Dagmar Amtmann, PhD

Research Assistant Professor

Patient Care
Dr. Amtmann's research interests include improving measures of patient reported outcomes such as pain, fatigue, and participation using modern measurement theories; statistical analytic approaches using multilevel and latent variable modeling; and instructional, information, and assistive technology for individuals with cognitive disabilities (with a particular focus on reading and writing technology for both children and adults).

Research
She has taught courses and modules in statistics, learning disabilities, assistive technology, and accessible information technology.

Teaching
She has taught courses and modules in statistics, learning disabilities, assistive technology, and accessible information technology.

Training
Dr. Amtmann earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology focusing on Research Design and Statistical Methodology and Human Cognition from the UW in 2002.

Selected Publications:
Johnson, K., Brown, S., Amtmann, D., & Thompson, T. (2004). Web accessibility in post-secondary education: Legal and policy considerations. Information Technology and Disabilities, 9 (2), p. 2 - 24.

Johnson, K., Amtmann, D., Yorkston, K., Klasner, E., & Kuehn, C. (2004). Medical, psychological, social, and programmatic barriers to employment for people with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Rehabilitation, 70, 38 - 50.

Amtmann D., Weydt P., Johnson KL., Jensen MP, Carter GT. (2004) Survey of cannabis use in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. American Journal of Hospital Palliative Care, 21(2), 95-104.

Dowden, P., Alarcon, N., Vollan, T., Cumley, GD., Kuehn, CM., Amtmann, D. (Accepted pending revisions). SLP Survey: Managing clients in a high caseload environment. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools.

Sharp, C., Croudace, T.J; Goodyer, I.M., & Amtmann, D. (Accepted pending revisions). The Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire: Predictive validity of parent and teacher ratings for help-seeking behaviour over one year. Educational and Child Psychology.