Traci Fredman
Assistant Professor
SS "Buddy" Stephens Professorship in Communication Disorders
Office: WTAMU Amarillo Center 350D
Email: tfredman@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-5104
Professional Profile
Dr. Fredman joined the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences in the Fall of 2014. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in 2002 and 2004, respectfully. She completed her Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences at TTUHSC in 2021.
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Fredman has taught courses in phonetics, language development, neuroanatomy, and language disorders. She currently teaches pediatric language disorders, pediatric speech sound disorders, and research methods to graduate students. In addition, she instructs graduate students in their clinical practicum experiences at Opportunity School, a local preschool for at-risk children. She currently serves on the Faculty Senate and is chair of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Research Symposium planning committee.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Fredman’s research interests include early identification and intervention of autism spectrum disorders. She also researches mother-child interactions and early literacy experiences in children.