Speech-Language Pathology Board Certified Specialists

There are approximately 78 board certified speech-language pathology (SLP) specialists in the entire nation. 成人头条 State has the distinction of retaining two (2) of these specialists within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Find more information about our specialists via the Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty / Staff Directory.


Brian Ray,
 Clinical Professor
Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders, BCS-SCF
(only specialist in Kansas)
Research areas: Child speech and language

Trisha Self, Associate Professor
Board Certified Specialist in Child Language, BCS-CL
(only practicing specialist in Kansas)
Research area: Autism spectrum disorders


Specialized Training

Ashley Purdum, Clinic Director,  Associate Clinical Professor
Trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding

Melissa Vagts, Associate Clinical Professor
Trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding


Other Specialty Certifications

Ashley Purdum, Clinic Director, Associate Clinical Professor
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD Certified Clinician


If you would like to contact a specialist, please call 316-978-3289.