The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Colloquium Series highlights theory-guided, hypothesis-driven translational research in our field. Invited speakers deliver 40-minute talks, with 20 minutes reserved for discussion and questions. Speakers also provide a relevant paper for students to read in advance of the talk to encourage interactive discussions.
Learn more about the SLHS Colloquium Series.
Series Events
October 2, 2022
"Sleep to Learn: Towards Improving the Retention of Speech in Adults with Learning Disabilities"
Presented by: Dr. Sayako Earle, University of Delaware
7 p.m.
Online event
Join the event via Webex
November 7, 2022
"Behavior Change for Physical Activity in People with Parkinson Disease"
Presented by: Dr. Cristina Colón-Semenza, University of Connecticut
7 p.m.
Online event
Join the event via Webex
February 6, 2023
"Functional Laryngeal Disorders: Brain Learns Pain"
Presented by: Christina Kang, The Voice Forum, LLS
7 p.m.
Online event
Watch a recording of this event
March 6, 2023
"Teletherapy for Speech Therapy Services"
Presented by: Annie Tyrell and Annie Iovanella, TeleTalk Therapy
This presentation will provide insight into the experiences and perspectives of two speech pathologists working with Alaska Native students and their journey to teletherapy. Teletherapy is an inclusive, progressive and effective means of providing speech therapy services, particularly, to rural student populations. The pursuit of cultural competence is essential in providing appropriate and effective distance services. Alaska Native students are disproportionately identified as having a language disorder. When evaluating this population, culturally informed dynamic assessments are required in order to adequately identify the needs of students. Informed assessments and language based intervention strategies are key components to reducing the overidentification of Alaska Native students. In order to deliver culturally sensitive services, therapists must consider the cultural differences of the students being served.
7 p.m.
Online event