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Dr. Anne Comerford Reed

  • Assistant Professor - Communication Disorders
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Biography and expertise

Dr. Reed received a BS in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Florida State University, an MS in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of South Alabama, an EdS in curriculum and instruction from Piedmont College, and a PhD in Communication Science and Disorders from Florida State University. Dr. Reed is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who studies the intersection of speech-language and reading disorders. Drawing from her extensive professional background, which encompasses over 20 years of experience as a school-based SLP, as well as roles within private clinics and a specialized school for students with dyslexia, Dr. Reed brings a wealth of practical insight to her academic and clinical pursuits. Her research interests include enhancing the effectiveness of school-based speech-language pathologists through implementation science, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, service delivery models, and early identification of language and reading difficulties.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Communication Science and Disorders

Reading

Florida State University, 2025

Master's Degree

EDS in Curriculum and Instruction

Piedmont College, 2019

Master's Degree

MS in Speech and Hearing Science

University of South Alabama, 1998

  • Reed, Anne Comerford (Principal). Advancing Academic Research Careers (AARC) Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Private / Foundation / Corporate, $5000. (Submitted: April 1, 2026, Funded: September 1, 2026 - February 28, 2028). Grant.
  • Reed, Anne C (Principal). Civic Engagement and Political Participation Research, FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Institute of Politics, Institutional (Higher Ed), $13200. (Funded: 2022). Grant.
  • Reed, Anne C (Principal). Tracking Vocabulary Growth in Kindergarten and First Grade Students with Developmental Language Disorder: A Pilot Study, Texas State University, Institutional (Higher Ed), $11964. (Funded: January 2026 - May 31, 2027). Grant.
  • Reed, Anne Comerford (Principal). Presentation Travel Grant, FSU Graduate Student Resource Center, Institutional (Higher Ed), $1000. (Funded: October 2024 - Present). Grant.
  • Reed, Anne C (Co-Principal). PhD Scholarship, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), $12000. (Funded: April 2024 - June 2025). Grant.
  • Eiser Hess, A., Cook, B. G., Pfeiffer, D. L., Ford, A., & Reed, A. C. (2026). Open-Science Practices in Two Communication Sciences and Disorders Journals: A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/6habn_v1
  • Reed, A. C., & Farquharson, K. (2024). Speech-language pathologist self-efficacy and job satisfaction: Resources in special education eligibility decisions. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 55(4), 1110–1124. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_LSHSS-23-00195
  • Farquharson, K., Ott, B. K., & Reed, A. C. (2024). Developing a Dyslexia Diagnostic Team: A Feasibility Project. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 9(4), 1029–1050. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-23-00231
  • Farquharson, K., Cabbage, K. L., & Reed, A. C. (2023). Subtract before you add: Toward the development of a de-implementation approach in school-based speech sound therapy. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 54(1), 1052–1065. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_LSHSS-22-00176
  • Dennis, L. R., Farquharson, K., Reed, A. C., Summy, R., Westmoreland, J., & Clark, K. (2023). The effects of practice-based coaching on the implementation of shared book reading strategies for speech-language pathology assistants and paraeducators working with children with language delays. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 43(4), 249–264. https://doi.org/10.1177/02711214231198691
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Advancing Academic Research Career Award, American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). July 2026
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Doctoral Student, School of Communication Science and Disorders, School of Communication Science and Disorders, Florida State University. 2025
  1. Other

    CSDisseminate

  2. Member

    Curriculum committee

  3. Member

    Nominations and Elections committee

  4. Reviewer / Referee

    American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

  5. Reviewer / Referee

    Early Child Development and Care

  6. Member

    ASHA School Service Delivery Member Advisory Group

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