West Liberty University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

06/24/2026

Congratulations to our own, Brookelyn Reynolds and Brooklyn Lucas!

Six Hilltoppers Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors !!!

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06/20/2026

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Cudnik, Bentley Named MEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Finalists

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06/18/2026

If Dad has been missing parts of conversations or turning up the volume a little too often, it may be time for a hearing test.

Share this infographic to help your patients recognize the early signs of hearing loss and encourage the fathers in their lives to take care of their hearing health!

06/13/2026

It’s not too late to join us in the fall to start learning about the most rewarding profession! Check us out: https://westliberty.edu/communication-sciences-disorders/

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06/04/2026

💙💚🧡June is Dysphagia Awareness Month 💙💚🧡

Did you know that swallowing is something we do more than 700 times each day — using over 50 pairs of muscles? For the more than 15 million Americans living with dysphagia, something most people never think twice about can become difficult, frustrating, and even dangerous.

This month, the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders is raising awareness, sharing education, and amplifying the voices of those impacted by swallowing disorders. Together, we can increase understanding, improve access to care, and support safer swallowing for all.

📣 Help us spread awareness this June by sharing our posts, starting conversations, and learning more about dysphagia.

Learn more at nfosd.org

06/02/2026

☀️Summer-- it's so much fun with the beach trips, playing outside, swimming, but it can sure take a toll on our hearing devices.

Before you take a trip to the audiologist's office, you can troubleshoot at home with these 5 tips! I can speak from experience because I very much use and value my sound and communication ability- so what do I do when I can't get to an office? Troubleshoot myself.

Here's the list:

🔋Batteries⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Check disposable battery life and also check if the entire package is bad⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Humidity can cause stickers to peel off which drains the batteries⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Check rechargeable contacts, charger/cables⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Check battery contacts/connections⁣⁣⁣⁣

🎤Microphone covers⁣⁣⁣⁣
-These can get dusty or damp with sweat or hair spray/styling product⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Can cause a staticky or crackling sound⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Replace parts if I have back up⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🦻Earmold tubing (hearing aids)⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Moisture and cerumen can build up inside⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Can harden and clamp shut; especially the tubing length inside the earmold/canal.

I always pull this out of the earmold to double check. This can also cause red/soreness inside the canal if it hardens/shrinks at an angle⁣⁣⁣⁣ -Use a hair dryer carefully to heat up/soften the tubing if it's hardened tight around the earhook to remove⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

🦻CI cable⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Broken cables can cause crackling/static sounds; try to run wire between fingers to elicit⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Hopefully I have a back up or am still under warranty to send in to company myself⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣

💦Moisture⁣⁣⁣⁣
-Always put devices in my Dry&Store kit while sleeping at night and after sweaty workouts!⁣⁣⁣⁣

Note: These examples are based upon my PERSONAL experience and devices. I'd love to hear your side! Do you have other troubleshooting advice? Please, drop it below!

05/28/2026

My name is Sydney Moyers, and I am a first-year graduate student in the Speech Pathology Master's program at West Liberty University. This summer, I am conducting a research study for my capstone project. I will examine SLP perspectives on gender differences in practice. My faculty sponsor is Dr. Sara Alig.
If you are/or ever were a currently practicing SLP or SLP student (worldwide), please take a few minutes of your time to complete this anonymous survey. Thank you!
Take the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fWajRcx_Kkqls7ir8mXCPnq0WWY50WtAmbaYxJhECPRUNEpJWktOVjdGMlFYMzhBSTFaOU1NMFdETC4u

05/28/2026

My name is Paige Rinschler, and I am a first-year graduate student at West Liberty University in the MS SLP program. If you are a speech-language pathologist who works with neurodivergent clients in your practice, would you be willing to take 15–20 minutes to complete a brief research survey for my study, "How Do Speech-Language Pathologists Who Work with Neurodivergent Clients Implement Sensory Regulation into Their Services?" My faculty sponsor is Dr. Sara Alig. Click on the link to participate: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fWajRcx_Kkqls7ir8mXCPnD3ujRpaRJOgyymXEkBIz5UQ1lOUlo1QkdHSzJTR1ZSVENOVzhCWU83Vi4u

Your responses will help us better understand how sensory regulation strategies are used in real-world clinical settings.

Thank you so much for considering this request — your time and expertise are truly appreciated.

05/27/2026

My name is Macey Gross, and I am a first-year graduate student at West Liberty University in the MS SLP program. I am seeking participants for my Capstone Research Project to examine speech-language pathologists' experiences using teletherapy compared to in-person therapy, specifically for speech sound disorders. My faculty sponsor is Dr. Sara Alig. See my flyer for details. I have also included the link to the survey right here in the caption.👇Thank you for your time!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSNHMQS

05/27/2026

My name is Haley Zeck, and I am a first-year graduate student in the Speech Pathology Master's program at West Liberty University. This summer, I am conducting a research study for my capstone project. I will examine SLP perspectives on the integration of artificial intelligence into AAC systems through survey research. My faculty sponsor is Dr. Sara Alig.
If you are a currently practicing ASHA-certified SLP, please take a few minutes of your time to complete this anonymous survey on an under-researched topic! Your opinions, perspective, and time are valuable!
If you are unable to participate, please consider sharing with other professionals. Thank you so much!
Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/tFzvLSQYrFX2pFMW9
If you wish to share, please include the link. Thank you!