Kathryn Anne Helland
Biography
Kathryn Helland, MS, CCC-SLP, is a clinical instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Before joining the department, Kathryn worked at Temple’s Institute on Disabilities, where she provided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services. She evaluated non-speaking adults and children receiving early intervention services. Kathryn helped to create online preservice training materials to support the education of speech pathology students on the topic of AAC.
Kathryn’s areas of specialization include autism and the use of AAC in post-secondary educational settings. She is working on a doctorate in higher education and plans to study the impact of the need to request accommodations, under the ADA, on students with complex communication needs.
Education
- Doctoral student, Temple University
- MS, Speech Pathology, William Paterson University
- BA, Cultural Anthropology, Oberlin College
Courses Taught
|
Number |
Name |
Level |
|---|---|---|
|
CSCD 1107 |
Introduction to Communication Disorders |
Undergraduate |
|
CSCD 3236 |
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity: Focus on Autism |
Undergraduate |
|
CSCD 3287 |
Aphasia Field Project |
Undergraduate |
|
CSCD 5730 |
Topics in Speech, Language and Hearing |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 8187 |
Basic Practicum in Diagnostic Processes |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 8287 |
Basic Practicum in Therapy Processes |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 8721 |
Foundations and Management in Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9387 |
Advanced Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Child |
Graduate |
|
CSCD 9388 |
Capstone Field Practicum in Speech Language Pathology - Pediatric |
Graduate |