Clinical Professor
Audiology Service Coordinator for the Loyola Clinical Centers
Email: kward@loyola.edu
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Towson University, 1986
- Master of Science in Audiology, Towson University, 1988
- Doctor of Audiology; A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2015
Publications
- Pitts, D. L. and Ward K. A. (2010), Do You Think Hearing Loss in Aging is Normal? Think Again!, ASHA, Perspectives May 2010.
- Maryland Academy of Audiology (MAA), October 2013Auditory Processing Evaluation and Intervention Update, Maryland Academy of Audiology, October 2013
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Audiological Assessment
- Auditory Processing Disorder evaluation and intervention
- Hearing Aids/Amplification
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Clinical supervision
- Inter-professional practice (Adult and Pediatric)
- Vestibular Screening
Achievements (Past 5 Years)
Professional Presentations
- Nov, 2018 ASHA accepted the post session on Type II Diabetes and Sensorineural Hearing Loss authored by Dr. Pitts with data collection assistance by Dr. Ward
- Nov 23, 2019 Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Interventions for Low-Income Urban Seniors & the Impact on Health Determinants, ASHA Convention
Grants
- Cigna Health Grant to investigate Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Interventions for Low-Income Urban Seniors & the Impact on Health Determinants
Publications
- Sited in: article by Matthew Cutter, Stop This Noise is Damaging your Hearing, The ASHA Leader, May 2020.
- Interviewed and Quoted in article Tumolo, Jolynn New Data Demystify Hidden Hearing Loss, The Hearing Journal: April 2020 - Volume 73 - Issue 4 - p 28,30,31 doi: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000661572.06576.4a
- Golden ticket for ASHA publication pending for “Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Interventions for Low-Income Urban Seniors & the Impact on Health Determinants”
About Kathleen Ward
I am an audiologist teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. I supervise clinicians at the Loyola Clinical Centers working on interprofessional teams assessing adults and children as well as serving clients for hearing care services. Students and I often travel to provide services at area head start programs, senior centers, and schools. I serve as a club moderator for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and for the American Sign Language (ASL) club. On a personal note I enjoy sports and am a Loyola Greyhounds Super Fan.