Academic Interests and Areas of Expertise

Neurologically based acquired impairments in language and cognition, multicultural issues in communication sciences and disorders, bilingualism, aphasia, assessment and treatment of Spanish speakers with aphasia

Professional Background Highlights

• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, 1991-present
• Coordinator of the Emphasis in Bilingual Speech Language Pathology, Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorder, Texas Christian University, 2006-2016
• Coordinator for ASHA SIG 14 (Cultural and Language Diversity), 2015-2017
• Departmental Nominee for the Dean’s Teaching Award, Texas Christian University, 2012
• Speech-language Pathologists, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1991-1996

Previous Teaching Experience

Associate Professor, Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Texas Christian University, 2006-2016

Assistant Professor, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2002-2006

Courses Offered at Redlands

CDIS 100 Introduction to Communication Disorders

CDIS 410 Special Topics Seminar

CDIS 615 Neuropathologies of Speech, Language, and Cognition

CDIS 627 Issues in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

CDIS 640 Adult Neurogenic Clinic

Recent Publications 

Yu, B., Horton, R., Munson, B., Newkirk-Turner, B., Johnson, V., Khamis-Dakwar, R., Muñoz, M. L., and 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. and 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., and Johnson, V. (2021). Faculty of color, bullet proof 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. and Muñoz, M. L. (2021). Adult neurogenic communication disorders. In, Gillam and Marquardt (Eds.). Communication Sciences and Disorders: From Science to Practice. Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Wauters, L., Marquardt, T., & Muñoz, M. L. (2020). Verbal fluency in three Spanish-English bilingual speakers with TBI. Journal of communication disorders, 84, 105971.

Muñoz, M. L., & Horton, R. (Winter 2019). Cultural considerations for evidence-based practice in speech language pathology. CSHA Magazine.

Muñoz, M.L. and Brimo, D. (2017).  Evidence for the construct validity of two grammatical tasks to screen for language impairment in Spanish speaking children. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 1-5, Published online:http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17489539.2017.1339480

Muñoz, M. L. (2017). Cultural adaptation of evidence-based treatments: An example from aphasia. Perspectives of the ASHA (SIG 14), 2, 5-14.

Muñoz, M.L. (2014).  The test of English sentence production for persons with aphasia. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 8 (4), 147-150.

Santamaria, K., Muñoz, M. L., et al. (2013). The application of processing instruction as therapy for aphasia in Spanish speakers. Journal of Communication Disorders, 46, 338-350.

Muñoz, M. L., Hoffman, L. M., and Brimo, D. (2013). Be smarter than your phone: a framework for selecting apps for use in clinical practice. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 40, 138-150.

Muñoz, M.L. (2012). The clinical management of anomia in bilingual speakers of Spanish and English. In Ed’s., M. Gitterman, M. Goral, and L. Obler, Aspects of Multilingual Aphasia (pp. 69-88). Bristol, UK: Multilingual Matters.

Olness, G. S. and Muñoz, M.L. (2011). Toward and expanded operationalization of the verbal expression of affective meaning. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 23, 217-218. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.09.246.

Horton-Ikard, R., and Muñoz, M.L. (2010).  Addressing Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 37, 167-173.

Recent Invited Presentations

Mahendra, N., Centeno, J., and Muñoz, M.L. (January, 2022). Equity is One Action at a Time: How You Can Make a Difference. Aphasia Access (online).

Muñoz, M.L., (June, 2021). Best practice in the assessment and treatment of bilingual aphasia. speechpathology.com.

Muñoz, M.L., (April, 2021). The Do’s and Don’ts of Bilingual Aphasia.  Lamar University (online)

Mahendra, N., Datta, H., Deal Williams, V., Wallace, G., and Muñoz, M.L. (August, 2020). Good Trouble and Championing Equity. Aphasia Access Panel (online).

Clark, J., Felix, T., Muñoz, M.L., and Osajima, K. (June 2020).  Diversity in America.  University of Redlands Challenging Conversations series (online).

Muñoz, M.L., (July, 2016). Interventions for Bilingual Adolescents and Adults with Acquired Brain Injury. Bilingual Therapies Symposium. Los Cabos, Mexico.

Muñoz, M.L., (July, 2016). Evidence-based Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. Bilingual Therapies Symposium. Los Cabos, Mexico.

Muñoz, M.L., (February, 2016). Spanish speakers with acquired cognitive and linguistic impairments: Assessment and treatment considerations. ISHA Convention. Chicago, IL.

Muñoz, M.L., (November, 2015). An introduction to bilingual aphasia. The University of Texas, Austin.

Muñoz, M.L., White, M., and Horton, R. (December, 2014). Reducing Disproportionate Representation of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Special Education. ASHA webinar.

Muñoz, M.L., (February, 2013). Spanish speakers with aphasia: assessment and treatment considerations. ISHA Convention. Chicago, IL.

Muñoz, M.L., (July, 2013). Clinical management of cognitive-communication impairments for bilinguals following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Bilingual Therapies Symposium. San Jose, Costa Rica.

Muñoz, M.L., (July, 2012). Bilingualism and Cognition across the Lifespan. Bilingual Therapies Symposium. Orlando, FL.

Muñoz, M.L. (May 2011). The clinical management of anomia in Spanish/bilingual aphasia. Online at: www.speechpathology.com

Muñoz, M.L. (April 2011). Reducing aphasic perseverations in English and Spanish speakers with aphasia. Faculty Research Symposium, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, TCU, Fort Worth, TX.

Recent Refereed Presentations

Muñoz, M., Horton, R., and Johnson, V. (April, 2022). Mentoring faculty of color for success in CSD. CAPCSD Annual Convention. Portland, OR.

Yu, B., Horton, R., Munson, B., Newkirk-Turner, B., Johnson, V., Khamis-Dakwar, R., Muñoz, M. L., and Hyter, Y. (April, 2021). A critical analysis of the essential functions.  Annual CAPCSD conference (online).

Muñoz, M. L., and Shuler, J. (November, 2020).  Training Graduate Students in the use of Mobile Apps in Speech-Language Therapy. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Annual Convention. San Diego, CA (Cancelled).

Muñoz, M. L. (July, 2020).  Service Considerations for the Monolingual SLP Treating Bilingual Aphasia. ASHA, Connect (Online).

Horton, R., Muñoz, M., and Johnson, V. (November, 2019). A Preliminary Description of Faculty of Color and Their Experiences in Communication Sciences and Disorders. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Totzke, A.  and Muñoz, M. L. (November, 2019). A quantitative and qualitative analysis of aphasia workbooks. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Horton, R. and Muñoz, M. L. (July, 2019). Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Treatments in Speech Language Pathology. ASHA Connect Conference. Chicago, IL.

Muñoz, M. L., Greene, K., Campos, I., and Hernandez, A. (March, 2019). CSHA’s Diversity Committee: Cultural-linguistic Diverse Clinical Practice: Challenges and Solutions.  California Speech Language and Hearing Association annual convention. Pasadena, CA.

Muñoz, M. L. (May, 2018).  Bilingual Aphasia Support Groups.  Clinical Aphasiology Conference. Lakeway, TX.

Saenz, T., Biddick, M., Campos, I., Muñoz, M. L., Seung, H., and Sakir, Zezele (March, 2018). CSHA’s Diversity Committee: Matters of Multilingualism, Multiculturalism, and Inclusion.  California Speech Language and Hearing Association annual convention. Sacramento, CA.

Muñoz, M. L., Centeno, J., and Mahendra, N. (November, 2017). Challenges and solutions in the management of acquired cognitive-linguistic impairments in CLD adults. ASHA Convention. Los Angeles, CA.

Muñoz, M.L., (March, 2017). The Clinical Management of Bilingual Aphasia. CSHA Convention. Pasadena, CA.

Milligan, S., J., Muñoz, M. L., and Brimo, D. (November, 2016). An analysis of macro and micro discourse structure of television commercials. ASHA Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Centeno, J., Kiran, S., and Muñoz, M. L. (November, 2016). Contemporary approaches to assessment and intervention with bilingual speakers. ASHA Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

De Lorimier, R. and Muñoz, M.L., (2016).  A Framework for Monolingual SLP’s Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children.  ISHA Convention. Chicago, IL.

Muñoz, M.L. and Lynch, L.  (November, 2015). Learning and teaching a treatment: Evidence from aphasia and apraxia. ASHA Convention. Denver, CO.

 Muñoz, M.L., (November, 2013). A treatment to reduce aphasic perseverations: Theory and method. ASHA Convention. Chicago, IL.

 Muñoz, M.L., Santamaria, K., and Atkins, J. (November, 2012). A pilot study of the use of Processing instruction to improve “a” comprehension and use in Spanish speakers with aphasia. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention. Atlanta, GA.

Santamaria, K. and Muñoz, M.L. (2012, March). Processing Instruction as a Therapy for Aphasia:  Learning Spanish “a”. AALU, Boston, MA.

Olness, G. S., & Muñoz, M. L. (2011, October). Toward an expanded operationalization of the verbal expression of affective meanings. Poster presented at the 2011 meeting of the Academy of Aphasia, Montreal, Canada.

Prezas, R., Watson, J., Muñoz, M.L., and Payne, I., (November 2011). Current trends in the assessment and treatment of Spanish-speaker and bilinguals across the lifespan. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention; San Diego, CA.

Muñoz, M.L., Payne, I., Prezas, R., and Watson, J. (February 2011). Current trends in the assessment and treatment of Spanish-speaker and bilinguals across the lifespan. Texas Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention; Houston, TX.

Muñoz, M. L. (November 2010). Decreasing perseveration and improving naming

for a Spanish speaker with aphasia. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention; Philadelphia, PA.

Muñoz, M.L. (May 2010). Reducing perseverations in a Spanish speaker with aphasia. Clinical Aphasiology Conference; Isle of Palms, North Carolina.

Professional Affiliations

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Member of ASHA SIG 14, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Member of ASHA SIG 2, Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders

Equity Action Collection in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences