Faculty

Jane R. Wegner

Clinical Professor
Director, Schiefelbusch Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Lawrence Campus

Phone: (785) 864-4690
Fax: (785) 864-5094

jwegner@ku.edu

B.A., 1970, Central Michigan University
M.A., 1971, Central Michigan University
Ph.D., 1992, University of Kansas

Interests

• Child language
• Communication of individuals with severe/multiple disabilities
• Augmentative and alternative communication

Selected Publications

Wegner, J. & Edmister, E. Communication Disorders. In R. Turnbull, A. Turnbull, M. Shank, & S. Smith (4th ed.) Exceptional lives: An introduction to today's schools. Columbus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Wegner, J., Grosche, K., & Edmister, E. Facilitating communication through collaboration: Opportunities for the new millenium. In F. Obiakor, C. Utley, & A. Rotatori, Advances in special education: Psychology of effective education for learners with exceptionalities. Stamford, Connecticut: Jai Press.

McCormick, L. & Wegner, J. (2003). Supporting augmentative and alternative communication. In L. McCormick, D. Loeb, & R. Schiefelbusch (2nd Ed.). Supporthing children with communication difficulties in inclusive settings: School-based intervention. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Swenson, N., Hudson, F., Wegner, J., & Frey, B. (2000). Collaborative language interventions in the class within a class model. Communication Disorders Quarterly.

Swenson, N. Hudson, L., & Wegner, J. Collaborative language: A more effective practice in the class within a class model. Language, Speech, Hearing Services in the Schools.