UW Division of Communication Disorders 2022 Newsletter

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DIRECTOR’S DESK Mark Guiberson, PhD, CCC-SLP

Summer 2022

Don’t change that channel, you’re tuned into the UW Division of Communication Disorders1 news update. I hope you recognize some of the cast of the ComDis Bunch. We’ve been lucky to have so much talent over the years. These amazing individuals make our program the best in the region.

This summer professor and former division director, Mary Hardin-Jones, and professor and dean, David-Jones, are retiring after 21 years of service to the University. Please see our interview in this issue to hear more about Mary and David. Both are now Emeritus Professors, a special designation for professors who have made lifetime accomplishments to the University.

We also say goodbye to Erin Bush, who has accepted a position at another institution. Dr. Bush made major contributions to the program during her time with us, especially in the area of adult neurogenic populations.

The ComDis Bunch is adding new stars this fall, including three new PhD faculty members and an assistant clinical professor.

Stay tuned to our social media to learn more about our new faculty. The new cast is amazing!

We would like to announce that Dr. Douglas Petersen will return to UW this fall as the Maggie and Dick Scarlett Chair in Speech-Language Pathology. This is a research excellence chair endowed by the Scarletts. We are so grateful for their support and commitment to maintaining excellence in the program and elevating the program’s research initiative. Maggie and Dick Scarlett’s gift of over 1.5 million dollars will ensure that the Division develops an even stronger national research presence.

Thank you Maggie and Dick for this gift!

We also welcome a new Dean, Dr. Jacob Warren, who has an exceptional background in rural health. Dr. Warren directed the Center for Rural Health and Health Disparities at the Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Warren is nationally recognized for his work in rural health and has an extensive funding record.

There are a lot of new “cast members,” but one thing hasn’t changed—our program’s commitment to excellence and growing

practice-ready professionals. The UW Speech & Hearing Clinic plays a key role in this commitment. This past year we had 2,797 patient visits (speech and audiology combined), including 940 tele-speech visits. Our clinical programming is stellar, and our clinicians and faculty provide amazing and state of the art services to the region. Speech Clinic Director, Corri Sandoval, was recognized by the College for her work in increasing equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, and others LGBTQAI+ people (see article this issue). Bravo Ms. Sandoval!

Last October, we recognized Dr. Thom Flamboe as our distinguished alum (see article in this issue). Thom and his wife established the Dr. Thom and Terry Flamboe Graduate Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, a wonderful fellowship opportunity that will support graduate students.

We had a great visit with Thom, Terry, and their daughter, Reagan, and heard lots of stories about the very beginning of early intervention services in Wyoming—and Thom’s role in pioneering this work.

We also established a new Ph.D. track with the College of Education’s Literacy Education program. Cynthia Brock, Professor and endowed Chair in Literacy Education, as well as other faculty will be key players in this program. With this track, an SLP who specializes in working with children will be able to pursue doctorate studies under the guidance of Communication Disorders faculty. We are very excited about this new opportunity and we already have students signing up.

Finally, we want to thank all of our donors and alumni. We appreciate each of your gifts—you truly make a huge difference to our students and programs. Thank you! Remember to get in touch when you are in town, we’d love to brag on our clinical offerings, students, and research or talk to you about pursuing a PhD with us. And remember to stay tuned in, the ComDis Bunch will be creating a lot of good in the year to come! That’s the way we became the ComDis Bunch.

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3 Maggie & Dick Scarlett Chair in Speech-Language Pathology 4 “It all Started With a Question” from Dr. Thom Flamboe 6 An Interview with David Jones and Mary Hardin-Jones 8 Awards and Grants 9 CHS Award: Corri Sandoval 10 NSSLHA Supports Students and Community 11 My Research Journey with Dr. Krueger 12 Congratulations Graduates

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WELCOME BACK,

DR. DOUGLAS PETERSEN! Maggie and Dick Scarlett Chair in Speech-Language Pathology

The Division of Communication Disorders welcomes Dr. Douglas Petersen back to the University of Wyoming this fall as the Maggie and Dick Scarlett Chair in Speech-Language Pathology.

This position was generously endowed

by Maggie and Dick Scarlett, and has a special research focus and allocation.

Dr. Petersen is looking forward to making the Scarletts proud by making Wyoming and the rest of the world a better place for our children. “I am so delighted to be returning to UW and to take this next step in my career. It is truly is an honor to hold the Maggie & Dick Scarlett Chair in Speech-Language Pathology.”

Dr. Petersen will be working closely with the College of Education, as the Division begins to formally participate in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Literacy Education program. At the time of this newsletter, two SLPs have enrolled in this program to study with Dr. Petersen,

Maggie and Dick Scarlett enjoying a ride with the family horses in this undated photo from their home in Jackson, Wyoming.

“We are delighted to offer a Ph.D. track with the College of Education at the University of Wyoming. There are a lot of great things going on at UW and it is an exciting time to be here.”

– Dr. Doug Petersen

and many other have inquired about the program. “We are delighted to offer a Ph.D. track with the College of Education at the University of Wyoming. There are a lot of great things going on at UW and it is an exciting time to be here,” says Petersen.

Prior to obtaining his Ph.D. in disability disciplines from Utah State University in 2009, Dr. Petersen worked as a pediatric speech-language pathologist helping diverse students in Utah, California, and Washington. Dr. Petersen began his career in academia at the University of Wyoming, where he taught and researched for 8 years as an assistant and associate professor in the Division of Communication Disorders.

Over the past 5 years, Dr. Petersen has been a professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at Brigham Young University. Dr. Petersen thoroughly enjoys teaching undergraduate and graduate students about language and literacy. He is co-developer of Story Champs, a multi-tiered oral language

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approach that he developed with his primary collaborator, Dr. Trina Spencer.

Dr. Petersen also researches and develops multi-tiered systems of language and literacy supports, examines the diagnostic accuracy of dynamic assessments of language and literacy, and is engaged in researching language and literacy universal screening and progress monitoring tools - all of which are being used by thousands of speech-language pathologists and other educators across the world.

When Dr. Petersen isn’t teaching university students or researching ways to change the lives of children all over the world, you can find him having deep discussions with his friends and family and enjoying the outdoors with his wife of 27 years and his four amazing children.

They will likely be embarking on a trek to discover an obscure waterfall, catching salmon in Alaska, or exploring the remote wilderness of Wyoming and Alaska.

Welcome back, Dr. Petersen!

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Quest ioN As told by Dr. Thomas C. Flamboe

In June of 1972, I embarked on a journey that took me to places, challenges, and rewards I never would have thought of as a kid growing up in Detroit. After leaving a crying mother and girlfriend at the Detroit airport, I climbed the stairs of the Frontier Convair 580, known as the “Vomit Comet” according to the stewardess, and left for Laramie, Wyoming. I had never been west of Chicago, but being awarded a Graduate Assistantship from the University of Wyoming’s Communication Disorders Department to involve parents in their child’s therapy looked most interesting. At the Eastern Michigan University’s program, I had been a graduate student there looking at involving parents as well.

The thought was to go to Laramie, get the training and experience, and come back to Eastern and finish my master’s degree.

But the University and Laramie changed all of that!

This week of October, 2021, was Homecoming Week in Laramie and the University. I was selected as the College of Health Sciences, Communication Disorders department’s “Distinguished Alumni of the Year” and took part in all the festivities and tours. I can assure you that as that graduate student in 1972, I had never thought of or planned to end up here this week! Nor could I have believed the changes and progress that this University’s department has made since.

What I was most struck by was not so much the technology that has evolved over the years and how much of it that the students must learn but the overwhelming excitement and passion the faculty and graduate students displayed while explaining and demonstrating their programs! I do know that when I came to the program, we were trailblazers and ground breakers in our parent training program and highlighting the importance of identifying and working with parents and their infants and toddlers with special needs. What was amazing, impressive, and very moving to me was to see the roots of that work in what these professors

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At right, Dr. Thom Flamboe with daughter Reagan enjoy a selfie at the same Homecoming game—Go Pokes!

and students were sharing with us. In all of this was the focus on improving the lives of the patients as well as providing the best educational experience for their students.

For me, this all began with a question—“I wonder if I could get that Graduate Assistantship?” In fact, as I thought about and prepared for my trip to Laramie, I reflected on my career that started with that degree in Communication Disorders. I have not “practiced” speech therapy since 1975 when I was asked back to the University to coordinate the Wyoming Infant Stimulation Program for the next seven years. It was territory that few professionals knew anything about at that time, but it eventually resulted in legislation and programs for special needs infants which gave them and their parents hope for a much better future.

As my career moved forward, more observations and questions – “I’m not a mental health person, I need to pursue that!”; “There needs to be a mental health person in your Family Practice. Would you consider?”; “I would be happy to work with your police officers! I watched what my Detroit cop uncle went through and I want to help keep them safe and healthy!”; “Why can’t I do that?”; “Would you send me to training?”

I have believed wholeheartedly in our 1967 senior class Motto— “Dare to Be Different” as well as our hockey hero’s—“Make Them

What we did believe was that we received the best education and that we were believed in and challenged by our professors to go and do what they saw in us— to make a difference and leave a footprint.”

– Dr. Thomas C. Flamboe From left: Mrs. Terry Flamboe with daughter Reagan taking a selfie at UW’s 2021 Homecoming football game.

Remember You.” I have strongly urged students and professionals to consider those statements. It’s definitely “OK” to be different and to have that edge but I have also learned to “Keep Your Head Up!” looking for those opportunities. All the above questions were tied to a prospect. How could you SEE anything when your head is down looking at your phone or just moping around?

The only time your head should be down is when you’re leaving the We Fest, country music’s festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

When those who have had a bit too much to drink and are reaching in their pockets for their keys, usually a large amount of money will fall out leaving a good deal of cash on the ground!!!

It was unanimous that the other four recipients of the Distinguished Alumni award never started out believing that we would be selected for such an honor. What we DID believe was that we received the best education and that we were believed in and challenged by our professors to go and do what they saw in us—to make a difference and leave a footprint.

I would like to think that after we enrolled in the University of Wyoming’s Health Sciences programs and graduated, the University saw the need to proclaim,

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“At one point in my career, I realized that I had a wealth of clinical experience, and that it might be good to start sharing that with future generations of students, so that’s when I moved to Laramie and started a traditional academic career at the University of Wyoming.”

– Dr. David L. Jones

By Ellie Dahill, MS SLP, Graduate Student

Drs. David Jones and Mary Hardin-Jones at the 2022 Spring Commencement held at the University of Wyoming’s Area Auditorium on April 14.

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Dr. Jones and Dr. Hardin-Jones have been an integral part of Health Sciences, specifically the Division of Communication Disorders, at the University of Wyoming. They are retiring after 21 years of service. Dr. Jones and Dr. Hardin-Jones’ have many accomplishments and contributions nationally, as well as to the University of Wyoming and across the state.

Both have named Professor Emeritus in the Division of Communication Disorders. We celebrate all that they have done and want to share of their parting words with everyone.

Tell me what made you pursue becoming a professor in Communication Disorders.

Dr. Jones: Becoming a university professor wasn’t really on my radar when I first started in the field. I liked working in academic medical centers—doing clinical work and research. At one point in my career, I realized that I had a wealth of clinical experience, and that it might be good to start sharing that with future generations of students, so that’s when I moved to Laramie and started a traditional academic career at the University of Wyoming.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: I had originally planned to work in a hospital setting after receiving my doctorate but later decided that a tenure track position in academics was a better balance given my interests in teaching, clinical work, and research. I was on faculty at the University of Montana and Case Western Reserve University for the first 7 years of my career before joining Dr. Jones at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. My appointment there involved assessing and treating children with craniofacial anomalies as well as conducting clinical research. I was there for over 8 years before joining the faculty at the University of Wyoming.

pathology, and development of an American Sign Language Studies certificate program.

What have been some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the ComDis programs at UW during your time here?

Dr. Jones: I think the biggest changes have been the names and faces of our faculty and staff over the last 21 years.

But what hasn’t changed are the wonderful people in the Division.

What is one of your biggest accomplishments in your research or other areas of your career?

Dr. Jones: I’ve never been one to reflect on my own accomplishments.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: We have experienced many transitions during my 21 years at the University of Wyoming including the closure of the graduate program in audiology, suspending the distance MS degree program in speech-language pathology, expansion of the on-campus graduate program in speech-language

What part of the program are you most proud of or impressed with?

Dr. Jones: In spite of the turnover in faculty (which you find everywhere), we’ve maintained a high level of academic and clinical instruction and research over time, which has led to UW ComDis getting more national attention.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: I am most proud of the great feedback that we typically receive from externship supervisors and employers about our graduate student’s academic and clinical preparation.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: I think questions of this type are best left for others to comment on. When looking back at my career though, I will say that I have never been bored and my ongoing desire to learn new things has informed both my teaching and research. It is my hope that students have left my classes curious and enthusiastic about the field and my research has significantly impacted our understanding and treatment of speech sound disorders in children with cleft palate.

“It is my hope that students have left my classes curious and enthusiastic about the field.”

– Dr. Mary Hardin-Jones

What’s the most memorable Wyoming experience you had at UW? Dr. Jones: I’ve had 5-6 different positions at the UW since 2013 (sometimes 2 positions at once). My most memorable experience revolves around being placed in these leadership roles and working with some great people as we tried to address the UW’s many challenges over the years.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: I’ve had lots of good experiences here but nothing in particular stands out.

What comes next?

Dr. Jones: Play more tennis. Play more music. I just might buy a banjo. Relax… but also do some volunteer work.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: Travel, good books, and wine!

What golden nugget or piece of advice would you offer a new SLP entering the field in WY? Dr. Jones: You are needed in this state!

UW gave you a strong knowledge base, and you’ve shown that you’re adept at applying that knowledge in the clinic. You can begin your career with confidence!

Look for opportunities to be a leader wherever you are.

Dr. Hardin-Jones: Make sure you are always learning something new! Boredom leads to poor job satisfaction.

Division Awards — Recognizing Student Excellence Scholarships (FY23 Data): Davydzenkia Viyaltea, Kathryn Sawyer, Kelsi Angelovich, Breanna Clark and Richelle Dietz received the Barbara Kahn Scholarship, a total of $2,550 was awarded.

Outstanding scholars from the fall 2022 incoming graduate class were awarded $13,100 from the College of Health Sciences Gordon S. & Charlott Myers Scholarships and Paul Stock Scholarships, $1000 from the Yagi Scholarship and $1000 from the Flamboe Scholarship.

Lindsey Baker, Kimberly Quincy, Sydney Solem, Katelan Rogers, Gabrielle Vincent, Carley Ebert, Jackson Linford, Grace Vigneri, Tana Dahlberg, Shiloh Sather, Kassidy Williams and Isabella Mijares received the Steve Elliot Communication Disorders Scholarship, a total of $9,300 was awarded to these students.

Total University of Wyoming Scholarships Awarded: $26,950

Graduate Assistantships The university funded 6 Graduate Assistantships for incoming 2022 graduate students, for approximately $21,671 (each) of support.

The recipients are Erika Jones, Scott Robinson, Brady Beers, Callee Catlin, Azure Flowers and Jackson Linford.

Total Number of Graduate Assistantship awards: 6

Donors: 21-22 (July–June FY22) Teresa Ukrainetz, Robert + Diane Seville, Orval + Lori Erickson, Katelyn Kotlarek, Carolyn Dorn, David Jones + Mary Hardin-Jones, Robert Rimac, Breanna Krueger, Frank + Susan Guiberson, Mark Guiberson, Glenn + Catherine Ross, Simalee Smith-Stubblefield, Edward + Mary Schaub, Vicki Bernard, Thomas + Teresa Flamboe, Nancy Gruver, Karla Pierce, David + Rebecca Evans, Kelly Mcquary.

Student Awards Katelan Rogers—Wyoming INBRE Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Fall 2021/Spring 2022)—University of Wyoming Mortar Board Student.

Samantha Power—ASHA PROmoting the next GENeration of Researchers (PROGENY) participant—ASHA Meritorious Poster Award. *Evy Loomis-Goltl—Wyoming INBRE Undergraduate Research Fellowship (Summer 2022). *Sierra Levene—2nd place award at the 2022 WWAMI Research Symposium—Western Society for Pediatric Research Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Travel Award. *Not a ComDis student (other major), but still a student in the Kotlarek lab.

Featured Faculty Publications Bush, E. J., Krueger, B. I., Cody, M., Clapp, J. D., & Novak, V. D. (2022) Considerations for voice and communication training software for transgender and nonbinary people. Journal of Voice. https://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/pii/S0892199722000686?via%3Dihub.

Kotlarek, K. J., Jaskolka, M., Fang, X., Ellis, C., Blemker, S., Horswell, B., Kloostra, P., & Perry, J. L. (2022). A Preliminary Study of Anatomical Changes Following the Use of a Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad Flap During Primary Palatoplasty. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 59(5), 614-621. doi: 10.1177/10556656211014070.

Guiberson, M., (2021). Early Literacy Strategies for Parents of Young Dual Language Learners: A Descriptive Study and Integrative Review. Topics in Language Disorders, 41(4), 294-308.

Imgrund, C. M., Krueger, B. I., & Getejanc, C. (2022). Conversational Speech and Language Skills of Children Born Preterm and Full Term. Communication Disorders Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/15257401221088505 Publications with Students: Hardin-Jones, M.A., Heimbaugh, L., Chapman, K.L., Baylis, A.D., Pollard, S. H. (2021). Transcribing Toddler Vocalizations: Comparison of a Modified Naturalistic Listening Approach with Phonetic Transcription. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics. https://doi.org/10.1177/10556656211026488 Ferris, K. P., Guiberson, M., & Bush, E. J. (2021). Native American Caregivers’ Developmental Priorities for Young Children: Implications for Intervention.

Topics in Language Disorders, 41 (2), 169-184.

Other Faculty Grants & Awards Research grant, Equality State Research Network (ESRN), Partnership Development Award, The Wyoming Disability Oral History Project: Archiving De/institutionalization. Principal Investigator, $11,778.00. Submitted 4/5/21. (Funded).

Research grant, College of Health Sciences Seed Grant, Piloting Graphic Nonfiction for the Education and Prevention of Traumatic Brain Injury, Principal Investigator, $3000.00. Submitted 3/12/21.

(Funded).

Kotlarek, K. J. (2022). Quantifying the Impact of Muscle Overlap in Primary Palatoplasty. Wyoming IDeA Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Program. Total amount: $150,000.

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Kotlarek, K. J & Biehle, L. R. (2021). Faculty Development in Interprofessional Care and Aging Mini-Grants. University of Wyoming Wyoming Center on Aging. Total amount: $2,000. Funded.

2022, Guiberson, M. Telehealth Practices for Developmental Language Disorders in Young Native Americans. National Institutes of Health, Mountain West Clinical Translational Research-Infrastructure Network–Pilot Project Enhancement Grant, $40,000, [research].

CHS Award: Outstanding Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corri Sandoval, Speech Clinic Director at the University of Wyoming Speech and Hearing Clinic, was honored with the 2022 College of Health Sciences’ Outstanding Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. She received this award for her work over the past five years in increasing the equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, and others (LGBTQAI+) people.

When Ms. Sandoval began her career at the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic, there were no services provided for transgender individuals. In her first year at the University, Ms. Sandoval advocated for the program to develop services for this population.

These services are critical. A study shows that 82% of transgender individuals have considered suicide and 40% have attempted suicide (Austin, et al 2020).

In direct response, according to a study conducted by Tordoff and colleagues, providing gender-affirming services lowered depression and suicidality in transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Gender-affirming services are crucial and lifesaving.

Everyone has the right to express themselves as they truly are.

Now, thanks to Ms. Sandoval, gender-affirming services are offered in our clinic.

“Everyone has the right to express themselves as they truly are. Now, thanks to Ms. Sandoval, gender-affirming services are offered in our clinic.”

—Brynn Bateman, Graduate Student

By Brynn Bateman Speech-language Pathology Graduate Student

As a graduate student clinician working under the guidance of Ms. Sandoval, I have witnessed first-hand how dedicated she is to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Not only does Ms. Sandoval understand the importance of providing inclusive services at the University clinic, but she also sees the importance of educating students and new clinicians on LGBTQAI+ issues, professionalism, and ethics. She worked with faculty to create a LGBTQIA+ inclusive curricula; providing new clinicians with the opportunity to learn more about this client population.

Ms. Sandoval has taught us how to provide services in an appropriate manner. She teaches how we, as clinicians, can respectfully navigate discussions regarding pronouns and gender identity. She prompts us to think about how we can be an advocate for the community. She provides me, along with countless other graduate clinicians, the example of an inclusive and respectful clinician and individual.

Ms. Sandoval provides a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves. In her work as a clinical professor and mentor, Ms. Sandoval strives for social equity and encourages those around her to be mindful and progressive. There is nobody more deserving of the College of Health Sciences’ Outstanding Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award than Ms. Sandoval. Congratulations to Ms. Sandoval!

Pictured above: Ms. Corri Sandoval, center, is honored during the College of Health Sciences Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards this past spring for her contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Corrie stands with former Associate Professor, Erin Bush (L), and Professor, and Division Director Mark Guiberson.

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NSSLHA SUPPORTS STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY

Pictured from left: Katelan Rogers-Isabella Mijares (Izzy), Brooke Benedict, Callee Catlin, Shelly Coulter, Terri Wofford, Kathryn Sawyer, and Carrie Goodman

The University of Wyoming’s National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a group consisting of undergraduate students majoring in speech-language and hearing sciences and audiology. Officers visit various classes at the beginning of the semesters to promote NSSLHA and grow the membership. Through participation in meetings and events, NSSLHA members are able to form professional relationships with their peers and professors. Educational opportunities are vast through NSSLHA. Each semester offers a variety of guest speakers who discuss topics like graduate school, ASL and Deaf Culture, specialization opportunities within the fields, and so much more.

Service is a core value to NSSLHA. Throughout the year, members participate in community service events such as the Big Event, where individuals help community members with various household tasks and yard work. In addition, members

work diligently to raise money for a donation to a community member in need of purchasing hearing aids or an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. This year, specifically, NSSLHA has worked as a picking crew after football and basketball games to raise money. In February, they organized and carried out a Valentine’s Day candy gram fundraiser. This fundraiser allowed students and faculty on campus to get involved and contribute to the cause.

In order to pay-it-forward, NSSLHA coordinated with a local speech-language-pathologist at a developmental preschool and was able to donate $1500 to a family in the community that needed an AAC device for their child. With the financial help from NSSLHA, this child will be able to begin learning and practicing how to operate the AAC device. NSSLHA strives to be an association that values and supports the communication disorders field while giving back to the community and its members.

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By Marissa LeDoux I came to Dr. Krueger in 2020 asking if she was willing to be my McNair and honors mentor. Without hesitation, Dr. K was willing to take me in and immediately gave me research project options. We landed on the research project titled “The impact of age on the naturalness of /r/ productions.” The research project investigated the influence of speech therapy introduced in early childhood versus introduced later in childhood.

The study compared children who started speech therapy for the production of the /r/ sound at age 4-5 as compared to those who started at age 7-8. This research included 2 types of measures: objective acoustic measures and subjective perceptual judgments.

First, naturalness was assessed objectively by analyzing the acoustic properties of the /r/ sound (e.g. F2-F3 distance and duration). Second, recruited adult participants were asked to make judgments about the naturalness of the /r/ production of these recordings of younger and older children producing the /r/ sound before and after treatment.

Finally, the acoustic measures and perceptual judgments were examined side by side to see if they correlated with one another. There is a missing piece of knowledge on whether or not the age that which a child starts treatment can affect the naturalness of speech production. Therefore, by conducting this research, our aim was to fill this knowledge gap, allowing speech-language pathologists to implement a more effective plan and timeline for speech therapy.

“I was so delighted when I learned Dr. K was selected as an Honors College Outstanding Capstone Mentor Award. Dr. Krueger was there every step of the way to guide me, not only in research, but also in my journey of applying to graduate school. I couldn’t have picked a better mentor!”

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Congratulations to All 2022 Graduates of the UW Division of Communication Disorders