Date Approved
2021
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department or School
Special Education
Committee Member
Sarah M. Ginsberg, Ed.D.
Committee Member
Stephanie Sanders, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Jackie McGinnis, Ph.D.
Abstract
The following thesis is comprised of three research articles focused on the topics of implicit bias, clinical-decision making, and cultural competency in the field of speech-language pathology. The first article is a reflection piece in which I thoughtfully lay out my journey towards cultural humility in addressing my biases through different educational and personal experiences. The second article presents and discusses the results of the qualitative research I conducted on speech-language pathologists looking at the effect of implicit bias on clinical decisions. And finally, the third article discusses the importance of having cultural humility rather than cultural competency, specifically regarding self-reflection and critique in addressing one’s bias, two components of cultural humility.
Recommended Citation
Yax, Melinda, "Assessment planning by speech language pathologists: Implicit bias and clinical decision-making" (2021). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 1080.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1080