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(Syracuse, NY - November 6, 2006) Janina Casper, PhD, Professor Emerita at the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Science at SUNY Health Center in Syracuse, NY will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation's Frank R. Kleffner Life Clinical Career Award during the 2006 Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), November 16-18 in Miami Beach, FL.
The honor recognizes exemplary contributions to science and practice.
Described as an innovator and team builder by her colleagues, Dr. Casper's knowledge and skills span from diagnosis to evidence-based practice with a primary focus in voice and voice disorders. She was instrumental in conceiving and developing several unique programs in the Syracuse, NY, area that continue to this day: the first Laryngectomee Rehabilitation Group, a vibrant Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Center, and involvement as one of the founders of The Syracuse Voice Center and its multidisciplinary team. Her career and reputation as the consummate professional and patient advocate is further complemented by her scholarly endeavors as co-author of two textbooks for practicing clinicians, one on laryngectomy and head/neck cancer rehabilitation and another on understanding voice problems. She has shared her expertise through more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, and through presentations and symposia in the United States and abroad, and has served as co-investigator of several research projects. The ASHFoundation recognizes Casper for her multiple contributions as a respected clinical researcher and leading expert in voice care who has greatly advanced the discipline.
The annual ASHA convention is the most comprehensive development conference for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists. It features more than 1,500 educational sessions that highlight the latest developments in research and clinical practices for professionals who provide services in schools, hospitals, health care centers, rehabilitation clinics, and other practice settings.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation is a charitable organization that promotes a better quality of life for children and adults with communication disorders. Its mission is to advance knowledge about the causes and treatment of hearing, speech, and language problems. The ASHFoundation also raises funds from individuals, corporations, and organizations to support research, graduate education, and special projects that foster discovery and innovation in the field of communication sciences.
The ASHFoundation is affiliated with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 123,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems including swallowing disorders.
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