Maria L. Muñoz Ph.D.
Department Chair; Professor
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education
- Ph.D., communication sciences and disorders, University of Texas
- M.A., communication sciences and disorders, University of Texas
- B.A., speech and hearing sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara
Professional Background
Academic Experience
- Associate professor, Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Texas Christian University, 2006–2016
- Assistant professor, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2002–2006
Professional Experience
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 1991–present
- Coordinator, emphasis in bilingual speech-language pathology, Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Texas Christian University, 2006–2016
- Coordinator, ASHA Special Interest Group 14 (Cultural and Linguistic Diversity), 2015–2017
- Departmental nominee, Dean’s Teaching Award, Texas Christian University, 2012
- Speech-language pathologist, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1991–1996
Areas of Expertise
- Aphasia
- Assessment and treatment of Spanish speakers with aphasia
- Bilingualism
- Multicultural issues in communication sciences and disorders
- Neurologically based acquired impairments in language and cognition
Publications
- Yu, B., Horton, R., Munson, B., Newkirk-Turner, B., Johnson, V., Khamis-Dakwar, R., Muñoz, M. L., & Hyter, Y. (2022). Making race visible in speech, language, and hearing sciences: A critical discourse analysis. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31(2), 578–600.
- Horton, R., & Muñoz, M. L. (2021). Teaching culturally responsive evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 5(3), Article 7.
- Horton, R., Muñoz, M. L., & Johnson, V. (2021). Faculty of color, bulletproof souls, and their experiences in communication sciences and disorders. Perspectives of the ASHA, 6(5), 1–18. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2021_PERSP-20-00170
- Marquardt, T., & Muñoz, M. L. (2021). Adult neurogenic communication disorders. In Gillam & Marquardt (Eds.), Communication Sciences and Disorders: From Science to Practice. Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Wauters, L., Marquardt, T., & Muñoz, M. L. (2020). Verbal fluency in three Spanish–English bilingual speakers with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Communication Disorders, 84, 105971.
- Muñoz, M. L., & Horton, R. (2019). Cultural considerations for evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology. CSHA Magazine.
Presentations
Invited Presentations
- Mahendra, N., Centeno, J., & Muñoz, M. L. (2022). Equity Is One Action at a Time: How You Can Make a Difference. Aphasia Access, online.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2021). Best Practice in the Assessment and Treatment of Bilingual Aphasia. speechpathology.com, online.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2021). The Do’s and Don’ts of Bilingual Aphasia. Lamar University, online.
- Mahendra, N., Datta, H., Deal Williams, V., Wallace, G., & Muñoz, M. L. (2020). Good Trouble and Championing Equity. Aphasia Access Panel, online.
- Clark, J., Felix, T., Muñoz, M. L., & Osajima, K. (2020). Diversity in America. University of Redlands Challenging Conversations Series, online.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2016). Interventions for Bilingual Adolescents and Adults with Acquired Brain Injury. Bilingual Therapies Symposium, Los Cabos, Mexico.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2016). Evidence-Based Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. Bilingual Therapies Symposium, Los Cabos, Mexico.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2016). Spanish Speakers with Acquired Cognitive and Linguistic Impairments: Assessment and Treatment Considerations. ISHA Convention, Chicago.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2015). An Introduction to Bilingual Aphasia. University of Texas at Austin.
- Muñoz, M. L., White, M., & Horton, R. (2014). Reducing Disproportionate Representation of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Special Education. ASHA webinar.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2013). Spanish Speakers with Aphasia: Assessment and Treatment Considerations. ISHA Convention, Chicago.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2013). Clinical Management of Cognitive-Communication Impairments for Bilinguals Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Bilingual Therapies Symposium, San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2012). Bilingualism and Cognition across the Lifespan. Bilingual Therapies Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2011). The Clinical Management of Anomia in Spanish/Bilingual Aphasia. speechpathology.com, online.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2011). Reducing Aphasic Perseverations in English and Spanish Speakers with Aphasia. Faculty Research Symposium, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
Refereed Presentations
- Muñoz, M. L., Horton, R., & Johnson, V. (2022). Mentoring Faculty of Color for Success in CSD. CAPCSD Annual Convention, Portland, Oregon.
- Yu, B., Horton, R., Munson, B., Newkirk-Turner, B., Johnson, V., Khamis-Dakwar, R., Muñoz, M. L., & Hyter, Y. (2021). A Critical Analysis of the Essential Functions. CAPCSD Annual Conference, online.
- Muñoz, M. L., & Shuler, J. (2020). Training Graduate Students in the Use of Mobile Apps in Speech-Language Therapy. ASHA Convention, San Diego (canceled).
- Muñoz, M. L. (2020). Service Considerations for the Monolingual SLP Treating Bilingual Aphasia. ASHA Connect, online.
- Horton, R., Muñoz, M. L., & Johnson, V. (2019). Faculty of Color and Their Experiences in Communication Sciences and Disorders. ASHA Convention, Orlando, Florida.
- Totzke, A., & Muñoz, M. L. (2019). Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Aphasia Workbooks. ASHA Convention, Orlando, Florida.
- Horton, R., & Muñoz, M. L. (2019). Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Treatments in Speech-Language Pathology. ASHA Connect Conference, Chicago.
- Muñoz, M. L., Greene, K., Campos, I., & Hernandez, A. (2019). Cultural-Linguistic Diverse Clinical Practice: Challenges and Solutions. CSHA Convention, Pasadena, California.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2018). Bilingual Aphasia Support Groups. Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Lakeway, Texas.
- Saenz, T., Biddick, M., Campos, I., Muñoz, M. L., Seung, H., & Zezele, S. (2018). Matters of Multilingualism, Multiculturalism, and Inclusion. CSHA Convention, Sacramento, California.
- Muñoz, M. L., Centeno, J., & Mahendra, N. (2017). Management of Acquired Cognitive-Linguistic Impairments in CLD Adults. ASHA Convention, Los Angeles.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2017). The Clinical Management of Bilingual Aphasia. CSHA Convention, Pasadena, California.
- Milligan, S. J., Muñoz, M. L., & Brimo, D. (2016). Macro- and Micro-Discourse Structure of Television Commercials. ASHA Convention, Philadelphia.
- Centeno, J., Kiran, S., & Muñoz, M. L. (2016). Contemporary Approaches to Assessment and Intervention with Bilingual Speakers. ASHA Convention, Philadelphia.
- De Lorimier, R., & Muñoz, M. L. (2016). A Framework for Monolingual SLPs Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children. ISHA Convention, Chicago.
- Muñoz, M. L., & Lynch, L. (2015). Learning and Teaching a Treatment: Evidence from Aphasia and Apraxia. ASHA Convention, Denver.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2013). A Treatment to Reduce Aphasic Perseverations: Theory and Method. ASHA Convention, Chicago.
- Muñoz, M. L., Santamaria, K., & Atkins, J. (2012). Processing Instruction to Improve “A” in Spanish Speakers with Aphasia. ASHA Convention, Atlanta.
- Santamaria, K., & Muñoz, M. L. (2012). Processing Instruction as Therapy for Aphasia. AALU, Boston.
- Olness, G. S., & Muñoz, M. L. (2011). Expanded Operationalization of Affective Meaning. Academy of Aphasia, Montreal, Canada.
- Prezas, R., Watson, J., Muñoz, M. L., & Payne, I. (2011). Trends in Assessment and Treatment of Spanish Speakers and Bilinguals. ASHA Convention, San Diego.
- Muñoz, M. L., Payne, I., Prezas, R., & Watson, J. (2011). Trends in Assessment and Treatment of Spanish Speakers and Bilinguals. TSHA Convention, Houston.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2010). Decreasing Perseveration and Improving Naming for a Spanish Speaker with Aphasia. ASHA Convention, Philadelphia.
- Muñoz, M. L. (2010). Reducing Perseverations in a Spanish Speaker with Aphasia. Clinical Aphasiology Conference, Isle of Palms, North Carolina.
Affiliations
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- ASHA Special Interest Group 14, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- ASHA Special Interest Group 2, Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders
- Equity Action Collection in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences