Betholyn F. Gentry, Ph.D. CCC-SLP  

Professor

 Graduate Courses Taught:                                       

• Articulation Disorders
• Aphasia
• Learning Disabilities
• Stuttering
• Language Assessment and Therapy
• Advanced Differential Diagnosis
• Counseling in Communication Disorders

 Undergraduate Courses Taught:

     ●   Introduction to Speech and Hearing Disorders

     ●   Clinical Management

     ●   Voice and Stuttering

     ●   Speech and Hearing Mechanism

     ●   Articulation Disorders

     ●   Differential Diagnosis

Current Research

·        Research related to pragmatics and social interaction skills.  Currently a coding system for charting group interaction behaviors is under development. A follow-up study to determine the long term results of intervention on the lives of pragmatics group clients is under way.

·        Issues related to autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities. Specifically research is being conducted to determine specific social interaction goals for each of these populations.

·        Continued development and standardization of the First African American Children Emotions Scale (FAACES), a speaking attitude test.

·        Communication problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease.  Currently examining the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the perception of emotions.

Future Research:

•  The development of a therapy manual for pragmatics group therapy.

• Continue to examine communication disorders associated with sickle cell disease.
• Continue to examine research related to multicultural issues.

Email Addresses:

•  Gentrybetholynf@uams.edu or bfgentry@ualr.edu

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