ANCDS, 2345 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

02/20/2026

🌟 Fellow Friday Spotlight: Kimberly Dahl, Ph.D. CCC-SLP 🌟

We're excited to highlight Dr. Dahl, an assistant professor at Emerson College. She finished her PhD in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science at Boston University in 2025.

Dr. Dahl is a dedicated researcher seeking to understand the complex interplay between how we speak and how we are heard. Her work focuses on speech motor control in dynamic interactions and the role of the listener in communication.

As a speech-language pathologist, her work draws on her clinical experience in voice and motor speech disorders, as well as in head & neck cancer, to inform her teaching and research at Emerson.

Her long-term goal is to continue building the SMALL Lab at Emerson (Speech Motor Action, Learning, & Listening), expanding her research program, and providing space for students to engage in speech research.

Connect with Dr. Kimberly Dahl: 🔗 Website: kimberlydahl.com

02/19/2026

ANCDS proudly recognizes Black History Month and the profound contributions of Black scholars, clinicians, and leaders in neurologic communication sciences and disorders.

We honor their leadership, scholarship, and lasting impact. We also recognize that meaningful progress extends beyond a single month and remain committed to advancing diversity, supporting inclusive research, and promoting equitable care across the lifespan.

02/18/2026

🌟 Exciting Opportunity! 🌟 Are you interested in applying for ANCDS Board Certification (BC) or have questions about the process? Join our virtual group mentoring sessions starting Monday, March 2nd!

🗓️ Dates: Every Monday starting March 2nd for 6 consecutive weeks, ending April 6th
🕦 Time: 4:30 PM PST | 5:30 PM MST | 6:30 PM CST | 7:30 PM EST

✨ Overview: Attend as many sessions as you like! The first session on 03/02 will cover the overall BC process, followed by in-depth discussions on case study writing and more. Come with your questions and let's dive into the topics together!

📧 Interested? Email info@ancds.org to participate! See you there! 💬

02/16/2026

📢 New Publication Alert! 📢

Excited to share research from our members' latest research on a case report for an individual with evolving aphasia secondary to brain tumor resection and postoperative stroke in acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

The article describes the assessment and intensive language therapy for a 35-year-old patient who developed aphasia after ganglioma resection and left PCA infarct. Over 16 sessions of evidence-based treatment incorporating neuroplasticity principles, the patient progressed from moderate-to-severe transcortical sensory aphasia to mild-to-moderate anomic aphasia.

This case adds to the limited literature on tumor-related language disorders and demonstrates the potential for significant recovery with intensive, targeted language therapy in acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/suZBnaC

02/13/2026

🌟 Fellow Friday Spotlight: Candace van der Stelt 🌟

We're excited to highlight Candace, a PhD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh and an NRSA Fellow, who brings over 10 years of experience working with people with aphasia.

As both a certified speech-language pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, Candace is passionate about helping people recover complex reading comprehension skills. Her dissertation focuses on understanding silent-reading comprehension impairments. Her research was inspired by her love of reading and her patients' desire to return to leisure reading and work.

Beyond the lab, Candace volunteers with the Pittsburgh Community Aphasia Center Book Club, where she reads with and learns from people living with aphasia.

📚Next Steps? She aims to fuse clinical expertise with cutting-edge neuroscience to make a real difference!

Connect with Candace: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/5fZwI3T 📘 Facebook: Candace Vds 📷 Instagram: .vds

02/11/2026

🌟 New Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences Board Certified Member! 🌟

We are thrilled to congratulate Patricia Liu on achieving board certification from the ANCDS! 🎉 This outstanding accomplishment reflects your unwavering dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence. Your passion for advancing the field is truly inspiring, and we couldn't be prouder of this well-deserved recognition.

Patricia Liu, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a clinical specialist at UCSF Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and the UCSF ALS Treatment and Research Center. With over 15 years of experience spanning the continuum of care—including acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings—she specializes in the treatment of adults with acquired neurologic communication disorders. Her clinical expertise centers on assistive technology and AAC, neurodegenerative disease, and TBI. Throughout her career, Patricia has collaborated with interprofessional teams to serve veterans with polytrauma within the VA system and on the neuromuscular and neurorecovery specialty teams at UCSF. Additionally, she provides clinical consultation to the Chang Lab at UCSF, supporting the development of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies for individuals with profound motor impairments.

LinkedIn: Patricia Liu CCC-SLP

Join us in congratulating Patricia Liu on a well-deserved accomplishment!

02/09/2026

📢 New Publication Alert! 📢

Excited to share research from our members' latest research on telepractice for aphasia treatment! They evaluated the feasibility of delivering Multimodal Communication Treatment with discourse (teleMCT+D) remotely to help people with aphasia resolve communication breakdowns.

Key findings:
✅ High feasibility for recruitment & data collection
✅ Participants found the treatment acceptable & viewed telepractice positively, with minimal negative reactions and events.
✅ Mixed effects on accuracy and nonspoken modality use.
✅ No improvement in spoken modality productions.
✅ Participants reported using nonspoken modalities (like gesturing) more in daily conversations

Authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of teleMCT+D and call for future studies to test the suggested modifications in a large sample, including individuals across types and severity. This work shows promise for improving access to aphasia treatment for underserved populations through telepractice.

02/06/2026

🌟 Fellow Friday Spotlight: Allison Shane 🌟

We're thrilled to highlight Allison Shane, a second-year Master's student in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Connecticut, whose passion for neurologic communication disorders has been years in the making.

✨ Her Journey
Allison's path began during her freshman year when she joined Dr. Jennifer Mozeiko's Aphasia Rehabilitation Lab. Through her work in the lab and volunteering in weekly aphasia language groups and book clubs, she began to understand that speech pathology centers on supporting meaningful communication that honors humanity and fosters connection by creating safe spaces for imperfect conversations, especially for individuals with aphasia and their caregivers.

🔬 Research and Clinical Interests
This perspective motivated her Honors Thesis, which uses LENA technology to record how environmental enrichment and caregiver training generalized to naturalistic home communication. Clinically, Allison has developed diverse skills across multiple settings: the UConn Speech and Hearing Clinic (pediatric & adult populations), a local skilled nursing facility, acute care rotations, middle and high school settings, and her upcoming rotation in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

🎓 What's Next
Graduating this May, Allison is ready to begin her Clinical Fellowship in acute care or rehabilitation settings with adults with neurologic communication disorders. Her long-term vision? To bridge research and clinical practice while advocating for patients and caregivers in medical settings, ensuring their needs and goals are truly understood and respected.

Help us wish Allison congratulations and good luck in her future endeavors!

01/30/2026

🌟 Fellow Friday Feature 🌟

Meet Delaney Mohesky, a 2nd-year SLP grad student at the University of Florida!

What makes Delaney unique? She's a board-certified music therapist with a background in neurorehabilitation who's now bringing that expertise into the world of speech-language pathology. Her passion lies in adults with neurogenic communication disorders, with a special focus on aphasia.

Delaney's research interests center on outcome measures in aphasia interventions, particularly music-based interventions, and metacognition in aphasia treatment. This powerful combination of music therapy and SLP creates exciting possibilities for innovative, evidence-based approaches to aphasia rehabilitation.

Looking ahead, Delaney is eager to grow her clinical experience, participate in research opportunities, and potentially pursue a PhD!

We're thrilled to spotlight her interdisciplinary approach and dedication to advancing aphasia treatment. Welcome to the ANCDS community, Delaney! 🎵💙

01/26/2026

Dedicated to neurogenic communication disorders? Previous SIG 2 Member? Find your professional home with us at ANCDS!

The Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS) is where clinicians, researchers, and educators come together to advance clinical practice, research, and education in our field.

As a member, you'll enjoy: 💡 Quarterly journal featuring the latest research 🎓 Ongoing professional development opportunities 🤝 Connections with specialists nationwide ✨ Practical clinical resources and tools 🌟 Opportunities to lead and innovate

Whether you're growing your expertise or seeking a specialized community, ANCDS offers the support and resources you need to thrive.

Take the next step in your professional journey—join ANCDS! https://buff.ly/bmBrRHp a new window

01/23/2026

🌟 Fellow Friday Feature 🌟

Meet Olivia Thompson, a 2nd-year MS-SLP student at Saint Louis University! Olivia is passionate about adult neurogenic communication disorders, with a special focus on post-stroke and TBI rehabilitation.

With 3 years of research experience in aphasia laboratories and hands-on work as a rehab therapy technician at an acute care hospital, Olivia brings both scientific knowledge and clinical compassion to her work. Her research has explored cognitive communication and language outcomes at the neural level.

Olivia's goals? To become a skilled medical SLP specializing in neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders, and to pursue ANCDS board certification!

We're excited to spotlight her dedication to advancing the field of neurogenic communication disorders. Welcome to the ANCDS community, Olivia! 💙

01/16/2026

Fellow Friday: Alicia S. Smalls 🌟

Meet Alicia S. Smalls, MA, MPH, CCC-SLP, CBIST, CDP, LSVT-C—a doctoral candidate in Exercise Science (Rehabilitation Science & Neuroscience) at the University of South Carolina and 2025 ANCDS Student Fellow. Alicia is pioneering new approaches to concussion and TBI assessment by integrating functional neuroimaging, dual-task paradigms, and cognitive-communication science.

🔬 Breaking New Ground: Alicia leads the C.L.E.A.R. Study, a novel fNIRS project examining cerebral oxygenation and executive functioning after concussion. Her research explores neuroauditory processing, autonomic dysregulation, and multimodal biomarkers of recovery—work that's reshaping how we diagnose and treat brain injuries.

🏥 Clinician-Scientist in Action: Beyond research, Alicia is a practicing medical SLP specializing in cognitive-communication rehabilitation and functional neurorehab for individuals with TBI across the continuum of care.

🤝 Leading the Field: Alicia serves as an active Board Member of both the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) and the International Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation (ISCR), championing evidence-based neurorehabilitation.

💡 Her Vision: To establish the C.L.E.A.R. Lab, develop scalable neurodiagnostic tools using fNIRS, VR, and multimodal imaging, and expand access to high-quality concussion care—especially for underserved and high-risk populations. She's committed to mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists and integrating cutting-edge science with patient-centered care.

ANCDS

02/20/2026

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

02/09/2026

02/06/2026

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

01/16/2026

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category