Multicultural Issues with Yvette D. Hyter & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng (Learning from SLP Legends Miniseries)

Guests: Yvette D. Hyter, PhD, CCC-SLP & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Multicultural-Issues-with-Yvette-D-Hyter-and-Li-Rong-Lilly-CJoin hosts Mary Beth Hines and Christina Liem in an inspiring Learning from Legend series episode celebrating ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features Dr. Yvette Hyter and Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, two prominent figures in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), as they discuss their career journeys, the evolution of multicultural issues, and their hopes for the future. The discussion delves into groundbreaking research, key publications, and the importance of equitable and justice-focused practices in SLP. Learn about pivotal career moments, influential books and articles, and their vision for fostering a more inclusive and dynamic field.Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Disclosures01:18 Meet the SLP Legends04:02 Personal Stories and Backgrounds06:27 Journey into Speech Language Pathology15:48 Evolution of Multicultural Issues in SLP20:30 Pivotal Research in Multicultural Issues32:49 Future Directions in Multicultural Research34:36 Exploring the Global South's Rich Diversity35:52 Majority vs. Minority World Perspectives38:59 The Evolution of ASHA and Minority Representation41:14 Pushing for Literacy and Multicultural Realities42:52 Critical Frameworks and Equity in ASHA47:27 Dynamic Assessments and Standardization53:54 Challenging the Medical Model and Policies58:39 Advice for Future Clinicians and Final ThoughtsAbout the Guests: Yvette D. Hyter, PhD., CCC-SLP, ASHA Honors, Professor Emerita at Western Michigan University, has focused on culturally responsive practices and has co-authored a textbook on culturally responsive methods. Her work also focuses on the impact of trauma on communication, language, and literacy. She co-directs the Resiliency Center for Families and Children. She owns Language & Literacy Practices, LLC, providing culturally/linguistically and trauma-responsive and globally sustainable consultations and courses for educational agencies. She also has a forthcoming textbook on language research in post-traumatic stress. She is a founding member of the SLHS Equity Action Collective, whose members established an open-access journal, the Journal of Critical Students of Communication and Disability, and who are transforming scholarship, practice, and policy using critical science, equity, and social justice.Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng is the founding director of the Chinese Cultural Center and was a professor in the School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University. She is the past chair of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Multicultural Issues Board and the past president of the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP). She served on the editorial board of several major professional journals. She has published numerous articles and books. She is a frequent keynote speaker on neurodiversity, cultural diversity, East meets West, language learning, and language disorders. She holds visiting professorships at multiple universities. Her honors and awards included ASHA Honors, ASHA Fellow, ASHA Multicultural Contributions, and Diversity Award from the California Speech & Hearing Association. Dr. Cheng has also consulted for Sesame Street and Tiffany and Company.