Nancy Helm-Estabrooks, Sc.D., CCC-SLP. ANCDS Board Certification Adult Neurologic Communication Disorders

Adjunct Professor, Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences, Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts – University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
Masters of Education – Northeastern University
Doctor of Science – Boston University
 

Nancy Helm-Estabrooks is a recognized expert in the area of adult neurologic communication disorders.  For 32 years she was affiliated with the world renowned Harold Goodglass Aphasia Research Center, the Boston VA Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine. From 1991-1997 she was a Research Scientist at the National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders at the University of Arizona. From 2004-2008 Dr. Helm-Estabrooks was a Research Professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of Allied Health Sciences and the Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and now holds the post of Adjunct Research Professor.  In addition to credentials with the American Speech and Hearing Association, she holds Board Certification with the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences and is Past President of ANCDS.  Her awards include ASHA Honors (2000) and ANCDS Honors (2005). She is an ASHA Fellow. Dr. Helm-Estabrooks has published over 85 peer-reviewed, and has authored and co-authored seven books, 21 chapters and five standardized tests.  Her most current book is the “Manual of Aphasia and Aphasia Therapy” (2nd Edition) and her most recent standardized test is the “Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test.”