Pei-Fang Hung

Pei-Fang Hung, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor and the Department Chair in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at California State University, Long Beach. Her research interests are aphasia management, neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders, and language impairments related to early dementia. She is a trilingual speech-language pathologist who holds certificates and licenses in both the U.S. and Taiwan. She has extensive clinical experience working with people with neurogenic speech and language disorders.

 

  • Ph.D. in Communication Disorders and Sciences, University of Oregon
  • M.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences, University of Oregon
  • B.S. in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University (Taiwan)

  • Aphasia assessment and intervention
  • Neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders
  • Language changes related to normal aging and early dementia

  • SLP 661 Seminar in Cognitive-Communication Disorders after Acquired Brain Injury
  • SLP 665 Seminar in Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders
  • SLP 668 Seminar in Dysphagia
  • SLP 670 Clinical Internship in Speech-Language Pathology

  • Hung, P-F., Brock, K., Sun, L., Hanson, J., Larsen, S., & Small, C. (2023). Perceived factors that facilitate or prevent the use of speech-generating devices in bilingual individuals with aphasia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(4), 1644-1664. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00235
  • Hung, P-F. (2023). Health and Safety. In J. Ostergren (Ed.), Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A resource manual (pp. 183-208). (3rd Ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc.
    • Hung, P-F. (2020). Health and Safety. In J. Ostergren (Ed.), Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A resource manual (pp. 171-191). (2nd Ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc. 
    • Hung, P-F. (2014). Health and Safety. In J. Ostergren (Ed.), Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: A resource manual (pp. 171-190). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc. 
  • Hung, P-F., & Sun, L. (2022). Semantic processing and word finding difficulty across the lifespan: A practical guide for speech-language pathologists (1st ed.). Plural Publishing. https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/semantic-processing-and-word-finding-difficulty-across-the-lifespan-a-practical-guide-for-speech-language-pathologists
  • Brock, K. & Hung, P-F. (2020). The effects of digital symbol format on the naming, identification, and sentence production incorporating verbs for individuals with aphasia. Aphasiology, 35(5), 681-703. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2020.1734528.
  • Hung, P-F., Ramos-Pizarro, C., & Hamilton, A. (2020). Bilingual Clients with Aphasia- Bicultural perspectives when interviewing, assessing, and treating. In A. Hamilton (Ed.), Exploring cultural responsiveness: Guided scenarios for Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) professionals (pp. 221-227). Rockville, MD: ASHA Press. https://apps.asha.org/eweb/OLSDynamicPage.aspx?Webcode=olsdetails&title=E xploring+Cultural+Responsiveness%3A+Guided+Scenarios+for+Communication+ Sciences+and+Disorders+(CSD)+Professionals 
  • Hung, P-F. & Ostergren, J. (2019). A comparison of drawing and writing on facilitating word retrieval in individuals with aphasia. Aphasiology 33(12), 1462-1481. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2019.1602861. 
  • Lowell, S., Vigil, D., Abdelaziz, M., Edmonds, K., Guiberson, M., Hamilton, A., Hung, P-F., Lee-Wilkerson, D., Miller, C., Rivera Perez, J., Ramkissoon, I., & Scott, D. (2018). Career and service delivery influences of cultural and linguistic diversity backgrounds: Qualitative experiences of ASHA affiliated professionals. ASHA SIG 14 Perspectives on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, 13(2), 30-39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1044/persp3.SIG14.30. 
  • Sun, L. & Hung, P-F. (2018). School-based speech-language pathologists’ clinical decision-making process in the State of California. Journal of Speech Pathology and Therapy, 3(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.4172/2472-5005.1000133. 
  • Hung, P-F. & Nippold, M. (2014). Idiom understanding in adulthood: Examining age-related differences. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics. 28(3), 208-221. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/02699206.2013.850117. 
  • Hung, P-F. (2012, July). Collaboration with nursing staff to facilitate functional communication for patients with aphasia in medical settings. California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) Magazine, 42(1), 10-11. (Invited Publication)
  • Hung, P-F. (2012, July). Quick tips for assessment and management of bilingual aphasia. California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA) Magazine, 42(1), 25. (Invited Publication)
  • Sohlberg, M.M., Fickas, S., Lemoncello, R., Hung, P-F. (2009) Validation of the Activities of Community Transportation (ACTs) model of community navigation for individuals with cognitive impairments. Disability and Rehabilitation, 31(11), 887-897. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09638280802356260.
  • Fickas, S., Sohlberg, M. M., & Hung, P-F. (2008). Route-following assistance for travelers with cognitive impairments: A comparison of four prompt modes. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 66(12), 876-888. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2008.07.006.
  • Sohlberg, M. M., Fickas, S., Hung, P-F., & Fortier, A. (2007). A comparison of four prompt modes for route finding for community travelers with severe cognitive impairments. Brain Injury, 21(5), 531-538. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02699050701311000.
  • Sohlberg, M. M., Todis, B., Fickas, S., Hung, P-F., & Lemoncello, R. (2005). A profile of community navigation in adults with chronic cognitive impairments. Brain Injury, 19(14), 1249-1259. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02699050500309510.
  • Translated chapters
    • Code, C. (2023). Significant landmarks in the history of aphasia and its therapy. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In I. Papathanasiou & P. Coppens (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders. (3rd ed., pp. 15-37). Jones & Bartlett Learning. (Original work published 2021). 
    • Gilmore, N., Braun, E., & Kiran, S. (2023). Neurology, connectivity, and the nature of apahsia. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In I. Papathanasiou & P. Coppens (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders. (3rd ed., pp. 39-55). Jones & Bartlett Learning. (Original work published 2021). 
    • Marshall, J. (2023). Disorders of sentence processing in aphasia. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In I. Papathanasiou & P. Coppens (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders. (3rd ed., pp. 295-318). Jones & Bartlett Learning. (Original work published 2021). 
    • LaPointe, L. (2020). Brain basics. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 1-7). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • LaPointe, L. (2020). Humanistic Basics: Accommodation, Adjustment, and Aristos. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 8-22). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • Copland, D., McNeil, M., & Meinzer, M. (2020). Aphasia Theory, Models, and Classification. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 23-34). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • Fridriksson, J., Stark, B., & Basilakos, A. (2020). Neuroimaging and Brain-Based Communication Disorders. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 35-43). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • Duffy, J., Fossett, T., Thomas, J., & Stierwalt, J. (2020). Care for People with Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Acute Hospital Settings. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 44-54). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • Harris, J. (2020). Multicultural and Multilinguistic Issues. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 55-64). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main 
    • Kim, M. (2020). Comprehension. (P-F. Hung & L. Sun Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 90-99). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • Beeson, P., Rising, K., & Rapcsak, S. (2020). Acquired impairments of reading and writing. (P-F. Hung & L. Sun Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 100-112). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018).https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • DeDe, G. & O’Bryan, E. (2020). Syntax and linguistic-based approaches. (P-F. Hung & L. Sun Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 113-123). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main
    • Togher, L. (2020). Pragmatics and discourse. (P-F. Hung & L. Sun Trans.). In L. LaPointe & J. Stierwalt (Ed.) Aphasia and Related Neurogenic Language Disorders. (5th ed., pp. 124-134). Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. (Original work published 2018). https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010846088?sloc=main 
    • Marshall, J. (2018). Disorders of sentence processing in aphasia. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In I. Papathamasiou & P. Coppens (Ed.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (pp.). (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010799499?sloc=main
    • Potagas, C. Kasselimis, D., & Evdokimidis, I. (2018). Elements of Neurology Essential for understanding the aphasias. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In I. Papathamasiou & P. Coppens (Ed.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (pp. 37-62). (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010799499?sloc=main 
    • Code, C. (2018). Significant Landmarks in the history of aphasia and its therapy. (P-F. Hung Trans.). In I. Papathamasiou & P. Coppens (Ed.), Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders (pp. 15-36). (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010799499?sloc=main