Adi Kadosh, a communication sciences and disorders major, will be the college marshal for the Penn State College of Health and Human Development summer 2019 commencement ceremony.
Food's texture affects whether it is eaten, liked or rejected, according to Penn State researchers, who say some people are better at detecting even minor differences in consistency because their tongues can perceive particle sizes.
At Penn State, Janice Light's research program is helping to build a world where everyone can communicate. "Communication is the essence of human life," said Light. "Yet 4 million people in the U.S.
For millions of people with conditions that make speech difficult or nearly impossible, it’s challenging to get an education, perform a job, or build the personal relationships that enrich our lives. That’s why Janice Light has spent more than 30 years building a program at Penn State that helps people with conditions like autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome learn to communicate despite troubles with speech.
Krista Wilkinson, professor of communication sciences and disorders in the College of Health and Human Development, has received Penn State's 2019 President’s Award for Engagement with Students.
Penn State student Alexis Basciano is conducting research to better understand how individuals with autism interpret emotions using music. Her inspiration behind the project is her brother, who is autistic, and her own love and appreciation of music.
The College of Health and Human Development announced recipients of its 2018 Faculty and Staff Awards. A reception honoring the awardees was held Nov. 14 in the Bennett Pierce Living Center in Henderson Building at Penn State University Park.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the College of Health and Human Development is sharing the stories of its students and alumni who balanced military service while earning their degrees, and how the experience has impacted their lives.
Karla Armendariz, a Communication Sciences and Disorders major, is studying a tool to help children with complex communication needs. Thanks to a college grant, Armendariz was able to pilot the program over the summer with Mexican-American families.
Six faculty members in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State have been trained in SPEAK OUT!, a speech therapy program developed by the Parkinson Voice Project. The program will be piloted in September and October on campus.
Simucase is an online program that allows students to practice with virtual patients presented through avatars or videos. The cases are based on ones suggested by practicing speech-language pathologists and incorporate various types of data including assessment reports and interviews with family members and other professionals.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders welcomes Navin Viswanathan as associate professor, Anne Olmstead as assistant professor, and Michael Robb as professor.
The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State will partner with the College of Health and Human Development and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders to present “Let’s Dance,” a movement workshop for families, at 4 p.m. Sept. 28 on the lawn of Ford Building.
While people with autism may avoid eye contact in one-on-one conversations, they may not avoid looking at people in photos, according to Penn State researchers.
Diane Williams, head of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State, is author of a chapter in The Wiley Handbook of Memory, Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Law, released in July.
