Pierce, Kelli

FACULTY

Biography

Kelli Pierce, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is an assistant professors in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University. Dr. Pierce’s research interests include supporting autistic individuals across the lifespan, the application of the principles of the neurodiversity paradigm into clinical and academic practices, and the social-emotional well-being associated with communication differences and disorders.

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Publications & Presentations

Publications

DeThorne, L., Pierce, K.J., Rang, M., Schafer, S., VanRyswyk, K., Angulo-Jiménez. (2024). “I have a different perspective as I am working through this”: Speech-language pathologist reflections on autism. Topics in Language Disorders, 44(1), 25-43.
DeThorne, L.S., Hengst, J.A., Hamilton, M-B, & Pierce, K.J. (2023). Communication disorders. Encyclopedia of Mental Health, 3^rd ed., 324-329.

Presentations

Spray, G.J., Daniels, D.E., Pierce, K.J., Coles-White, D., & Davis, R. (2023, March) “Lessons in Leadership: Inspiring Future Advocates & Leaders.” Upcoming double mini-seminar at: MSHA Annual Conference: Navigating a Changed Landscape: Rebuilding Resiliency. Kalamazoo, MI.
“Elements of the Neurodiversity Paradigm Evident in Goals Written by Student Clinicians: A Retrospective Analysis.” (2023, March) Poster presented at: MSHA Annual Conference: Navigating a Changed Landscape: Rebuilding Resiliency. Kalamazoo, MI.
“Questioning What We Believe: Use of the AUTIE to Prompt SLP Reflection on Autism.” (2022, November). Poster presented at: 2022 ASHA Convention: Reframe Your Thinking: Resilience Reinvented. New Orleans, LA. Meritorious Poster Award.

Credentials, Certifications & Awards

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
State of Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist

Education

PhD, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Western Michigan University, 2024
MA, Speech-Language Pathology, Eastern Michigan University, 2011
BS, Psychology, Michigan State University, 2005

Research Interests

Autism and neurodiversity
Pediatric speech and language differences and disorder
Clinical education & academic instruction

Membership in Professional Organizations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA)

Current Licenses/Certifications Held

Holder, Speech-Language Pathology, State of Michigan

Courses Taught

CSD 338: Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders