Caron Mellblom-Nishioka, Ed.D.

Title: Professor
Department: Teacher Education/Special Education

Areas of Expertise

Autism, Developmental Disorders, Disability Issues, Education, Language, Language Development, Language Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Multi-language Development, Special Education, Special Education Transitions, Teacher Education

Professional Background

Dr. Mellblom-Nishioka holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in speech language pathology and a Clear Speech Language Services Educational Authorization. She also holds a doctorate in special education with and emphasis in learning disabilities and university teaching. Dr. Mellblom is a full professor and has been with CSU Dominguez Hills for 20 years. Her research interests include alternative language development, dual language immersion programs, Autism Spectrum disorders, and transition of special needs populations.

Education

B.A. in Communication Disorders, California State University, Fullerton
M.S. in Communication Disorders, University of Wyoming
Ed.D. in Special Education with an emphasis in University Teaching and Learning Disabilities, University of Northern Colorado

Contact

Email Address: cmellblom@csudh.edu

Office: (310) 243-3713

Contact Preference: Email