Caron Mellblom-Nishioka, Ed.D.
Title: Professor Special Education
Department: Teacher Education/Special Education
Areas of Expertise
Speech Language development/disorders, bilingual language immersion, literacy issues, learning disabilities, Autism
Professional Background
Mellblom-Nishioka has been involved in special education and speech language pathology at the primary, college and university levels for nearly 40 years. She was involved in the initial response to the Americans with Disabilities adaptations and modifications at the community college level in the state of Wyoming, and has remained committed to the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. Mellblom-Nishioka has published papers related transitions for students with disabilities, and literacy. Most recently her research has involved documenting the long-term learning outcomes for students engaged in of bilingual immersion programs.
Languages
English
Education
B.A. CSU Fullerton, Speech Communication emphasis in Communication Disorders
M.S., University of Wyoming, Speech Language Pathology
Ed.D. University Northern Colorado, Learning Disabilities, emphasis University Teaching
Contact
Email Address: cmellblom@csudh.edu
Office: (310) 243-2713
Cell: (714) 402-8415
Contact Preference: either
