Speech-Language Pathology Board Certified Specialists
There are approximately 78 board certified speech-language pathology (SLP) specialists in the entire nation. 麻豆传媒映画出品 State has the distinction of retaining two (2) of these specialists within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Find more information about our specialists via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty / Staff Directory.
Brian Ray, Clinical Professor
Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders, BCS-SCF
(only specialist in Kansas)
Research areas: Child speech and language
Trisha Self, Associate Professor
Board Certified Specialist in Child Language, BCS-CL
(only practicing specialist in Kansas)
Research area: Autism spectrum disorders
Specialized Training
Ashley Purdum, Clinic Director, Associate Clinical Professor
Trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding
Melissa Vagts, Associate Clinical Professor
Trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding
Other Specialty Certifications
Ashley Purdum, Clinic Director, Associate Clinical Professor
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD Certified Clinician
If you would like to contact a specialist, please call 316-978-3289.