K. Todd Houston

K. Todd Houston is a Professor in the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Akron. He holds adjunct appointments at universities in the U.S. and Australia. His work focuses on listening and spoken language development for children with hearing loss, telepractice service delivery, and family-centered intervention. He founded the Telepractice and eLearning Lab (TeLL) to evaluate telepractice models for children with hearing loss and adults with deafness.

Education:

• Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of South Carolina
• M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of South Carolina
• B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication, University of South Carolina

Research Interests: Houston’s research explores telepractice applications in audiology and speech-language pathology, early intervention for children with hearing loss, parent engagement strategies, and the use of technology (e.g., cochlear implants, telehealth) to enhance communication outcomes. He emphasizes family-centered care and the integration of social media and distance learning to support therapeutic goals.

Articles & Trends: His recent work highlights advancements in telepractice, including its role in overcoming geographic barriers to care, improving literacy outcomes for children with hearing loss, and training future practitioners in telehealth. He has authored books on telepractice in audiology and speech-language pathology, reflecting his leadership in this field.

Grants & Initiatives: Houston secured a U.S. Department of Education grant to establish the Graduate Consortium in Listening and Spoken Language, training students to support children with hearing loss. He also developed the Tele-Intervention Resource Guide to assist EHDI programs.

Labs & Collaborations: The TeLL Lab evaluates telehealth models, while collaborations with organizations like the Alexander Graham Bell Association and Cochlear Corporation expand service delivery innovations. Houston’s work bridges clinical practice, education, and technology to enhance global accessibility in hearing healthcare.