Dept. of Speech-Language-Hearing
May 3rd, 2024
IPCD Graduation Ceremony Lawrence Campus
Please join us in celebrating our graduates May 11, 2024 at 1pm in Budig Hall, Room 120. There will be a cake reception following the ceremony on the Wescoe Patio and an open house at the Schiefelbusch Clinic.
We set up the graduation ceremony to be live streamed through KU IT Media Productions.
It will be viewable live at 1pm at the following URL:
The Alexis F. Dillard Student Involvement Award
This award goes to two graduating students who have unselfishly contributed to the university through campus involvement. It was established in 1993 by Dillard’s family and friends to remember and honor him.
Aisha Malik is a senior from Leawood majoring in speech-language-hearing.
Malik said having been immersed in the Honors Program and in diverse interdisciplinary pursuits fostered deep engagement in the “vibrant tapestry” of campus life.
“I'm deeply thankful for the guiding light of God, the unwavering support of my family, the wisdom imparted by my professors and the invaluable mentorship I've received,” Malik said.
“But above all, my time here has been defined by a clear sense of purpose: to uplift others, to serve my community and to inspire each person I encounter to strive for their fullest potential.”
The 8th Annual Betty H. Bunce Multicultural Lecture April 2024
Ferenc Bunta, Ph.D Associate Professor, University of Houston was our guest speaker for the Betty Bunce lecture on April 15, 2024. Thank you to everyone for the support and time spent with Dr. Bunta during his visit to KU.
Betty Bunce
Betty Bunce Multicultural Lecture Series funding was created in honor of retired faculty member Betty Bunce. The fund will allow us to bring a multicultural expert to KU each year to collaborate with our faculty and enhance student learning around speech-language-hearing services for the diverse clients we serve.
KU speech-language-hearing scholars perform critical screenings, evaluations for Belize community
LAWRENCE — During the University of Kansas spring break, Kate DeJarnette, speech-language pathologist and clinical assistant professor, and Krysta Green, audiologist and clinical associate professor, took 14 graduate students to San Pedro, Belize, for a clinically based study abroad program.
The primary purpose of the study abroad program was to identify needs for ongoing speech-language-hearing support in schools in San Pedro and to develop collaborative partnerships with teachers and parents.
During the one-week program, seven speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s students, one speech-language pathology doctoral student and seven audiology doctoral students traveled to local schools to conduct screenings and assessments.
Team audiology conducted more than 100 pediatric and adult hearing screenings. They also fit and provided hearing aids to children and adults in need and engaged in parent and teacher education sessions about hearing loss.
Team SLP conducted 85 pediatric speech/language screenings and evaluations, which yielded identification and referral of a dozen children with probable autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), three children with suspected genetic disorders or syndromes, and many children with speech, language and communication needs.
Additionally, team SLP offered several coaching sessions to provide parents with education and strategies to support their children’s speech and language development at home. These parent coaching sessions offered students and faculty to deepen their knowledge of the influence of Belizean cultural norms on clinical work and client-centered care.
“I loved immersing myself in the Belizean culture and exploring their education system,” said Carolyn Russell, second-year MA-SLP student. “Screening the diverse pediatric clientele contributed to my personal and professional growth because of the unique needs that each student presented.”
Hanna Kate Hartshorn, second-year MA-SLP student, also appreciated learning more about the Belizean culture and school systems outside of the United States.
“This experience afforded me a unique opportunity to not only take my clinical skills outside of the classroom, but overseas,” Hartshorn said.
In addition to their clinical work, students and faculty participated in a day of island exploration, which included a boat excursion, snorkeling the barrier reef and swimming with nurse sharks and sting rays.
Communication Camps
Camps are currently full for 2024, please email sdomingos@ku.edu to be added to the waitlist!
Move and Grow
Move and Grow
An early childhood experience filled with lots of play, outdoor movement, sensory, art, and literacy activities. Early session for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Late morning sessions for 4- and 5-year-olds, include an additional 30 minutes of social-emotional activities.
Camp communication and Literacy (CAL)
Camp Communication and Literacy (CAL)
A unique 8-day experience for children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. CAL Summer Program includes language, literacy, and play activities designed to enhance participants' communication skills, facilitate friendships and social opportunities, and promote engagement with literacy in a fun and language-rich environment.
Reading Wizards
Reading Wizards
An experience for children ages 6 to 10 who need additional reading support. Reading Wizards provides elementary reading and writing instruction within a fun, summertime environment. Participants will receive one-on-one and small group instruction, as well as arts and crafts, outdoor movement, and games. Each participant will have individual goals and a progress summary at the conclusion of the program.
Early Connections!
Early Connections!
Now Enrolling!
Join us for play, social communication, sensorimotor and nature-based learning. Early Connections is open to all children ages 18 months - 5 years and facilitated by students in Speech-Language Pathology. Sessions run for 12 weeks each semester.
Now with morning sessions!
