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Somali Americans Confronting Autism
Autism is a word most of us have heard before—maybe through a family member, a friend, or just from hearing about it in the news. It’s pretty familiar to many people. But what if I told you that’s not the case in the Somali American community? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition whose diagnoses […]
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When Stuttering Becomes Your SLP Super Power
To say it takes bravery to pursue a degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) as a person who stutters would be an understatement. Talking is at the heart of what SLPs do—and for someone who stutters, every word can feel like it’s under a microscope. But for Heather Garza, her speech challenges never stopped her from […]
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Navigating Private Practice
Keisia Galmon: Navigating the Journey to a Thriving Private Speech-Language Pathology Practice Success often comes when you’re ready for it—and that’s exactly how Keisia Galmon’s career in speech-language pathology (SLP) took off. Her journey into the world of communication science and disorders started in a pretty unexpected way during her first year at Jackson State […]
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Transgender Voice: More Than a Pitch
“It’s about the full picture,” she explains. “Intonation, hand gestures, nonverbal communication—these all influence how a person’s voice is perceived.”
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An Author: Why Not Me?
How One SLP Turned a Pandemic Challenge Into a Creative Opportunity: The Journey of Angelia Daniel From Teletherapy to Publishing Books Angelia, who calls herself a “materials junkie,” has always loved creating new tools and resources for her therapy sessions. So, when the pandemic hit, she didn’t just think about how to make teletherapy work […]
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Autism Within Asian Cultures
The Overidentification of Asian Children with Autism: The Danger of the “One Story” Hey, everyone! Let’s dive into a topic that has caught my attention—the over-identification of Asian children with autism. If you work at all in special education, you may be familiar with the issue of over-identification among minor groups. It’s been around for […]