ASHA Voices

‘This Too Is a Mask’: A Neurodivergent SLP Confronts Autism and Identity

Speech-language pathologist Jennifer Cripps-Ludlum says her entire life is a mask.

As an adult, she discovered she is neurodivergent....

What a CSD Professor Learned About Autistic Masking While Creating Neuro-Affirming Spaces

“Autistic masking” refers to concealing or changing aspects of oneself to fit in or generally avoid stigmatization.

In her research...

From Surf Rocker to Research Audiologist, Jim Henry Knows Tinnitus

In the years before Jim Henry became an audiologist, he developed hyperacusis, hearing loss, and tinnitus while performing in surf rock bands and working...

Embracing Your Students’ Strengths—and Your Own

SLP Kim Murza visits the podcast with a message of strength.

Murza often speaks on strengths-based service delivery. On the podcast,...

Preparing Pediatric Audiologists through LEND Programs

When dealing with a parent’s concern about their child's communication, a pediatric audiologist may face multidisciplinary issues and need to make...