Emily Weston

Emily Weston is an Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders at Arkansas State University's College of Nursing & Health Professions. Holding a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (2018) and Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2015) from Harding University, she maintains ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (2019-present) and Arkansas licensure (2023-present).

Her research focuses on:

• Supporting children with complex communication needs
• Integrating trauma-informed care into clinical practice
• Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in communication disorders
• Developing culturally responsive therapeutic approaches

As Externship Coordinator, she teaches courses including Introduction to Communication Disorders, Normal Language Development, and Pediatric Feeding, emphasizing family-centered outcomes and accessible clinical resource creation.