Research Projects from 2026
When Movement Matters: Articulatory Restriction in Bilingual Word Recognition, Aileen Alvarez
The Impact of a Cross-Cultural Simulation on SLP Students’ Cultural Competence Awareness and Self-Reflection, Heenapreet Bains
Cognitive Advantages in Bilingual Older / Retired Police officers, Lauryn Barron
The Development of Spanish Narrative Macrostructure in Spanish–English Bilingual Children with and without Developmental Language Disorder, April Baumgartner
The Impact of Structured Cervical Auscultation Training on Speech-Language Pathology Students’ Knowledge, Confidence, & Skills, Saralyn Brown
Children with and without Developmental Language Disorder, Gracie Carroll
Building Momentum in CAS Diagnosis: Examining Factors Influencing Speech-Language Pathologists’ Diagnostic Confidence, Courtney Covington
A Longitudinal Study of Macrostructure: Narrative Development in Spanish-English Bilinguals with and without DLD, Morgan Dejno
Investigating Training Outcomes for Graduate Students in Voice Banking: A Pre-Post Experience Study, Sonali Desai
The Collaborative Practices Between School-Based SLPs and Teachers for Enhancing Literacy Development, Natalie Garcia
Spanish-English Bilingual Families’ Perspectives and Experiences of AAC, Adriana Gonzalez
Therapy Through a Neurodiverse Lens: School-based SLPs’ Understanding and Adoption of Affirming Practices, Julie Hall
Investigating the Criteria Utilized by Medical Based Speech-Language Pathologists in the Implementation of Thickeners for Dysphagia Management, Sophia Herpfer
Understanding Bias Among Future Speech-Language Pathologists and Patient-Centered Care for Black /African American Clients with Acquired Language Disorders, Robyn Johnson- Bey
The Perspectives of SLPs and OTs on the Relationship Between Sensory Integration and Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Tabetha Kebbekus
The Impact of Removable Orthodontic Appliance on Speech in young adults: An Interprofessional Study, Emilia Lind
The relationship between mazes and macrostructure in the narratives of Spanish-English Bilingual Children with and without DLD, Miranda McCluskey
A Look into the Perspectives of the School-Based Speech Language Pathologist on Using Language Samples, Andrea McDermet
The Bilingual Advantage: Assessing the Impact of Proficiency Levels, Marcella Melendrez
Dementia Literacy in Asian Indian Older Adults Living in the United States, Jasmine Pamma
Multicultural Training in Speech-Language Pathology Through Clinician Perspectives, Janet Ramirez
Narrative Macrostructure in Bilingual Children: The Role of Mazes, Patricia Reyes- Perez
Vocal Hygiene Practices and Knowledge Among Singers, Maya Waehrer
Research Projects from 2025
Speech-Language Pathologist Confidence and Approaches when Working with Children with Cochlear Implants, Berenice Adame
Development of Syntactic Complexity in Spanish-English Bilingual Children with and without DLD, Kendra Ames
Reading Abilities in Healthy Older Adults and Cognitively-Impaired Older Adults, Zoe Austin
The Knowledge and Use of Yoga in Speech-Language Pathologists Practice, Andrea Bocanegra-Baez
SLPs and SLPAs Perspectives and Practices on Code-Switching with Dual-Language AAC Users, Kristyn Carlson
Music during mealtimes in residential settings: Caregiver experiences and perspectives, Kayla Colussi
Oral health and Oral health quality of life in older adults: Implications for SLP, Laura Dekker
The Value of Voice Banking: Exploring the Perspectivies of Speech-Language Pathologists, Olivia Filanowski
Perceptions of Quality of Lfe in Individuals with Aphasia Under 65 After Speech-Language Pathology Intervention, Samantha Gardner
Breast to Bottle-Feeding: Maternal Perspectives & Transition Influences, Madison Graves
Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators with Implementation of Speaking Valves to Adult Tracheostomy Patients, Mackenzie Gulka
The Bilingual Advantage in aging population, Sara Hashemi
Quantifying the Relationship Between Screen Time, Parent-Child Interaction, and Language Development in Early Childhood, Jasmine Henley
Second Language (L2) Perception of English Vowels by Spanish Speakers, Lizbeth Herrera
Bimodal bilinguals: Is there a bilingual advantage?, Christina Hoerner
Unveiling Resilience: The Journey of Triumph Over Stuttering in Adulthood, Curtisha Jackson
The Interplay of Auditory and Motor Processes in Speech Perception, Sharlene James
Listening with Your Lips: A study exploring the impact of speech articulator restriction on acoustic processing in Tagalog/English adults, Kazhra Angelique Kelcho
Assessing the Consistency of Parent-Reported Questionnaires of Adolescent Social Communication Skills, Andrea Ledesma
Challenges Students Face in Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs, Celeste Lopez
Adoption Challenges with Augmentative Alternative Communication in Hispanic Families, Alondra Luna
SLP Knowledge of Expressive and Receptive Language Deficits in Individuals with Rare Chromosome Abnormalities: Focus on Chromosome 12Q24.31-33, Emily McKenney
The Lost Boys: Speech-Language Pathology’s Gender Problem, James McNeil
SLPs Knowledge of the Gut Microbiome and It's Influence on ASD Severity, Molly Miller
Tongue Movement During Auditory Linguistic Perception in Bilingual Tagalog English Speakers, Amanda Moscrip
Reading2Connect: Reading in Cognitively-Impaired Older Adults, Tyla Nesby
SLP's Confidence and Preparedness working with bilingual children, Kaylani Robinson
Environmental factors and its effect on communication in patients with advanced dementia: caregiver perspectives, Kristen Rounsaville
The Spanish-English bilingual advantage in the older Hispanic population, Marilyn Saldana
Exploring Speech-Language Pathologists' Use of Movement-Based Therapy in Clinical Practice, Akshina Taploo
Evaluating SLP Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assessment and Treatment, Christina Taylor
The English Development of Past Tense Verbs in Spanish-English Bilingual Children, Alexandria Vincej
Research Projects from 2024
Clinicians' Experiences and Attitudes Related to the Provision of LSCT and SPEAKOUT! ®, Elise Adland
The Effects of Audio and Audio-visual Stimuli on Language Comprehension and Memory, Nicole Babiarz
Speech-Language Pathologists Knowledge of Music Therapy: Efforts in Promoting Interdisciplinary Practice, Grace Chermack
Speech Language Pathologists Experiences Co-Treating with Occupational Therapists involving Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Bailey Clement
Knowledge And Practice About Spasticity Among Graduate Students, Brianna Condo
Speech Language Pathologists Knowledge and Practice of Trauma Informed Care, Rebecca Cummings
SLP Experiences with the Head and Neck Cancer Population, Eva Guerrero
The Knowledge/Awareness of Dysphagia Among Professional Caregivers, Mikala Johnson
Clinical Attitudes of PT, OT, Dentist, and SLP Students Toward Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Elaine Kuo
Generational knowledge of repetitive behavior in autism spectrum disorders, Allison Lefler
SLPs' Approach to Treatment: Gestalt Language Processing & Analytic Language Processing- when Encountering Echolalia in ASD, Yasmin Melero
Graduates students' preparedness in providing voice therapy to transgender clients, Ashley Mixon
Experiences, perceptions, & preferences of parents of autistic children regarding the level of parent-collaboration facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists, Rebecca Rodriguez-Wilson
Gender Differences in Masking: The Perception of Speech-Language Pathologists, Katelyn Rubida
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Preparedness and Confidence When Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations, Diana Ruiz-Monroy
SLP Perspectives on Cultural Factors Influencing Palliative Care, Veronica Sanchez
The Code-Switching Patterns of Highly English-Proficient Spanish-English Bilinguals, Jayleen Santiago
Addressing Disinterest or Rejection: Strategies Used by SLPs to Motivate AAC Device Use in Children, Olivia Sisneros
Preposition accuracy of English-speaking monolingual and Spanish-English bilingual children (4-6 y/o) in sentence repetition vs. comprehension task, Lauren Underwood
Speech Therapy Telepractice: The Experiences and Perspectives of Parents from Rural Communities, Madison Whiting
Strategies and Modalities for Improving Fluency, Morgan Zebro