Laura Roberts

Laura Roberts is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Admissions Director at the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences, University at Buffalo (College of Arts and Sciences). She specializes in motor speech, voice, and swallowing disorders, with expertise in clinical rehabilitation and continuing education programming.

Her research and clinical work focus on dysphagia management, restorative dining programs, and clinical training for speech-language pathologists. Notably, she is a Licensed SPEAK OUT! Provider and Clinical Lead at the SPEAK OUT! Therapy & Research Center in New York.

Awarded the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education in 2013, 2021, and 2022, her contributions emphasize advancing clinical education standards. She teaches courses like CDS 525 (Clinical Processes) and supervises practicum placements (CDS 595/596).

Her professional certifications include the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Certificate of Clinical Competence and NYS licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.