Late Diagnosis When I attended speech-language therapy as a child, my primary goal was articulation of my /r/. There were no pragmatic goals assigned because daycare gave me a built-in group of peers whom I…
Posts tagged Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
More Than Paradise: Lessons on Stroke, Recovery, and Speech-Language Pathology in the Caribbean
Being born and raised in paradise (in my case, Sint Maarten) has its pros and cons. Although the Caribbean offers incredibly rich culture, food, and scenery, many islands face limited access to specialized health care….
Finding Community and Representation in CSD: Arab American Student Voices
Arab American Heritage Month takes place in April and celebrates the contributions and experiences of Arab Americans. This month, we’re highlighting Arab American CSD students Sumaya Albadani, Hadeel Shoaib, and Leila Mozeb. They share their…
Diaspora, Not Deficit: African American English (AAE) in Context
Happy Black History Month! Every year, the month of February invites us to celebrate Black culture, honor Black history, and keep doing the work of learning how that history shows up in our lives and…