In our recent video, Karina Saechao, M.A., CCC-SLP, shares her expertise on the intersection of language, culture, and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Drawing from her experience, Karina provides invaluable insights on how to support…
Posts tagged Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Top Takeaways from Raw Conversations: Understanding and Supporting Neurodiversity
Our recent Raw Conversations event brought together experts and students to discuss neurodiversity in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The conversation explored how neurodiversity is evolving in the field, advocacy efforts, career navigation for neurodivergent…
Voices of Change: Black Students in CSD
Black professionals are underrepresented in audiology, speech-language pathology, and communication sciences and disorders (CSD), highlighting a need for greater diversity in the disciplines. Underrepresentation can affect access to culturally responsive care and inclusivity in the…
Stuttering Advocacy 101 for Future SLPs
Stuttering is a highly stigmatized speech difference that many speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uncomfortable working with—some are even uncomfortable using the word stuttering.As a person who stutters, I see this as a major knowledge gap…