Julian Smith

Dr. Julian Smith is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Communication Disorders at Southern Connecticut State University. She holds clinical credentials as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Connecticut and specializes in treating adult and pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders since 2016. Her research focuses on instrumental evaluation of infant swallowing, pediatric dysphagia management, and lingual physiology.

• Education: Doctorate and Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from James Madison University

Research Highlights:

• Instrumental assessment of infant swallowing disorders
• Side-lying positioning in modified barium swallow studies
• Interprofessional approaches to communication disorder management

Grant Activity:

• Co-Principal Investigator for Macy's Foundation President's Grant ($25,000) on interprofessional mental health collaboration in communication disorders

Professional Memberships:

• Dysphagia Research Society
• Society for Ear Nose Throat Advancement in Children
• Pediatric Feeding Disorder Alliance