On April 12, 2023, we hosted a panel discussion featuring three queer clinicians with experience working with neurodivergent and gender expansive individuals, including: Kelly Coburn PhD, CCC-SLP (they/them), Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology at Towson University Rachel Martin, Psy. S., NCSD (she/they), school psychologist for the Ohio School for the … Continue reading Event Recap: The Intersection of Neurodivergence and Gender Expansiveness
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Acknowledging Discrimination in Educational Settings
This post is part of a series – Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Allies should be knowledgeable about when and how to report discrimination. The ASHA Code of Ethics states the following about discrimination for ASHA-affiliated professionals toward clients, colleagues, and students: “Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of professional services … Continue reading Acknowledging Discrimination in Educational Settings
Ideas for Educators
This post is part of a series – Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Become an Advocate and Resource Become a knowledgeable resource for students by learning your institution’s policies. Know how to report and connect students to appropriate resources in instances of discrimination within the department, university, or clinical education sites. Be … Continue reading Ideas for Educators
Inclusive Practices
This post is part of a series - Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Pronouns and Inclusive Language (Portions of this section were originally published in a standalone article, Pronouns 101) A pronoun is a word that may substitute for a noun or noun phrase in a sentence. When referring to people, using … Continue reading Inclusive Practices
Introduction
This post is part of a series - Supporting Students: A Guide for Faculty & Allies Established in 2021, the LGBTQ+ Communication Sciences & Disorders Student Association (LGBTQ+ CSDSA) is a national student group created by and for LGBTQ+ students studying speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech and hearing sciences. We seek to connect and support … Continue reading Introduction
Event Recap: SLP Clinical Fellowship Panel
On February 16th, we were joined by three SLPs for a panel discussion on the process of preparing for a clinical fellowship (CF) position in speech-language pathology. Here are some highlights of their advice: Job Search and Application Tips Consider your priorities: Do you care about work-life balance? Salary? Productivity expectations? Location and cost-of-living? Mentorship … Continue reading Event Recap: SLP Clinical Fellowship Panel
LGBTQ+ CSDSA Promotes Anti-Discrimination Petition on Conversations in Speech Pathology Podcast
This month, LGBTQ+ CSDSA Chair Dr. Charles Lenell (they/them) was featured on the Conversations in Speech Pathology Podcast to discuss the need for transparency from academic institutions that participate in anti-LGBTQ+ practices and hold Title IX exceptions. Dr. Charles Lenell and host Jeff Stepen examine the role of the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA), the … Continue reading LGBTQ+ CSDSA Promotes Anti-Discrimination Petition on Conversations in Speech Pathology Podcast
Event Recap: Takeaways from “Working with Pediatric and/or Bilingual Populations as a Queer Clinician” Panel
On Dec. 14, 2022, we hosted a panel discussion featuring four incredible queer clinicians with experience working both with the pediatric and bilingual populations. The aim of the event was to answer questions like the following What are some challenges that may arise from professionals and students at the pediatrics-bilingual intersection? How do we interact … Continue reading Event Recap: Takeaways from “Working with Pediatric and/or Bilingual Populations as a Queer Clinician” Panel
Event Recap: WPATH Discussion on Standards for Becoming a Gender-Affirming Voice Clinician
In November, we hosted a discussion on the WPATH Standards of Care 8, and their new guidance for the education and training of voice & communication professionals that assist with voice training for transgender and gender diverse people. WPATH is the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Founded in 1979, they publish Standards of Care … Continue reading Event Recap: WPATH Discussion on Standards for Becoming a Gender-Affirming Voice Clinician
LGBTQ+ CSDSA Shares Action Steps for Trans Youth on the National NSSLHA Blog
This month, LGBTQ+ CSDSA President Connor Mahon (he/they) was featured in the National NSSLHA Blog. Their article, titled Advocacy in Action: How to Support Transgender People in Your State, shares why SLPs and SLP students can be strong advocates for the rights of transgender and gender diverse people, and ways to advocate at the state, … Continue reading LGBTQ+ CSDSA Shares Action Steps for Trans Youth on the National NSSLHA Blog
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