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Kelly Knollman-Porter
Associate Professor
Speech Pathology and Audiology, Scripps Gerontology Center - Fellows

Kelly Knollman-Porter

Contact Info

Concussion Management
Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Education and Background

  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Cincinnati, 2012
  • Master of Arts, University of Cincinnati, 1992
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati, 1990

Dr. Knollman-Porter, is a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience working with adults with acquired brain injury.

Her research is currently funded by NIH and focuses on the implementation of technological supports to facilitate reading comprehension for adults with aphasia. Additional research addresses the development of diagnostic and treatment methods for adults with cognitive-communication disorders associated with concussion/mTBI.

Dr. Knollman-Porter currently directs the Miami University Concussion Management Program and the Miami University Aphasia Support Group.

Professional Recognition and Affiliation

  • Recipient of the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Distinguished Scholar Award, in recognition of excellence for work relating to aphasia (2023)
  • Recipient of the Miami University Creativity and Innovation Award (2023)
  • Recipient of the Robert H. and Nancy J. Blayney Endowed Professorship (2019-2022)
  • Member of American Speech Language Hearing Association (1990-present)
  • Special Interest Division: Neurocognitive Disorders (2010-present)
  • Member of the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (2017-present)
  • Strategies to accommodate reading in aphasia:  Using assistive technology to support reading by people with aphasia. National Institute of Health (NIDCD), Academic Research Enhancement Award R-15.  Received July 2017.  Role:  Co-PI.
  • Increasing the preference-based care of people in Ohio’s Nursing Homes with a special focus on people living with dementia.  Ohio Department of Medicaid. Received September 2019. Role: Consultant
  • Center for the Enhancement of Learning: Staff Commendation (2013-2019)
  • Center for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and University Assessment Top 100 Faculty member, 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Golden Apple Award: ASHA Leader Publication, May 2010

Selected Publications

  • Knollman-Porter, K., Bevelhimer, A. Hux, K., Wallace, S., Hughes, M., & Brown, J. (2023). Eye fixation behaviors and processing time of people with aphasia and neurotypical adults when reading narratives with and without text-to-speech support. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 66, 276-295. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-22-00298
  • Knollman-Porter, K. (2023). Navigating the language demands of work. The ASHA LEADER, 28(2), 42-26.
  • Wallace, S. E., Knollman-Porter, K., & Hux, K. (2023). How text-to-speech aids reading for people with aphasia. The ASHA LEADER, 28(2), 52-53.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Hux, K., Wallace, S., Pruitt, M., Hughes, M., Brown, J. (2022). Comprehension, processing time, and modality preferences when people with aphasia and neurotypical healthy adults read books: A pilot study. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31, 2569-2590. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00121
  • Wallace, S., Patterson, J., Purdy, M., Knollman-Porter, K., & Coppens, P. (2022). Auditory comprehension interventions for people with aphasia: A scoping review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31, 2404-2420. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-21-00297
  • Burshnic-Neal, V., Knollman-Porter, K., Topper, R., McConnell, E., Van Haitsma, K., & Abbott, K. (2022). Examining face validity of visual stimuli used in preference assessments for older adults with communication impairments. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31,1297-1318.  https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-21-00303 
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Brown, J., Hux, K., Wallace, S., & *Crittenden, A. (2022). Reading comprehension and processing time when people with aphasia use text-to-speech technology with personalized supports and features. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31, 342-358. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-21-00812.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Brown, J., Wallace, T., & *Spitz, S. (2021). First-line healthcare providers’ reported knowledge of and referrals to speech-language pathologists for clients with mild traumatic brain injury. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. Advanced online publication.  https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00373
  • Brown, J., Knollman-Porter, K., Hux, K., Wallace, S., & *deVille, C. (2021).  Effect of digital highlighting on reading comprehension given text-to-speech technology for people with aphasia.  Aphasiology, 35(2), 200-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2020.1787728.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., & Burshnic, V. (2020). Optimizing effective communication while wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 46(11), 7-11.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Wallace, S., Brown, J., Hux, K., *Hoagland, B., & *Ruff, D. (2019).  Effects of written, auditory, and combined modalities on comprehension for people with aphasia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 28,1206-1221.  doi:  10.1044/2019_AJSLP-19-0013.
  • Knollman-Porter, K.,& *Julian, S. (2019).  Book club experiences, engagement, and reading support use by people with aphasia. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 28,1084-1098.  doi:  10.1044/2019_AJSLP-18-237.
  • Knollman-Porter, K.,*Thaxton, S., Hughes, M. & Constantinidou, F. (2019).  Management and recovery patterns following sport-related mild traumatic brain injury in male and female college athletes. Topics in Language Disorders, 30(3), 257-275. doi:  10.1097/TLD.0000000000000187.
  • Brown, J. & Knollman-Porter, K.(2019).  Evaluating cognitive-linguistic deficits post-concussion in adults: Contributions of self-report and standardized measures. Topics in Language Disorders, 30(3), 239-256. doi: 10.1097/TLD.0000000000000186.
  • Wallace, S., Knollman-Porter, K., Brown, J., & Hux, K.  (2019). Narrative comprehension by people with aphasia given single versus combined modality presentation. Aphasiology. 33(6), 731-754.doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2018.1506088
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Constantinidou, F., Beardslee, J., & Dailey, S. (2019).  Multidisciplinary management of collegiate sports-related concussions. Seminars in Speech and Language, 4(1), 3-12.  doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1676363.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Dietz, A., &*Dahlem, K. (2018). Intensive auditory comprehension treatment for severe aphasia:  A feasibility study. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27,936-949.  doi: 10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0117.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Brown, J., & *Flynn, M. (2018). A preliminary examination of collegiate athletes and non-athletes knowledge of concussion definition, symptoms, and post-injury services.American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27,778-795.  doi:10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0108.
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Brown, J., Hux, K., Wallace, S., & *Uchtman, E. (2016).  Preferred visuographic images to support reading by people with chronic aphasia. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 23(4), 269-75. https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2016.1155276
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Wallace, S., Hux, K., Brown, J., & Long, C. (2015).  Reading experiences and use of support by people with aphasia.  Aphasiology, 29 (12), 1448-1472. https://doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2015.1041093
  • Knollman-Porter, K., Constantinidou, F., & Hutchinson Marron, K. (2014). Speech-Language Pathology and sports concussion management in intercollegiate athletes: The Miami University Sports Concussion Management Program. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (4), 507-519. https://doi.org/10.1044/2014_AJSLP-13-0126