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PHOTO: Jessica Sitcovsky

Jessica L. Sitcovsky, M.S.

Assistant Professor

Office: HHS 1146
Phone: 568-3637
Email: sitcovjl@jmu.edu

Research and Teaching Areas:

  • Phonological and auditory memory development in special populations
  • Neural correlates of auditory processing
  • Relationship between attention and language learning

Current and Ongoing Research Projects:

  • Auditory processing for tonal and speech sounds in Williams syndrome

Publications (last 5 years) 

Marler, J.A., Sitcovsky, J. L., Kistler, D., & Mervis, C.B (Manuscript in preparation). Auditory memory for phonological constituents in children with Williams syndrome:  A clinical example of ventral vs. dorsal pathways in phonology.

Marler, J.A., Sitcovsky, J. L., Mervis, C.B., Kistler, D., &. Wightman, F.L. (Manuscript submitted). Auditory function and hearing loss in children and adults with Williams syndrome:  A genetic condition exemplifying tender ear?    

National and International Conference Presentations (last 5 years)

Sitcovsky, J. L. Marler, J.A, Mervis, C. B., & Kistler, D. J. Phonological processing skills in children with Williams syndrome. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Chicago, IL, 2008

Sitcovsky, J. L., Marler, J.A, Mervis, C. B., & Kistler, D. J. Auditory memory in Williams syndrome: Is rote auditory memory really a strength? 12th International Professional Conference on Williams Syndrome, Garden Grove, CA, 2008

Marler, J.A, Wightman, F.L., Kistler, D. J., Sitcovsky, J. L., & Mervis, C. B. Auditory processing in Williams Syndrome: Does normal behavioral hearing indicate normal auditory function? 12th International Professional Conference on Williams Syndrome, Garden Grove, CA, 2008

Marler, J.A., Roy, J.L., & Urban, Z. Auditory processing in connective tissue disorders. Presented at Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia State Convention, Richmond, VA, 2007

Roy, J. L. & Marler, J. A.  Phonological awareness in children with Williams syndrome. Presented at the 2006 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Miami, FL, 2006