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Dr. Samantha Washington

Dr. Samantha Washington

Dr. Samantha Washington

Associate Professor
Communication Disorders
MAR 064
swashington@ucmo.edu
(660) 543-8884

Education

  • Doctor of Education, Walden University, 2018
  • Master of Science, University of Central Missouri, 2008
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Central Missouri, 2006

Dr. Washington is an Associate Professor of Communication Disorders. Her interests focus on culturally responsive practice, fluency disorders, written language disorders, adult neurogenic disorders, and clinical supervision. Passionate about global and local engagement, she has extensive experience leading international clinical study abroad programs and regularly mentors both undergraduate and graduate students through clinical skill development and scholarly research projects. She also works with the faculty and staff as the program coordinator.

Publications

Domby, L, & Washington, S. (Accepted) Clinical Applications of the Global TALES Protocol for Assessment of Personal Event Narrative Language. Language Speech Hearing Services in Schools

Washington, S., & Núñez, G. (2024) Conducting dynamic assessments in cultural and linguistically diverse individuals. In Bortz, M. A Guide to Global Language Assessment: A Lifespan Approach. (1st ed.). Routledge.

Washington, S. C., & Ray, J. (2021) Orofacial myofunctional assessments in adults with malocclusion: A scoping review. International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy (47)1. 22-31

Presentations

Washington, S. (2026, May 27) Acknowledging Culture, Religion, and Lived Experiences in Practice [Oral Presentation]. Long Island Speech Language Hearing Association Zoom Webinar, Long Island, NY. Invited Speaker

Washington, S. (2026, May 5) The SLP’s Role in Autism Assessment and Treatment [Oral Presentation]. The Tailor Institute, Cape Girardeau, MO. Invited Speaker

Overbeck, K., Raymer, C., Devall, D., & Washington, S. (2026, April 27-29). Perceived Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity and Needlework in Older Adults. [Poster presentation]. Missouri Speech-Language Hearing Association 2026 Convention, St. Charles, MO. Refereed

Smith, R., Westbrook, J., Jennings, M., & Washington, S. (2026, April 27-29). Autism, Vocation, and Well-Being: A Cross-Cultural Study. [Poster presentation]. Missouri Speech-Language Hearing Association 2026 Convention, St. Charles, MO. Refereed

Dorsey, T., Fulton, S., & Washington, S. (2026, April 8-11). Hearing Health in Church Choirs. [Oral Presentation]. National Black Association for Speech-Language Hearing 2026 Convention, Atlanta, GA. Refereed

Fels, J., Durham, M., & Washington, S. (2026, April 8-11). Resilient Voices: Vocal Hygiene Practices in Black Church Choirs. [Oral Presentation]. National Black Association for Speech Language Hearing 2026 Convention, Atlanta, GA. Refereed

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