This thesis consists of three journal articles for publication that addresses three different aspects of the research that examines the state of diversity in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP) as it pertains to autistic representation and possible implications. In the first article, Demographic Analysis of Autistic Speech-Language Pathologists, the purpose was to determine the demographic differences between SLPs that identified on the autism spectrum and those that did not. A mass survey was conducted of SLPs in the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio. It was concluded that 2.98% of SLPs self-identified on the autism spectrum. Chi-square analyses found statistically significant differences in gender, pronouns, and preference for disability accommodations. In article 2, Clinical Tendencies of Autistic Speech-Language Pathologists, the purpose of this study was to compare autistic and non-autistic SLPs’ clinical tendencies toward autistic clients. A mass survey was conducted of SLPs in the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio; in addition, autistic SLPs were recruited from online communities. Chi-square analyses found significant differences in preferences for autism assessments and interventions, clientcentered practice, and anti-autism stigma, but no significant differences were observed in rapport/progress and knowledge of autism. In article 3, Clinical Correlates of Speech-Language Pathologist Autism Preferences, the primary purpose of this study was to draw correlations between SLP preferences for particular autism assessments/interventions and preferences in clinical practice using the same set of data. Aggregated responses were analyzed using Spearman’s correlations and indicated weak associations between autism assessments/interventions and measures of self-reported client-centeredness, client rapport and progress, anti-autism stigma, and knowledge about autism.
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A mass survey was conducted of SLPs in the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio; in addition, autistic SLPs were recruited from online communities. Chi-square analyses found significant differences in preferences for autism assessments and interventions, clientcentered practice, and anti-autism stigma, but no significant differences were observed in rapport/progress and knowledge of autism. In article 3, Clinical Correlates of Speech-Language Pathologist Autism Preferences, the primary purpose of this study was to draw correlations between SLP preferences for particular autism assessments/interventions and preferences in clinical practice using the same set of data. Aggregated responses were analyzed using Spearman’s correlations and indicated weak associations between autism assessments/interventions and measures of self-reported client-centeredness, client rapport and progress, anti-autism stigma, and knowledge about autism.</p>","abstract_has_math":false,"creators":["Freeman Barnett, Rebecca"],"institution":null,"degree_name":"Master of Arts (MA)","degree_level":"Open Access Thesis","degree_discipline":"Special Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders","degree_department":null,"school":null,"contributors":["Lidia Lee, Ph.D., CCC-A","Audrey Farrugia, Ph.D., CCC-SLP","Sally Burton-Hoyle, Ed.D."],"advisors":[],"committee_chairs":[],"committee_members":[],"year":2022,"date_issued":"2022-01-01T08:00:00Z","date_published":"2022-01-01T08:00:00Z","updated_at":"2026-07-24T02:17:47Z","subjects":["Autistic","SLP","speech","Disability Studies","Special Education and Teaching","Speech Pathology and Audiology"],"languages":[],"rights":[],"rights_urls":[],"identifier_entries":[]},"links":{"outbound_url":"https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1127","outbound_label":"Repository record","outbound_source":"dc:identifier"},"metadata_groups":[{"id":"people","label":"People","entries":[{"key":"dc:contributor","label":"Contributor","values":["Lidia Lee, Ph.D., CCC-A","Audrey Farrugia, Ph.D., CCC-SLP","Sally Burton-Hoyle, Ed.D."]},{"key":"dc:creator","label":"Author","values":["Freeman Barnett, Rebecca"]}]},{"id":"academic_context","label":"Academic Context","entries":[{"key":"dc:date.available","label":"Dc Date Available","values":["2022-06-13T07:00:00Z"]},{"key":"thesis:degree_discipline","label":"Discipline","values":["Special Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders"]},{"key":"thesis:degree_level","label":"Degree Level","values":["Open Access Thesis"]},{"key":"thesis:degree_name","label":"Degree Name","values":["Master of Arts (MA)"]}]},{"id":"subjects_keywords","label":"Subjects and Keywords","entries":[{"key":"dc:subject","label":"Dc Subject","values":["Autistic","SLP","speech","Disability Studies","Special Education and Teaching","Speech Pathology and Audiology"]}]},{"id":"identifiers","label":"Identifiers","entries":[{"key":"dc:identifier","label":"Identifier","values":["https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1127"]}]},{"id":"additional","label":"Additional Metadata","entries":[{"key":"dc:description.abstract","label":"Abstract","values":["This thesis consists of three journal articles for publication that addresses three different aspects of the research that examines the state of diversity in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP) as it pertains to autistic representation and possible implications. 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