Dr. Sunjung Kim Thao | Vision and Language | Best Innovation Award

Dr. Thao’s research focuses on enhancing language and literacy skills in children, particularly those with reading difficulties. Her studies promote inclusive education and community engagement through innovative service-learning projects.

Honors & Awards

• Emerging Dyslexia Researcher Award, International Dyslexia Association (2017)
• Graduate Research Fellowship, University of Florida (2011-2012)
• Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Academic Accomplishment, University of Florida (2010)

Professional Affiliations

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Arkansas
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, ASHA
• Member of the Asia Pacific Society of Speech, Language and Hearing (2022-Present)

Publications

Multimodal learning: How task types affect learning of students with reading difficulties

• Authors: Thao, S.K., Lombardino, L.J., Tibi, S., Gleghorn, A.
• Journal: Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders
• Year: 2022

Indexing effects of phonological representational strength on rapid naming using rime neighborhood density

• Authors: Wiseheart, R., Kim, S., Lombardino, L.J., Altmann, L.J.P.
• Journal: Applied Psycholinguistics
• Year: 2019

Multimedia learning: Contributions of learners’ verbal abilities and presentation modalities

• Authors: Kim, S., Lombardino, L.J.
• Journal: International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
• Year: 2019

Exploring Text and Icon Graph Interpretation in Students with Dyslexia: An Eye-tracking Study

• Authors: Kim, S., Wiseheart, R.
• Journal: Dyslexia
• Year: 2017

Simple sentence reading and specific cognitive functions in college students with dyslexia: An eye-tracking study

• Authors: Kim, S., Lombardino, L.J.
• Journal: Clinical Archives of Communication Disorders
• Year: 2016