Hola, BLLINGers: The Podcast
By Maria Rosa Brea
Hola, BLLINGers: The PodcastSep 16, 2022
Looking Back to Look Further Ahead
We had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Allison-Burbank, a public-health worker and speech-language pathologist who works closely with the Navajo Nation. Through our conversation, find out what decolonization and culture preservation can look like, especially in the context of healthcare. Consider holistic care from both the angle of language, the food system, and beyond. Learn about the resilience of Indigenous communities and Native activists like Dr. Allison-Burbank in response to COVID-19 and health disparities.
More on our guest:
Dr. Allison-Burbank's bio and @ndnslp on insta
Recommended Readings:
Allison-Burbank, J. (2016). Historical influences on health care and education in Native American communities. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 1(14), 81-86.
Allison-Burbank, J.D., & Collins, A.. (2020) American Indian and Alaska Native Fathers and Their Sacred Children. In: Fitzgerald H.E., von Klitzing K., Cabrera N.J., Scarano de Mendonça J., Skjøthaug T. (eds) Handbook of Fathers and Child Development. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51027-5_31
Allison-Burbank, J. D., Ingalls, A., Rebman, P., Chambers, R., Begay, R., Grass, R., ... & Haroz, E. (2022). Measuring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Diné and White Mountain Apache school personnel, families, and students: protocol for a prospective longitudinal cohort study. BMC public health, 22(1), 1-10.
Allison-Burbank, J. D., & Reid, T. (2023). Prioritizing connectedness and equity in speech-language services for American Indian and Alaska Native children. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1-7.
Hodgson, C., Godfrey, T., DeCoteau, R. N., Allison-Burbank, J. D., & Taylor-Piliae, R. (2023). Social-Ecological Resilience of Indigenous Adolescents in the United States and Canada: A Situation-Specific Nursing Theory. ANS. Advances in nursing science, 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000483. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000483
Hodgson, C.R., DeCoteau, R.N., Allison-Burbank, J.D., & Godfrey, T.M. (September 2022). An updated systematic review of risk and protective factors related to the resilience and well-being of Indigenous Youth in the United States and Canada. American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 29(3), 136-195. doi: 10.5820/aian.2903.2022.136
Richards, J., Begay, T., Chambers, R.A., Patel, H., Mayhew, J., Allison-Burbank, J.D., et al. (February 2022) Azhe'é Bidziil (Strong Fathers): Study protocol for the pilot evaluation of an American Indian fatherhood program to improve the health and wellbeing of Diné (Navajo) fathers. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 790024.
Moquino T.L., Allison-Burbank, J.D., Blum-Martinez, R., & Kitchens, K. (2023). Walk with us: Indigenous Approaches to developmentally appropriate practice. In: Alanís, I. & Sturdivant, T., & Friedman, S. (eds). Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable & Joyful Learning in Preschool. National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, D.C.
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes—and Works on: A Conversation with V. Tisi, M.A., CCC-SLP
What is neurodiversity, and how is it different from neurodivergence or neurotypicality?
How does ableism interact with racism, Western hegemony, and more?
How do the SLP and allied professionals foster neurodivergence affirming and disability affirming communication while decentering white Western supremacy?
Clinician-activist V. Tisi (they/them) answers your burning questions on the work of culturally sustaining anti-ableism, highlights the interconnectedness of systems of oppression, and dreams of liberation of all peoples.
Useful Resources:
Globally-Engaged SLPs: A Conversation with Dr. Sandy Abu El Adas
When multi-hyphenate Sandy Abu El Adas stumbled upon the Fullbright scholarship web page, she found the resolve to follow through with her daring idea: to uproot her quiet life as a practicing clinician in Jaffa, Israel for the linguistic labs of the University of Delaware. Now a PhD student and researcher at New York University, she recounts her journey back into academia and her transition to the alien landscape of the United States. Seeping through along the way are her incisive insights into research as a tool for transformation, the disconnect between antagonist policies and the unprecedented demands for diverse perspectives in CSD, and the needed fire of activism.
Useful Resources:
Better Speech and Hearing—Says Who? - A Conversation with Kimberly Sanzo, M.S., CCC-SLP
Does multilingualism encompass language modalities beyond speech? Why is insisting on only an oral language modality so perilous for language development and social-emotional well-being? What are the logistics of raising a deaf or hard of hearing child with an accessible signed language as a hearing parent? How do we weave and advocate for dreams of liberation, and how do we protect ourselves from burn-out in the process? SLP Kimberly Sanzo, a strong advocate for deaf/Deaf and hard of hearing children, draws on her clinical experience to answer all your burning questions about language justice for Deaf and hard of hearing children!
Useful Resources:
Kimberly Sanzo's Language First Page
Benefits of Visual Language - Kimberly Sanzo (2022)
The Sundae Society: A Lesson on Linguistic Pluralism and Acceptance - A Conversation with Dr. Megan-Brette Hamilton
Dr. Megan-Brette Hamilton conceives linguistic codes as ice cream flavors, each complex and delightful. Yep, you read that right!
African American English (AAE), then, is perhaps the divisive mint chocolate chip flavor, garnering both vocal proponents and detractors alike. However, while polarization regarding mint chocolate chip boils down to preference, attempts to denigrate AAE clearly traces to a deeper, more insidious root. Follow us as we unpack the elusive source of AAE, investigate the perils of stigmatizing linguistic codes of minoritized speakers, and translate our understanding of AAE into culturally responsive practice. Or, if you will, join us in inching away from the monotony and rigidity of single flavors in exchange for a vibrant sundae.
Useful Resources:
Oxford Dictionary of African American English - An exciting project from the OED and Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African and African American Research is currently underway.
Black Language Syllabus -project that celebrates the beauty of Blackness and Black Language, fight for Black Linguistic Justice, and provide critical intellectual resources that promote the collective study of Black Language. Work of Dr. April Baker-Bell and colleagues
Making Waves: The Future of CSD Weighs In
Meet the first ever, fully bilingual executive board of NYU undergraduate NSSLHA! Listen in on their musings and anxieties as bilingual students about the overwhelming emphasis on white monolingualism in the Status Quo. Get their fresh perspectives on going beyond the buzz and virtue signaling that mire the concept of cultural competence. And dare to indulge in a touch of cautious optimism as this new generation look to their future and voice their desire to make waves in the world of CSD.
The World Is THAT Beautiful: A Conversation with Dr. Sulare Telford Rose
Passions surrounding culturally responsive practices, heritage as a factor in what we do as adults, and much needed spaces in the speech-language and hearing profession are explored with Dr. Telford Rose. Her meaningful messages are essential for the future of SLPs.
Dr. Sulare Telford Rose received her Ph.D. from Howard University with a specialization in child language disorders and a concentration in sociolinguistics and psychometrics. She obtained her undergraduate degrees in Spanish and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Andrews University. Dr. Telford has over seven years of experience working as a bilingual speech-language pathologist, early interventionist, and clinical supervisor. She is keenly interested in exploring and developing effective assessment and intervention methods for addressing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations, particularly those from Caribbean English Creole-speaking backgrounds.
Resources:
What BLLING-SLP Does
BLLING's podcast gives voice to empowering multilingualism and literacy within the speech-language pathology field. Join us for our first Fall 2020 production where we interview two BLLING members whose strength and passion for advocacy are palpable. We explore thoughts and experiences surrounding bilingualism, what BLLING membership means, and much more!
A conversation with Kristina Doyle and Lauren Khoury - members of BLLING
Hola BLLINGers: A Conversation with Dr. Leah Fabiano-Smith
BLLING's podcast is a space for empowering bilingualism and literacy within the speech-language pathology field. Join us as we interview the brilliant Dr. Fabiano-Smith, a researcher who explores the intricate connections between phonology and bilingualism. We delve into the importance of non-standardized assessment, cultural and linguistic visibility, and much more!
Our Guest: Leah Fabiano-Smith, PhD, CCC-SLP is professor and director of the PhD Program at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests focus on phonological development and disabilities in bilingual Latinx Spanish-English speaking preschoolers. Fabiano-Smith's research program specifically looks at clinical issues related to misdiagnosis of speech and language disorders in minoritized children. She is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of minoritized students in clinical and research programs and dismantling systemic racism in research and clinical service delivery.