Guests: Yvette D. Hyter, PhD, CCC-SLP & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Join hosts Mary Beth Hines and Christina Liem in an inspiring Learning from Legend series episode celebrating ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features Dr. Yvette Hyter and Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, two prominent figures in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), as they discuss their career journeys, the evolution of multicultural issues, and their hopes for the future. The discussion delves into groundbreaking research, key publications, and the importance of equitable and justice-focused practices in SLP. Learn about pivotal career moments, influential books and articles, and their vision for fostering a more inclusive and dynamic field.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

01:18 Meet the SLP Legends

04:02 Personal Stories and Backgrounds

06:27 Journey into Speech Language Pathology

15:48 Evolution of Multicultural Issues in SLP

20:30 Pivotal Research in Multicultural Issues

32:49 Future Directions in Multicultural Research

34:36 Exploring the Global South's Rich Diversity

35:52 Majority vs. Minority World Perspectives

38:59 The Evolution of ASHA and Minority Representation

41:14 Pushing for Literacy and Multicultural Realities

42:52 Critical Frameworks and Equity in ASHA

47:27 Dynamic Assessments and Standardization

53:54 Challenging the Medical Model and Policies

58:39 Advice for Future Clinicians and Final Thoughts

About the Guests:

Yvette D. Hyter, PhD., CCC-SLP, ASHA Honors, Professor Emerita at Western Michigan University, has focused on culturally responsive practices and has co-authored a textbook on culturally responsive methods. Her work also focuses on the impact of trauma on communication, language, and literacy. She co-directs the Resiliency Center for Families and Children. She owns Language & Literacy Practices, LLC, providing culturally/linguistically and trauma-responsive and globally sustainable consultations and courses for educational agencies. She also has a forthcoming textbook on language research in post-traumatic stress. She is a founding member of the SLHS Equity Action Collective, whose members established an open-access journal, the Journal of Critical Students of Communication and Disability, and who are transforming scholarship, practice, and policy using critical science, equity, and social justice.

Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng is the founding director of the Chinese Cultural Center and was a professor in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University. She is the past chair of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Multicultural Issues Board and the past president of the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP). She served on the editorial board of several major professional journals. She has published numerous articles and books. She is a frequent keynote speaker on neurodiversity, cultural diversity, East meets West, language learning, and language disorders. She holds visiting professorships at multiple universities. Her honors and awards included ASHA Honors, ASHA Fellow, ASHA Multicultural Contributions, and Diversity Award from the California Speech & Hearing Association. Dr. Cheng has also consulted for Sesame Street and Tiffany and Company.

Guests: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F and J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, F-ASHA

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Join us as we kick off our new series 'Learning from Legends' to celebrate ASHA's 100th Anniversary. Host Mary Beth Hines interviews stuttering therapy experts Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss. They discuss the evolution of stuttering treatment and evaluation, its significant impact on individuals, and the promising future directions in research and therapy. Learn about their personal journeys, research contributions, and how their collaborative efforts have transformed approaches in speech-language pathology. Whether you are an SLP, a caregiver, or someone interested in stuttering, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Don't miss their inspiring success stories and tips for effective stuttering therapy!

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

01:13 Meet the Legends: Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss

03:18 Personal Stories and Fun Facts

05:53 Career Beginnings and Inspirations

13:29 Nina's Journey in Stuttering Therapy

17:13 Becoming an ASHA Fellow

26:42 Evolution of Stuttering Treatment

33:49 Introduction to Oasis

34:18 Understanding the Speaker's Perspective

35:29 Severity and Impact Measures

36:34 Challenges and Future Projects

38:57 Pivotal Research in Stuttering

41:18 Neurological and Genetic Research

44:50 Personal Experiences and Therapy

48:27 Atypical Disfluencies

50:33 Future Research Directions

54:03 Career Reflections and Advice

57:30 Memorable Success Stories

01:06:16 Final Thoughts and Farewell

About the Guest(s):

Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, ASHA Fellow, is a board-certified specialist in fluency disorders. Nina is a staff fluency specialist for Frisco ISD and a fluency specialist consultant for San Diego Unified Schools. Nina is a nationally recognized workshop presenter in the area of fluency disorders and is an author of clinically based materials. She is the co-owner of Stuttering Therapy Resources. Nina receives numerous awards, including the ASH-F Van Hattum Award for outstanding contributions to public schools, and was recently awarded the 2019 ASHA Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Preschool-Grade 12 Education Settings.

J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University and president of Stuttering Therapy Resources, has published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and more than 250 other works, including the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering (OASES) and several clinical guides. He has given more than 700 presentations worldwide about stuttering and stuttering therapy, as well as 200 additional scientific presentations. He has served on the National Stuttering Association (NSA) board of directors and been recognized with the NSA’s Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year and Hall of Fame awards.

***Originally aired: 5/9/2022***

Guests: Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Anna Zolkowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS

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This conversational format explores one TBI survivor and her close friend’s shared experience and clinical observations from “both sides of the Speech-Language Pathology table.” Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski met in their clinical fellowship year. Only four months later, Laura suffered a serious TBI. While no longer coworkers, their friendship blossomed while navigating recovery from brain injury. In this podcast, Laura and Anna discuss how they continue to support one another and how this experience has influenced their clinical approaches.

About the Guests:

In 2012, after earning Laura Morgan's master’s degree in Speech-language Pathology from the University of Tennessee, Laura started her clinical fellowship in Frederick, Maryland. Halfway through the fellowship, Laura was a buckled passenger in a serious motor vehicle accident. She sustained a moderate-severe brain injury in the accident, but as a result of the long rehab process, she gained a unique perspective on the head injury in the field of Speech Pathology. Laura has shared her clinical reflections from being both a provider and a recipient of this discipline in articles and dozens of multimedia presentations. Laura restarted and completed her clinical fellowship at Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Services in Rockville, MD while earning a brain injury specialist certification. Laura loves working with individuals and leading groups at HIRRS, desiring to inspire and assist others in discovering hope after brain injury.

Anna Zolkowski is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist at Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockville, MD. She is also a co-facilitator of the Brain Injury Support Group of Rockville. Anna has joined Laura in various past presentations and was her co-author on a 2015 article published in the ASHA Leader. Anna completed an undergraduate degree in psychology from Haverford College in 2007 and a Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Maryland in 2012. Anna’s experience as a friend during Laura’s recovery has led to a passion for person-centered care and patient autonomy.