Leslie Blome

Leslie Blome is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Eastern Michigan University, leveraging 25 years of clinical experience as a speech-language pathologist to bridge theory and practice in autism and early childhood education.

Her educational background includes:

• Educational Doctorate in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Florida State University

Research focuses on early autism identification, community-engaged strategies to foster belonging, emotional regulation techniques for inclusive classrooms, digital media impacts on young children, and interprofessional collaboration. Her work emphasizes practical applications across hospital, clinic, and school settings, reflected in national conference presentations and a co-authored book on emotional regulation frameworks.

Mentoring future clinicians, she integrates real-world case studies to prepare students for diverse communication disorders while promoting inclusive practices. Her cross-setting expertise provides students with holistic perspectives on speech-language pathology career development.