Adjunct Clinical Supervisor

EMAIL: ljball@muw.edu
PHONE: (662) 329-7270

About Dr. Ball

Laura J Ball, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her) completed a PhD at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with specialization in neuromotor speech disorders and augmentative and alternative communication. She has over 40 years of experience as a clinical speech-language pathologist, having practiced in multiple settings. She has nearly 30 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in classroom and online (synchronous and asynchronous) formats. Her research addresses AAC and neuromotor speech disorders across the lifespan. Primary interests are in examining functional communication and participation, AAC assessment and implementation, and addressing speech-language impacts resulting from neurologic impairments (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, leukodystrophies, and childhood/acquired apraxias). She presents nationally and internationally on these topics. At present, Dr. Ball teaches graduate courses in AAC, is writing a text on clinical implementation of AAC for individuals with progressive neuromuscular disease, supervises clinical implementation of the SPEAK OUT! Program at MUW and continues a longstanding ALS bulbar assessment research program.