Guests: Edie Hapner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Christine Sapienza, PhD, CCC-SLP

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Join Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs Learning from Legends' series in honor of ASHA's 100th anniversary, as she co-hosts alongside Christina Liem. This episode features renowned experts Dr. Edie Hapner and Dr. Christine Sapienza. Dr. Hapner, a professor of Otolaryngology at UAB Voice Center, and Dr. Sapienza, Executive Vice President at Jacksonville University, share their extensive careers and contributions to speech pathology. Learn about the evolution of voice disorder treatments, pivotal research, and the field's future direction. Both legends also highlight the importance of mentorship and innovation in advancing speech-language pathology.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

01:12 Meet the Legends: Dr. Edie Hapner and Dr. Christine Sapienza

04:45 Personal Journeys into Speech Pathology

09:19 Evolution of Voice Disorder Treatments

17:20 Pivotal Research in Voice Disorders

21:43 Future Directions in Voice Disorder Research

34:16 The Evolution of Clinical Confidence

35:20 Advancements in Voice Therapy Techniques

38:22 The Role of Botox in Voice Therapy

40:47 Understanding Vocal Fold Anatomy

43:16 Future Developments in Voice Therapy

49:11 The Importance of Specialization and Certification

57:00 Memorable Case Studies and Innovations

01:00:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for New Clinicians

About the Guests:

Edie R. Hapner is the George W. Barber Jr. Foundation Endowed Professor of Otolaryngology, the Co-Director of the UAB Voice Center, and the Director of the Division of Hearing and Speech in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She is a Fellow of ASHA and an Associate Fellow of the American Laryngological Association. She has over 40 years of professional experience and has co-founded three inter-professional voice centers. She has served on the ASHA Board of Directors as the VP of Planning, the SIG 3 Voice and Voice Disorders Chair, and the 2022 ASHA National Convention co-chair. She is a founding member of PAVES, a founding member of the committee to develop Board Certification in Voice, served on multiple society committees for the AAOHNS, and is a Board Member of the Alabama Voice Foundation and medical advisor to the Alabama Dystonia International chapter. She is the co-developer of PhoRTE Voice Therapy. She has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, is the co-editor of Voice Therapy Clinical Case Studies editions 4, 5 and 6 and is the developer of the voice curriculum for Medbridge, Inc. Dr. Hapner’s notes her greatest achievement is the mentoring of 22 consecutive voice and upper airway centric speech language pathology clinical fellows and 50+ graduate and undergraduate student clinical and research interns.

Dr. Christine Sapienza is the Executive Vice President for Partnerships and Development, former Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Jacksonville University. She joined JU in 2013 as Dean of the College of Healthcare Sciences. Before her role at JU, she served as Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Florida. Dr. Sapienza has authored and co-authored over 125 published academic works, including Voice Disorders (4th Edition), a widely used textbook in speech science and communication disorders. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech Science from the University at Buffalo.

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.

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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.

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