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Amanda Blackwell is a bilingual (English/Spanish) speech-language pathologist and researcher affiliated with Saint Mary's College. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Murray State University and a Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Her expertise spans Autism Spectrum Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and cross-cultural speech therapy practices. Dr. Blackwell has lived and worked in Guatemala since 2013, focusing on international SLP challenges and telepractice in low-resource settings.
- EdD - Murray State University
- SLPD - Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
- MS - University of Texas at Dallas
- BA - Saint Mary's College
Research Interests include:
- Autism communication strategies
- AAC accessibility in low-income countries
- Cultural humility in clinical practice
- Telepractice methodologies
- Global equity in speech therapy
- Evidence-based intervention adaptation
Recent Publications highlight telepractice implementation in low- and middle-income countries, global AAC practices, and international research collaborations. She has presented at ASHA conventions and contributed to the Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Awards:
- Outstanding Scholarship in Communicative Disorders Award, Saint Mary’s College (2009)
Professional Memberships:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Certificate of Clinical Competence (2011-present)
- ASHA-PAHO Ad Hoc Committee for Ecuador
- Licensed in Texas and California
- Certified Hanen More Than Words® Provider
- Pediatric Aural Habilitation Specialist (2010)
