We want to highlight the exceptional work of students and professionals in the community related to LGBTQ+ professional issues, gender affirming voice and communication services, or any other topics relating to the intersection of CSD and LGBTQ+ identity.

If you are interested in submitting your research projects for inclusion in this database, please contact us.

Growing List of Research Publications:

Abdelaziz, M. M., Matthews, J. J., Campos, I., Kasambira Fannin, D., Rivera Perez, J. F., Wilhite, M., & Williams, R. M. (2021). Student stories: Microaggressions in communication sciences and disorders. American journal of speech-language pathology30(5), 1990-2002.

Azul, D., Arnold, A., & Neuschaefer-Rube, C. (2018). Do transmasculine speakers present with gender-related voice problems? Insights from a participant-centered mixed-methods study. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research61(1), 25-39.

Booz, J., Dorman, K., & Walden, P. (2017). First-person narratives by transgender individuals on voice and communication. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups2(10), 60-63.

Chalom, R. T. (2020). Aligning Voice and Communication with Identity–A Survey on Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations. University of South Florida. Contributor: Rachel Chalom, LGBTQ+ CSDSA Mentor

Daniels, D. E., Boyle, M. P., & Archer, B. E. (2023). Stuttering, intersectionality, and identity: A qualitative analysis of the experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals who stutter. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools54(1), 82-95.

Dickinson, T., Normandin, M., & Mulheren, R. W. (2023). Gender Diversity Cultural Responsiveness Education in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Programs: A Pilot Survey. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders7(2). Contributor: Tara Dickinson, LGBTQ+ CSDSA President, 2023-2024

Hancock, A., & Haskin, G. (2015). Speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and attitudes regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) populations. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology24(2), 206-221.

Hancock, A. B., & Downs, S. C. (2021). Listening to gender-diverse people of color: Barriers to accessing voice and communication care. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology30(5), 2251-2262.

Hardy, T. L., Boliek, C. A., Aalto, D., Lewicke, J., Wells, K., & Rieger, J. M. (2020). Contributions of voice and nonverbal communication to perceived masculinity–femininity for cisgender and transgender communicators. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research63(4), 931-947.

Jakomin, J. R., Ziegler, A., Rio, C., & Suddarth, R. (2020). Opportunities to learn transgender voice and communication therapy in graduate speech-language pathology education: Preliminary e-survey findings. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups5(4), 876-883.

Mahendra, N. (2019). Integrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues into the multicultural curriculum in speech-language pathology: Instructional strategies and learner perceptions. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups4(2), 384-394.

Matthews, J. J., Olszewski, A., & Petereit, J. (2020). Knowledge, training, and attitudes of students and speech-language pathologists about providing communication services to individuals who are transgender. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology29(2), 597-610.

McKenna, V. S., Gustin, R. L., Hobek, A. L., Howell, R. J., Dickinson, T. E., Shanley, S. N., & Patel, T. H. (2023). Factors Related to Treatment Attendance for Patients Seeking Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology32(1), 216-233. Contributor: Tara Dickinson, LGBTQ+ CSDSA President, 2023-2024

Roberts, T. M. (2023). Examining Inclusion in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Programs Through Minoritized Students’ Advice to a Peer. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 1-19.

Robinson, G. C., Toliver-Smith, A., & Stigar, L. V. (2023, March). Teaching Queer Concepts to Graduate Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy to Foster Affirmative Clinical Practice. In Seminars in Speech and Language (Vol. 44, No. 02, pp. 104-118). Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.. Contributor: Greg Robinson, LGASP Chair

Van Hook, E., & Duffy, S. (2021). Gender Spectrum Voice Inventory: A Pilot Study. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups6(6), 1900-1908. Contributor: Eli Van Hook, LGBTQ+ CSDSA Mentor

Coming soon: LGBTQ+ CSD National Climate Survey!