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Child Language with Carol Westby and Alan Kamhi
Guests: Alan Kamhi, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, H-ASHA, and Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/legends-child-language
Join host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Margot Kinzer for an enlightening episode of Keys for SLPs as they honor ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features an in-depth discussion with two legends in the field of Speech Language Pathology, Dr. Carol Westby and Dr. Alan Kamhi. Discover their extensive contributions to the field, pivotal research, and significant changes in child language treatment over the years. Learn about the importance of diagnosing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), the evolution of methodologies in speech therapy, and the future of assessments with AI. This episode offers invaluable insights for both new and experienced clinicians.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Disclosures
01:01 Meet the Legends: Dr. Carol Westby and Dr. Alan Kamhi
03:08 Fun Facts: Ducks and Astronaut Dreams
06:42 Journey into Speech Pathology
13:32 Evolution of Language Disorders Treatment
19:13 Pivotal Research in Child Language
35:58 Challenges in Setting Appropriate Goals
36:21 Examples of Functional Language Goals
39:59 Research Needs and Simple Solutions
42:12 Global Perspectives on Child Language
45:32 Significant Changes in the Field
52:34 Advice for New Clinicians
58:55 Hopes for the Future of the Profession
01:00:42 Q&A and Final Thoughts
About the Guests:
Dr. Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is a consultant for Bilingual Multicultural Services in Albuquerque, NM, and holds an affiliated appointment in Communication Disorders at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. She is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), has received the Honors of ASHA and the Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Achievement Award, and holds Board Certification in Child Language and Language Disorders. Dr. Westby has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Geneva College and the University of Iowa's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, and the ASHA Award for Contributions to Multicultural Affairs. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on theory of mind, narrative/expository development and facilitation, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, qualitative methodologies, assessment and facilitation of written language, metacognition/executive function/ADHD, and issues in assessment and intervention with culturally/linguistically diverse populations. Dr. Westby has a BA in English from Geneva College and an MA and PhD in Speech Pathology from the University of Iowa.
Dr. Alan Kamhi, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, H-ASHA, is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNC Greensboro. He has published widely in the areas of speech, language, and reading. His recent books include Language and Reading Disabilities, co-authored with Hugh Catts. He received the Honors of the Association in 2014.
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By Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM
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Guests: Alan Kamhi, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, H-ASHA, and Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/legends-child-language
Join host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Margot Kinzer for an enlightening episode of Keys for SLPs as they honor ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features an in-depth discussion with two legends in the field of Speech Language Pathology, Dr. Carol Westby and Dr. Alan Kamhi. Discover their extensive contributions to the field, pivotal research, and significant changes in child language treatment over the years. Learn about the importance of diagnosing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), the evolution of methodologies in speech therapy, and the future of assessments with AI. This episode offers invaluable insights for both new and experienced clinicians.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Disclosures
01:01 Meet the Legends: Dr. Carol Westby and Dr. Alan Kamhi
03:08 Fun Facts: Ducks and Astronaut Dreams
06:42 Journey into Speech Pathology
13:32 Evolution of Language Disorders Treatment
19:13 Pivotal Research in Child Language
35:58 Challenges in Setting Appropriate Goals
36:21 Examples of Functional Language Goals
39:59 Research Needs and Simple Solutions
42:12 Global Perspectives on Child Language
45:32 Significant Changes in the Field
52:34 Advice for New Clinicians
58:55 Hopes for the Future of the Profession
01:00:42 Q&A and Final Thoughts
About the Guests:
Dr. Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is a consultant for Bilingual Multicultural Services in Albuquerque, NM, and holds an affiliated appointment in Communication Disorders at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. She is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), has received the Honors of ASHA and the Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Achievement Award, and holds Board Certification in Child Language and Language Disorders. Dr. Westby has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Geneva College and the University of Iowa's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, and the ASHA Award for Contributions to Multicultural Affairs. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on theory of mind, narrative/expository development and facilitation, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, qualitative methodologies, assessment and facilitation of written language, metacognition/executive function/ADHD, and issues in assessment and intervention with culturally/linguistically diverse populations. Dr. Westby has a BA in English from Geneva College and an MA and PhD in Speech Pathology from the University of Iowa.
Dr. Alan Kamhi, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, H-ASHA, is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNC Greensboro. He has published widely in the areas of speech, language, and reading. His recent books include Language and Reading Disabilities, co-authored with Hugh Catts. He received the Honors of the Association in 2014.