., and Raymer, A. (2014). Effects of noise and audiovisual cues on speech processing in adults with and without ADHD.. International Journal of Audiology, 53 (3), pp. 145--152.
- Childress, D., Raver, S. A., Michalek, A., and Wilson, C. (2013). Enhancing Service Coordination Knowledge Through Professional Development:. Infants \& Young Children, 26 (2), pp. 164--176.
- Raver, S. A., Bobzien, J., Hester, P. P., Maydosz, A., Michalek, A., and Gillis, C. (2013). Using a Child-Specific Social Story to Improve Communication and Social Skills in Two Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants: An Exploratory Classroom Case Study. Deafness \& Education International, 15 (2), pp. 117--125.
- Raver, S. A., Hester, P. P., Michalek, A., Cho, D., and Anthony, N. (2013). Impact of an Activity Mini-Schedule on the Inattention of Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants during a Group Activity.. Education & Treatment of Children, 36 (2), pp. 15--32.
- Raver, S. A., Hester, P. P., Bobzien, J., Michalek, A., Gillis, C., and Anthony, N. (2012). Effect of Parallel Talk on the Language and Interactional Skills of Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants and Hearing Aids. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 3 (1), pp. 630--638.
- Raver, S. A., Michalek, A., and Gillespie, A. M. (2011). Stressors and Life Goals of Caregivers of Individuals With Disabilities. Journal of Social Work in Disability \& Rehabilitation, 10 (2), pp. 115--128.
- Raver, S. A., Michalek, A., Michalik, J., and Valenta, M. (2010). Comparison of Quality of Life Perceptions of Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in the United States and the Czech Republic.. Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 11 (1), pp. 22--30.
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Book Chapters
- Michalek, A., Jayawardena, G., and Jayarathna, S. Predicting ADHD using eye gaze metrics indexing working memory capacity.Computational Models for Biomedical Reasoning and Problem Solving
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Presentations
- Lugo, V., Michalek, A., Chen, C., and Bobzien, J. (March 8, 2019). Eye-Tracking Visual Attention During Social Stories in Adolescents with ASD Poster presented at Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia Richmond, VA.
- Michalek, A., Gutierrez, K., and Zajchowski, C. (March 4, 2019). A Panel Discussion Regarding Writing Practices in Higher Education Norfolk, VA.
- Michalek, A., and Roche, J. (February 21, 2019). Exploring Pupillometry as a Measure of Attention during Audiovisual Speech Processing for Adults with ADHD Poster presented at The International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting New York, NY .
- Michalek, A. (January 30, 2019). Make Some Noise! Linking ADHD and Audiovisual Speech Processing in Noise Oral Presentation presented at Science Pubs Virginia Beach, VA .
- Michalek, A., Raver-Lampman, S., Gillis, C., Schwartz, K., and Aldawoud, A. (November 16, 2018). Facilitating Phonemic Awareness Using Word Shapes with Preschoolers who have Hearing Loss Poster presented at American Speech Language Hearing Association National Convention Boston, MA.
- Lugo, V., Michalek, A., Chen, C., and Bobzien, J. (November 16, 2018). You See What I See? Eye-Tracking Visual Attention During Social Stories in Adolescents with ASD Poster presented at American Speech Language Hearing Association National Convention Boston, MA.
- Michalek, A. (November 15, 2018). How to facilitate learning using principles of design thinking and executive attention Oral Presentation presented at American Speech Language Hearing Association National Convention Boston, MA.
- Michalek, A. (April 13, 2018). Research to Practice: Empirically Based Writing Intervention for Executive Dysfunction Oral Presentation presented at National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Convention Washington, DC.
- Michalek, A. (March 22, 2018). DIY Solutions for ADHD Interventions: Using Theory to Guide Practice Oral Presentation presented at SHAV Conference Williamsburg,VA.
- Wynant, L., Michalek, A., Richels, C., and Raver-Lampman, S. (November 11, 2017). Small Pieces, Bigger Picture: An update of evidence based language interventions for preschoolers with hearing impairment Poster presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Los Angeles, CA.
- Roitsch, J., Michalek, A., Springle, S., Gumpert, M., Murphy, K., and Raymer, A. (November 10, 2017). Executive function and writing disability: A review of systematic reviews and meta-analysis Poster presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Los Angeles, CA.
- Michalek, A., and Roche, J. (November 10, 2017). Pupil dilation as a measure of attention in ADHD: A pilot study Poster presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Los Angeles, CA.
- Richels, C., Michalek, A., Schwartz, K., and Raver-Lampman, S. (November 10, 2017). Using parallel talk in dyads to increase joint attention in preschoolers who are DHH Poster presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Los Angeles, CA.
- Gumpert, M., Roitsch, J., Springle, A., Morin, L., Michalek, A., Watson, S., and Raymer, S. (October, 2017). Writing Interventions for Learning Disabilities: An Appraisal of Systematic Reviews Poster presented at Council for Learning Disabilities 39th International Conference on Learning Disabilities Baltimore, MD.
- Raver-Lampman, S., Michalek, A., Richels, C., and Aldawoud, A. (October 6, 2017). Using shape coding to teach phonological awareness to preschoolers with hearing impairment Paper presented at International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs and their Families Portland, OR.
- Michalek, A. (March 23, 2017). Making Self-Regulated Strategy Development Meaningful for SLPs Oral Presentation presented at Annual Conference: Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia Richmond, VA.
- Raymer, A. M., Redman, R., Michalek, A., and Johnson, R. K. (November, 2016). Quality of systematic reviews for executive function and attention treatments for TBI Poster presented at Annual meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Chicago, IL.
- Redman, R., Johnson, R. K., Michalek, A., and Raymer, A. (November 18, 2016). PRISMA Criteria in Reviews for Executive Function and Attention Treatments for TBI Poster presented at Annual American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Philadelphia, PA.
- Michalek, A., Schwartz, K., and Redman, R. (November 18, 2016). Working Memory Capacity & Visual Cues Influence Speech Processing in Noise for Young Adults Poster presented at Annual American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Philadelphia, PA.
- Michalek, A. (June 18, 2016). Executive Function Intervention for Autism and Related Disorders presented at ODU Scottish Rite Symposium Norfolk, VA.
- Redman, R., Michalek, A., Johnson, R., and Raymer, A. (March 18, 2016). Systematic Review Quality: Intervention for Behavioral Treatments for TBI Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia Chantilly, VA.
- Redman, R., and Michalek, A. (March 18, 2016). The Ease of Language Understanding (ELU) Model: Its Meaning for SLP’s Oral Presentation presented at Annual Conference: Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia Chantilly, VA.
- Michalek, A., and Redman, R. (November 14, 2015). Advances Regarding the Ease of Language Understanding (ELU) Model: An Explanation for SLPs Paper presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Denver, CO.
- Michalek, A., Breanne, R., Muhs, R., Mechtel, L., Britt, R., and Raymer, A. M. (November 14, 2015). Behavioral Treatment for Executive Functioning and Attention in Adults with TBI: Evaluating Quality Appraisal Methods Poster presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Denver, CO.
- Redman, R., and Michalek, A. (November 14, 2015). Bridging Theoretical Models of ADHD & Executive Functions for Improved Practice Paper presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Denver, CO.
- Michalek, A. (March 20, 2014). Making the Connection Between Working Memory and Written Language Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia Williamsburg, VA.
- Michalek, A., and Kubovchik, P. (November 15, 2013). Using a Journal Article to Improve Intervention: A Collaborative Case Study Paper presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Chicago, IL.
- Michalek, A., and Kubovchik, P. (March 22, 2013). Working memory: Using empirical evidence to improve language intervention Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech-Hearing Association of Virginia Richmond, VA.
- Michalek, A., Watson, S., Ash, I., Ringleb, S., and Raymer, A. (November 17, 2012). Impact of Noise on Speech Processing in Adults with ADHD Paper presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Atlanta, GA.
- Michalek, A., and (March 17, 2012). Working Memory: What does it mean for an SLP? Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech-Hearing Association of Virginia Vienna, VA.
- Watson, S. R., Gillis, C., Michalek, A., and Raymer, A. (October, 2011). Psychosical treatments for ADHD: A systematic appraisal of the evidence presented at 33rd International Conference on Learning Disabilities Austin, TX.
- Raver, S., Bobzien, J., Richels, C., Hester, P., Michalek, A., and Anthony, A. (October 5, 2011). Parallel talk: Effects on the language and interactional skills of preschoolers with deafness Paper presented at Ireland International Conference on Education Dublin, Ireland.
- Raver-Lampman, S., and Michalek, A. (April 26, 2011). Caregivers perceptions in the United States and the Czech Republic presented at International Council for Exceptional Children Conference (CEC) National Harbor, MD.
- Michalek, A., Gillis, C., Raymer, A., and Watson, S. R. (February, 2011). Psychosocial Treatments for ADHD: A systematic appraisal of the evidence presented at Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society Boston, MA.
- Michalek, A., and Watson, S. (November 19, 2010). Connecting the Pieces: Working Memory, Executive Functions, & Written Language Paper presented at American Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention Phildelphia, PA.
- Watson, S., Gable, R., and Michalek, A. (September 27, 2010). The Role of Attention and Working Memory in Student Learning Paper presented at Second International Conference on Education Research New Orleans, LA.
- Raver, S. A., Hester, P., Michalek, A., and Cho, D. (April 24, 2010). Impact of Activity Mini-Schedules on the Communication and Attentional Skills of Preschoolers with Hearing Loss Paper presented at The International Conference for Exceptional Children (CEC) Nashville, TN.
- Michalek, A., and Watson, S. (March 13, 2010). Understanding Conceptual Models of ADHD for Improved Practice Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech-Hearing Association of Virginia Portsmouth, VA.
- Watson, S., and Michalek, A. (March 12, 2010). What does Brain Based Research Reveal about Learning Disabilities? Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech-Hearing Association of Virginia Portsmouth, VA.
- Raver, S., and Michalek, A. (October 17, 2009). Major Stressors and Life Goals of Caregivers of Individuals with Disabilities Paper presented at Virginia State Council for Exceptional Children Conference Virginia Beach, VA.
- Bountress, M., Fleming, K., Williams, L., Nicholson, C., Burris, C., and Michalek, A. (February 28, 2009). What’s Hot in Supervision: From Theory to Practice Paper presented at Annual Conference: Speech-Language Hearing Association of Virginia Richmond, VA.
- 2018: Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
- 2017: Darden College of Education Teaching Innovation and Excellence Award, Old Dominion University
- 2016: Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
- 2015: Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University
- 2015: Kate Broderick Award for Excellence in Promoting Educational Accessibility, Old Dominion University
- 2011: Kimberly Gail Hughes Research Award, Old Dominion University
- 2010: Nominated - Outstanding Classroom Graduate Teaching Assistant, Old Dominion University