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Leslie C. Lopez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
Speech-Language Pathogy Assistant Professor
llope4@lsuhsc.edu

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (2019) University of Louisville
M.S. (2004) Southern Illinois University
B.S. (2002) Southern Illinois University



LICENSURE

Louisiana license in Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
National Board Certified Specialist in Child Language
 

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Public Health Association
Louisiana Public Health Association
 

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

Course Instructor – Diagnostics; Research Methods; Language Learning/Language Disorders in School-age Children; Fluency; Special Populations/Autism
Clinical Supervision at LSUHSC Speech-language Clinic – autism spectrum disorder; early intervention; preschool and school-age language and literacy
LEND Faculty Mentor


RESEARCH INTERESTS

Early identification of speech-language issues at the population level; interdisciplinary child health and development; team science; the exploration of health promotion activities and educational interventions that engage and empower providers and caregivers of young children with developmental concerns to understand and talk about child development confidently


RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Program Director – HRSA Grant #6 H17MC45457‐01‐02 (2022-2027)
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Ambassador to Louisiana (2022-2024)