ASHA Voices

ASHA Voices


Cultural Responsiveness Through Story and Self-Reflection

July 15, 2021

This interview was originally published in January 2021.


SLP Alicia Fleming Hamilton joins the podcast to discuss the new book "Exploring Cultural Responsiveness: Guided Scenarios for Communication Sciences and Disorders Professionals." Hamilton worked as an editor on the book from ASHA Press, which features stories and examples curated for, and from, audiologists and speech-language pathologists.



Hamilton describes the book as a tool for self-reflection and growth, and says she hopes professionals will find it accessible and relevant throughout their careers. The book covers and explores issues such as family separation at the border, gender identity, unconscious bias, African American English and more.



On the podcast, Hamilton shares two stories from the book, including one pulled from her own life.



In June 2021, the book was recognized with an Excel Award from the Association Media and Publishing Network in the technical book category.