BGSU:Department of Communication Disorders

Department of Communication Disorders

Faculty and Staff

Rodney M. Gabel Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Associate Professor
Communication Disorders - Bowling Green State University

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Educational Experience

Ph.D. (1999). Speech-Language Pathology. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Dissertation: Attitudes of university students toward occupational choices for people who stutter.

M.S. (1994). Communication Disorders. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. Thesis: Use of thought sampling in the study of states of mind in people who stutter.

B.S. (1992). Communication Disorders. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.

Courses Taught

CDIS 123 - Introduction to Communication Disorders
CDIS 490 - Stuttering CDIS 490 - Research Experience in Stuttering
CDIS 490 - Research in Stuttering and Communication Disorders
CDIS 490 - Disability, Society, and the Individual
CDIS 490 – Summer Research
CDIS 606 - Diagnostics in Communication Disorders
CDIS 617 – Clinical Issues
CDIS 621 – Voice Disorders
CDIS 641 – Stuttering
CDIS 676 – Research Methods
CDIS 680 – Advanced Readings in Stuttering
CDIS 682 – Advanced Stuttering
CDIS 687 – Stuttering Seminar
CDIS 697 – Clinical practicum
CDIS 700 – Teaching CDIS
CDIS 780 – Psychodynamic Research in Communication Disorders I
CDIS 780 – Psychodynamic Research in Communication Disorders II
CDIS 780 – Psychosocial Aspects of Stuttering
CDIS 780 – Doctoral Seminar in Stuttering I
CDIS 780 – Multicultural Issues in CDIS
CDIS 780 – Contemporary Issues in Stuttering
CDIS 780 – Advanced Readings in Stuttering
CDIS 780 – Neurological Research in Stuttering
CDIS 780 – Treatment Research in CDIS
CDIS 780 – Stuttering: Theories of Causation
CDIS 780 – Differential Diagnosis and Treatment in Stuttering
CDIS 781 – Pedagogy
CDIS 782 – Advanced Stuttering

Research Interests

My primary interest is stuttering research and treatment of individuals who stutter. I am especially interested in the psychosocial aspects of stuttering, handicapping aspects of the disorder, and treatment outcomes research related to BGSU’s Intensive Stuttering Clinic for Adolescents and Adults.

I also have strong interests in research related to quality of life and psychosocial aspects of communication disorders and disabilities in general.

I am also interested in studying the competencies, perceptions and interests of SLPs related to stuttering and other communication disorders.

I am developing training programs for students and professionals in the area of stuttering.

Current Research Projects

Mixed-Model Approach to Measuring Treatment Outcomes

Qualitative Analysis of Treatment Outcomes

Quality of Life in Individuals With Communication Disorders

Role Entrapment Reported by SLPs and K-12 Teachers

Doctoral and Master's Students

Eric Swartz: Mentor, Doctoral program. In progress.

Farzan Irani: Mentor, Doctoral program. In progress.

Scott Palasik: Mentor, Doctoral program. In progress.

Stephanie Hughes: Mentor, Doctoral program. Successfully completed her preliminary exams, Fall of 2006. Dissertation in progress.

Derek Daniels: Mentor, Doctoral program. Successfully defended his dissertation in May of 2007 Title: Exploring the School Experiences of People Who Stutter: A Qualitative Approach. Graduated in August of 2007. 2004 Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the Graduate Student Senate. 2006 ASHA Minority Student Scholarship.

Paul Evitts: Member, Comprehensive Exams and Dissertation Committee. Completed Summer 2004.

Farzan Irani: Advisor, Title: Role Entrapment of People Who Stutter By K-12 Teachers. Completed Summer 2007.

Jill Daugherty: Advisor, Title: Potential Influences on the General Public’s Knowledge of and Beliefs about Stuttering: A Survey. Completed Spring 2004.

Alisa McDonald: Advisor, Title: School Speech-Language Pathologists’ Experiences with Stuttering. Completed Spring 2003.

Wendy Rhoades: Member, Title: Current Training, Practices, and Perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologists Working With Elderly Clients with Dementia. Completed Spring 2003.

Erin Radsick: Member, Title: The Influence of Speech Intelligibility on Listener Perceptions of Adults with Mental Retardation. Completed Spring 2003.

Refereed Publications

Gabel, R., Daniels, D., & Hughes, S. (2007). A Mixed-model Approach to Studying Treatment Outcomes. Article in submission.

Hughes, S. & Gabel, R. (2007). Victim blaming and stereotyping of individuals with a laryngectomy. Article in submission.

Gabel, R., Hughes, S., & Daniels, D. (2007). Effects of stuttering severity and therapy involvement on role entrapment of people who stutter. Article Accepted by Journal of Communication Disorders.

Healey, E.C., Gabel, R., Daniels, D., & Kawai, N. (2007). The effects of self-disclosure and non self-disclosure on listeners’ perceptions of a person who stutters. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 32, 51-69.

Evitts, P., Gabel, R., & Searl, J. (2007). Listeners’ perceptions of the personality of alaryngeal speakers. Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology, 32, 53-59.

Gabel, R. (2006). Effects of stuttering severity and therapy involvement on
attitudes towards people who stutter. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 31, 216-227.

Daniels, D., Hagstrom, F., & Gabel, R. (2006). A qualitative study of how African-American men who stutter attribute meaning to identity and life choices. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 31, 200-215.

Daniels, D., & Gabel, R. (2004). Stuttering and identity. Topics in Language Disorders, 24, 200-215.

Roesti, S., Tellis, G., & Gabel, R. (2004). Perceptions of African-American middle and high school students about stuttering. In A. Packman, A. Meltzer, & H.F.M. Peters (Eds.), 4th world congress on fluency disorders: Proceedings (pp. 396-405). Nijmegen: Nijmegen University Press.

Gabel, R., Tellis, G., & Althouse, M.T. (2004). Perceptions of people who stutter: Effects of familiarity. In A. Packman, A. Meltzer, & H.F.M. Peters (Eds.), 4th world congress on fluency disorders: Proceedings (pp. 460-465). Nijmegen: Nijmegen University Press.

Gabel, R., Blood, G.W., Tellis, G., & Althouse, M.T. (2004). Measuring role entrapment of people who stutter. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 29, 27-49.

Gabel, R., Daugherty, J., & Daniels, D. (2004). Improving clinical and academic education in stuttering: Challenges and suggestions. Hearsay, 16, 11-16.

Pershing, M.G., Games, D., Gabel, R., & Kretschmer, L. (2004). The research basis for the speecheasyTM device: A response to Bryant. Hearsay, 16, 48-50.

Searl, J.P., & Gabel, R. (2003). Speech-language pathologists’ attitudes towards aging and the elderly. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 30, 146-155.

Blood, G., Blood, I., Tellis, G., & Gabel, R. (2003). A preliminary study of self-esteem, stigma, and disclosure in adolescents who stutter. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 28, 143-159.

Gabel, R., Searl, J.P., & Fulks, J.S. (2003). Communication disorders students’ attitudes towards aging and the elderly. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 30, 32-40.

Gabel, R., Colcord, R.C., & Petrosino, L. (2002). The self-reported anxiety of adults who do and do not stutter. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 94, 775-784.

Watson, M., & Gabel, R. (2002). Speech-language pathologists and phonemic awareness: A national survey. Contemporary Issues in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, 29, 173-184.

Tellis, G.M., Gabel, R., Smith, D.A., & Tellis, C.M. (2002). Information about stuttering on the Internet: A resource for school speech-language pathologists. Contemporary Issues in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, 29, 165-172.

Searl, J.P., Gabel, R., & Fulks, J.S. (2002). Speech disfluency in centenarians. Journal of Communication Disorders, 35, 383-392.

Gabel, R.M. (2002). Stuttering. Gayle Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders.

Gabel, R.M. (2002). Speech-language pathology. Gayle Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders.

Blood, G., Blood, I., Tellis, G., & Gabel, R. (2001). Communication apprehension and self-perceived communication competence in adolescents who stutter. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 26, 161-178.

Blood, G., Blood, I., McCarthy, J., Tellis, G., & Gabel, R. (2001). An analysis of verbal response patterns of Charles Van Riper during stuttering modification therapy. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 26, 129-147.

Gabel, R., Colcord, R., & Petrosino, L. (2001). A study of the self-talk of adults who do and do not stutter. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 92, 835-842.

Blood, I.M., Blood, G.W., Tellis, G., Gabel, R., Mapp, C., Wertz, H., & Wade, J. (1998). Coping with stuttering during adolescence. In E.C. Healey & H.F.M. Peters (Eds.), 2nd world congress on fluency disorders: Proceedings (pp. 319-323). Nijmegen: Nijmegen University Press.

Blood, G.W., Gabel, R., Tellis, G., & Blood, I.M. (1998). Treating adolescents who stutter: Counseling and changing attitudes. In E.C. Healey & H.F.M. Peters (Eds.), 2nd world congress on fluency disorders: Proceedings (pp. 324-329). Nijmegen: Nijmegen University Press.

Refereed Presentations (2001 - 2007)

Daniels, D., Gabel, R., & Hughes, S. (November, 2007). Exploring the School Experiences of People Who Stutter: A Qualitative Approach. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Boston, Mass.

Daniels, D. & Gabel, R. (November, 2006). Perceptions of college instructors toward students who stutter: Survey results. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Miami, Florida.

Gabel, R., Hughes, S., Hughes, C. Irani, F., & Brouse, S. (November, 2006). Clinicians’ perceptions of career choices for people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Miami, Florida.

Gabel, R., Schlageck, A., Eyeston, D., & Emch, J. (November, 2006). A qualitative study of attitudes towards people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Miami, Florida.

Hughes, S. & Gabel, R. (November, 2005). Victim blaming and stereotyping of individuals with a laryngectomy. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. San Diego, California.

Gabel, R. & Brackenbury, T. (July, 2005). The general public’s knowledge of and attitudes towards stuttering: A Survey. Annual Convention of the National Stuttering Association. Chicago, Illinoisl.

Gabel, R., Daniels, D., & Hughes, S. (July, 2005). BGSU’s intensive stuttering clinic for adolescents and adults. Annual Convention of the National Stuttering Association. Chicago, Illinois.

Gabel, R., Daniels, D., & Hughes, S. (March, 2005). Evaluating treatment outcomes of stuttering therapy: Qualitative and quantitative data. Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Convention. Columbus, Ohio.

Gabel, R. (March, 2005). Assessment and treatment of adolescents and young adults who stutter. Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Convention. Columbus, Ohio.

Gabel, R., & Daniels, D. (2004). Improving Services and Education Related to Stuttering. Special Interest Division 4 Annual Leadership Conference. Portland: Or.

Gabel, R. (2004). Occupational Stereotyping of People who Stutter. Special Interest Division 4 Annual Leadership Conference. Portland: Or.

Sampson, B., Gabel, R.M. & Daniels, D.E. (March, 2004). Relationship experiences of people who stutter. Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Convention. Columbus, Ohio.

Gabel, R.M. & Daniels, D.E. (March, 2004). Improving services & education related to stuttering. Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Convention. Columbus, Ohio.

Roesti, S., Tellis, G., & Gabel, R. (2003). Perceptions of African-American middle and high school students about stuttering. 4th World Congress on Fluency Disorders. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Gabel, R., Althouse, M.T., & Tellis, G. (2003). Effects of familiarity on occupational stereotyping of people who stutter. 4th World Congress on Fluency Disorders. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Gabel, R., Tellis, G. & Althouse, M.T. (2003). Perceptions of people who stutter: Effects of two variables. 4th World Congress on Fluency Disorders. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Quesal, R.W., Murphy, W.P., Eckhardt, J., Gabel, R.M., Logan, K.J., & Molt, L.F. (November, 2003). Understanding the speaker’s experience of stuttering. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

Glaser, D., Plonsker, L.A., & Gabel, R.M. (November, 2003). Listener’s perceptions of broadcasters’ voices. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

Evitts, P.M., Gabel, R.M., & Searl, J.P. (November, 2003). Psychosocial analysis

of listener’s perceptions of alaryngeal speech. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

Buggey, K., Tellis, G.M., & Gabel, R.M. (November, 2003). Rural college students’ perceptions about stuttering. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

Sampson, B., & Gabel, R.M. (November, 2003). Relationship experiences of people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

Searl, J.P., Gabel, R., & Rider K. (November, 2003). SLP’s attitudes toward aging & the elderly. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

MacDonald, A., Gabel, R.M., Searl, J.P., & Colcord, R.D. (November, 2003). School SLPs’ experiences with stuttering. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago: Ill.

Gabel, R.M., & Colcord, R. (March, 2003). Stuttering Therapy with School-aged Children. Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Convention. Columbus, Ohio.

Bolstad, A., & Gabel, R. (2002). Attitudes and concerns of parents with children who stutter. Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Glaser, D., Plonsker, L., & Gabel, R.M. (2002). Listeners' perceptions of professional broadcasters'. Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Schaefer, R., & Gabel, R. (2002). SLPs’ experiences with and knowledge of selective mutism. Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Watson, M., & Gabel, R. (2002). Speech-language pathologists & phonemic awareness: A national survey. Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Gabel, R.M., & Colcord, R.C. (2002). Suggestions for stuttering intervention in the schools. Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Convention. Dayton, Ohio.

Searl, J.P., Gabel, R., & Fulks, J.S. (2002). Speech disfluency in centenarians. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Atlanta: GA.

Gabel, R., Searl, J.P., & Fulks, J.S. (2002). Communication dsorders students’ attitudes towards aging. Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Atlanta: GA.

Gabel, R., Althouse, M.T., & Tellis, G. (2002). Effects of familiarity on occupational stereotyping of people who stutter. Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Atlanta: GA.

Gabel, R., Blood, G.W., & Tellis, G. (2002). Perceptions of people who stutter: Effects of two variables. Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Atlanta: GA.

Watson, M., & Gabel, R. (2002). Phonemic awareness assessment practices. Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Atlanta: GA.

Bolstad, A., & Gabel, R. (2002). Parent attitudes & concerns related to stuttering. Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Atlanta: GA.

Gabel, R.,Tellis, G., Althouse, M., Blood, G.W., & Boehning, K. (2001). Career advice for adults who stutter and fluent speakers. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. New Orleans: Louisiana.

Gabel, R., Blood, G.W., Tellis, G., & Boehning, K. (2001). Perceptions of people who stutter: Effects of two variables. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. New Orleans: Louisiana.

Gabel, R. (2001). Assessment and treatment of adolescents and young adults who stutter. Presentation for the Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Middleton, Wisconsin.

Gabel, R., Blood, G., & Prosek, R.A. (2001). Career choices for people who stutter: Effects of two variables. Presentation for the Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Middleton, Wisconsin.

Gabel, R., Tellis, G., Althouse, M., & Boehning, K. (2001). Attitudes toward occupational choices for people who stutter. Presentation for the Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Middleton, Wisconsin.

Gabel, R. & Tellis, G. (2001). The internet and stuttering: Access to information for school speech-language pathologists. Presentation for the Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Middleton, Wisconsin.

Gabel, R. & Colcord, R. (2001). Intervention strategies with people who stutter. Presentation at the Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Cleveland, Ohio.

Professional Organizations and Memberships

BGSU’s Center for Family and Demographic Research- Affiliate

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Ohio.

Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association’s Special Interest Division 4: Fluency and Fluency Disorders.

Recognized Specialist in Fluency Disorders - Initial Cadre.

Recognized Mentor in Fluency Disorders - Initial Cadre.

Member of the National Stuttering Association, Professional Relations Committee.

Member of the International Fluency Association.

Member of the Stuttering Foundation of America.