Research Institute

Associate Professor, Barkley Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

khux1@unl.edu

Phone: 402.472.8249
Office: 318N Barkley Center
Mailing Address:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68583-0738
Website: homepage.

Karen Hux is an Associate Professor specializing in neurogenic communication disorders. She teaches courses in the areas of neurology, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and preschool language disorders. Her current research interests concern the cognitive bases that underlie language and communication challenges and the impact of traumatic brain injury on family, community, and educational systems.

Dr. Hux has published numerous articles about aphasia and traumatic brain injury in professional journals and has conducted many national and regional workshops addressing issues of school reintegration following traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents. Also, she serves as co-coordinator of a local support group for adolescent and young adult survivors of traumatic brain injury.