Meaghan Goodman

Dr. Meaghan Goodman serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Communication Sciences and Disorders at Maryville University's Walker College of Health Professions, directing the online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program and providing clinical supervision in the university's Speech Language Pathology Clinic.

Her research focuses on pediatric dysphagia, child language development and disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism spectrum disorders, craniofacial anomalies, voice/fluency disorders, and interprofessional education, with strong emphasis on culturally responsive and identity-affirming clinical practices.

Recent scholarly work addresses AAC literacy instruction, diversity in therapeutic representation, early literacy assessment models, and ASHA certification standards, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practices for children with communication disorders across medical and school settings.

She actively supervises graduate students through clinical practicums and leads specialized teams including the Language & Literacy (L2) group and Autism Diagnostic Team, providing hands-on training in diagnostic assessment and early intervention methodologies.