Amanda Eaton

Amanda Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor at the San Marcos, CA campus within the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. She specializes in adult medical speech-language pathology, with a focus on aphasia recovery, neural plasticity, and interprofessional collaboration.

• Education:
  • PhD in Psychology–Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Missouri–St. Louis
  • MS in Speech-Language Pathology, Fontbonne University
  • BS in Speech-Language Pathology, Fontbonne University

Her research explores communication and cognitive disorders in adults, emphasizing intensive independent practice and community-driven interventions. She established the GRACE program, offering free group therapy for aphasia patients in St. Louis, and advocates for improved resources through national aphasia organizations.

Dr. Eaton integrates education, clinical practice, and outreach, contributing to both academic training and real-world healthcare solutions for adults with communication impairments.