Mary Beth Smith

Mary Beth Smith serves as a fixed-term Lecturer III and clinical supervisor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University. With over 30 years of pediatric clinical experience, she maintains dual institutional affiliations: her primary academic appointment and active participation in CMU's University-Based Approved Autism Evaluation Center.

Her educational foundation includes a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology (1988) and Bachelor of Arts in Audiology and Speech Sciences (1987), both from Michigan State University. These qualifications underpin her clinical certification through the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and Michigan state licensure.

Dr. Smith's research trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on three interwoven domains: autism spectrum disorder diagnosis within university clinical settings, speech sound disorder assessment (particularly intelligibility metrics), and family-centered clinical partnerships. Her work emphasizes practical applications, as evidenced by repeated presentations at ASHA and state conferences addressing diagnostic protocols, outcome measurement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Analysis of her 2015-2021 publications reveals evolving specialization in autism evaluation systems and speech intelligibility metrics, with increasing emphasis on translational applications for school teams and BCBAs. The consistent presence of co-authors Bates and Tuttle indicates stable research partnerships within CMU's autism center.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Excellence in Teaching Award (Central Michigan University, 2020-21)

As a clinical supervisor, Dr. Smith trains students through direct involvement in the University-Based Approved Autism Evaluation Center's diagnostic processes and therapeutic interventions. While specific grant funding isn't documented, her center affiliation suggests participation in clinically supported programs. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational coursework in speech acquisition and specialized autism training.

Professional engagement extends through active membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association, and Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, reflecting commitment to both national standards and state-level practice.