Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona

11/11/2025

Big shout out to Holly Cardinal and Kate Bunton!

We have an awesome new resource for SLPs and caregivers!

A new e-book, “Captain of My Voice”, is now available as a free download in our resource library on the Spero Stuttering website!

In this space-themed picture storybook, children connect their own experiences with vivid imagery and simple truths about stuttering.

The final lesson is one of self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and self-advocacy—because “My friends can wait. I’ve got something important to say.”

Find this new storybook in our Resource Library, under Clinical Resources:

https://www.sperostuttering.org/therapist-resources/resource-library

Big thank you to author and Ally of Stuttering® Holly Cardinal, MS, CCC-SLP, and to Kate Bunton, PhD, CCC-SLP, from the University of Arizona, who provided editorial support.

The concept and core analogy were inspired by the work of J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, F-ASHA, also an Ally of Stuttering®. Illustrations created using Canva AI.

11/06/2025

Join us for the 1st University of Arizona SLHS Alumni Research Chat. Our first virtual session "Executive Function in Speech-Language Therapy: Tools and Techniques for SLPs" will be given by Leah Kapa, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Register here:
https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/f44lNu67/4a3UKgGu34

11/05/2025

We are so proud of SLHS grad student Emma J and her work with Think Tank! Read more about her at the link: https://studentsuccess.arizona.edu/news/student-story-emma-jimenez

11/04/2025

The VAMOSS club brought our SLHS community together for our second annual ofrenda. It was a space for remembrance and reflection that honored colleagues, mentors, and loved ones whose presence continues to shape our community. 🤍

Thank you to everyone who shared memories, photos, and stories that made this year’s ofrenda so special. 🌼

10/30/2025

We would like to express our gratitude to these alumni & their families (Lauren Fedt, Ann Miller, Tom Muller, Natasha Seaton, Aileen Wong, and Bryan Wong) and our Student Academy of Audiology chapter for their incredibly generous donations that allowed for the purchase of a tympanometer for the St. Andrew’s Clinic. We raised the full $500 to purchase this equipment from a local clinic who was moving. We are so thrilled to be in a much better place with equipment at St. Andrew’s Clinic to be able to continue to serve the children there. Here is this photo is the “new to us” equipment.

10/26/2025

SLHS is mourning the loss of Cass Faux

In Memory of Cassandra Faux Today Image In Memory of Cassandra Faux, Clinical Educator ExtraordinaireRetired Clinical Professor Cassandra (Cass) Faux died on October 18, 2025, leaving a huge hole in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – and greater Tucson – community. Cass retired from th...

10/24/2025

Read about exciting work that our Dr. Nell Maltman is doing!

Amid national falsehoods on the causes of autism, University of Arizona researchers focus on access to communication tools for children with autism with the help of artificial intelligence.

09/26/2025

Communication Accommodation Indicator is now in effect in Arizona. ARS 28-459 allows for individuals in Arizona to voluntarily add an indicator on their vehicle record to show the need for a "communication accommodation" which is only seen by law enforcement, no one else. You can learn more about it at www.azmvdnow.gov/home.
*Photo courtesy of AZMVD

09/07/2025

We are on the lookout for participants!

09/04/2025

You can sign up at this link: https://redcap.link/wordbuilders

08/27/2025

SLHS is excited to showcase Olivia Nodolf! She shares: "I've loved the community and support I've found within SLHS and NSSLHA and I'd love to help contribute in any way I can to give back to future students."

Olivia's word for the year: Hope

08/25/2025

SLHS is proud to have Elise Galland as a student leader! She shares: "I wanted to be a student leader in SLHS because I am passionate about supporting and advocating for fellow students in the major. I recognize how important it is to build strong connections, especially in a field where collaboration and empathy are essential. Ultimately, my goal is to continue making a positive impact in our community and to spread joy through the work we do."

Elise's word for the year: Memorable