Dr. Lidia Huerta
Assistant Professor, PhD, CCC-SLP
Communication Sci & Disorders
Office
Fairchild Hall - FH 215F
Office Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- About
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Biography
Dr. Lidia Huerta is an Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department and the Latin American Latino Studies Program at Illinois State University.
Current Courses
270.001Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Communication Sciences and Disorders
218.001Exploration In Communication Sciences And Disorders
287.005Independent Study
400.003Independent Study
109.004Introduction To Latina/O Studies
291.007Undergraduate Teaching Experience In Communication Sciences Disorders
291.002Undergraduate Teaching Experience In Latin American and Latin Studies
Teaching Interests & Areas
Early Intervention; Bilingual (Spanish/English) Speech-Language Pathology; Child Language Disorders; Child Language Development; Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access
Research Interests & Areas
Dr. Huerta's research focuses on culturally and linguistically responsive care in speech-language pathology as it relates to preservice training and service delivery to young (birth to 5 years of age) dual language learners, primarily from Spanish-speaking backgrounds, and their families.
PhD Communication Disorders and Sciences
University of Oregon
Communication Disorders and Sciences
MS Communication Disorders and Sciences
Governors State University
University Park, Il
BS Social Work
Loyola University
Chicago, Illinois
PhD Scholarship
Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD)
2021
Gary E. Smith Professional Development
Gary E. Smith Professional Development Award University of Oregon, Graduate School
2020
The Evelyn H. Bullock Fund
University of Oregon, Communication Disorders and Sciences
2020
Journal Article
De Anda, S., Cycyk, L., Moore, H., Huerta, L., Larson, A., & King, M. Psychometric Properties of the English–Spanish Vocabulary Inventory in Toddlers With and Without Early Language Delay. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research 65.2 (2022): 672-691.
Lauren, C., Coles, K., O'Dea, K., Moore, H., Sanford-Keller, H., Dolata, J., DeAnda, S., Gomez, M., Huerta, L., Libak, A., & Zuckerman, K. Serving young children with disabilities from Latinx backgrounds and their families with equity: Provider perspectives.. Journal of Communication Disorders. 99 (2022): 106254–106254.
Cycyk, L., De Anda, S., Moore, H., & Huerta, L. Cultural and Linguistic Adaptations of Early Language Interventions: Recommendations for Advancing Research and Practice. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 30.3 (2021): 1224-1246.
Huerta, L., Cycyk, L., Sanford-Keller, H., Busch, A., Dolata, J., Moore, H., DeAnda, S., & Zuckerman, K. A retrospective review of evaluation practices of Latinx children with suspected communication disabilities in early intervention and early childhood special education. no. Journal of Early Intervention 43.4 (2021): 295–313.
Cycyk, L., Moore, H., De Anda, S., Huerta, L., Méndez, S., Patton, C., & Bourret, C. Adaptation of a Caregiver-Implemented Naturalistic Communication Intervention for Spanish-Speaking Families of Mexican Immigrant Descent: A Promising Start. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 29.3 (2020): 1260-1282.
Presentations
Environmental Arrangement: A key ingredient for caregiver-implemented naturalistic communication interventions or not?. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention. CRIEI. (2024)
Huerta, L., & Cycyk, L.M. (2022). An Exploratory Study of Measures to Assess Students’ Competence in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care. Presented at the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, New Orleans, LA. Nov.
Huerta, L., & Cycyk, L.M. (2022). An Exploration of Speech Language PathologyStudents’ Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care Training and Competence. Presented at the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, New Orleans, LA. Nov.
Huerta, L. (2020). Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care in Speech-Language Pathology. The University of Iowa Communication Sciences and Disorders, Iowa City, Iowa, Dec.
Huerta, L., Busch, A., Cycyk, L. M., Sanford-Keller, H., De Anda, S., Moore, H., Dolata, J., Zuckerman, K., Gomez, M., & McIntyre, L. L. (2020). Current Practices in Communication Evaluation of Young Latinx Children: Are We Meeting Best Practice Guidelines? Proposal accepted at the American Speech-Language Association (ASHA) National Convention, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).
Cycyk, L. M., Coles, K., O’Dea, K., Zuckerman, K., Sanford-Keller, H., DeAnda, S.,
Moore, H., Dolata, J., Huerta, L., Gomez, M., Libak, A. J. (2020). Serving Young Latinx Children with Disabilities: Oregon’s Challenges and Resources. Presented at the Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Association (OSHA) Convention. Salem, OR. Oct.
Moore, H., Dolata, J., Huerta, L., Gomez, M., Libak, A. J. (2020). Serving Young Latinx Children with Disabilities: Oregon’s Challenges and Resources. Presented at the Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Association (OSHA) Convention. Salem, OR. Oct.
Cycyk, L. M., De Anda, S., Zuckerman, K., Ramsey, K., Moore, H., Dolata, J., Sanford-
Keller, H., Huerta, L., Busch, A., Gomez, M., & McIntyre, L. L. (2020). Disparities in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education for Communication Concerns: Evidence from Oregon. Proposal accepted at the American Speech-Language Association (ASHA) National Convention, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).
Keller, H., Huerta, L., Busch, A., Gomez, M., & McIntyre, L. L. (2020). Disparities in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education for Communication Concerns: Evidence from Oregon. Proposal accepted at the American Speech-Language Association (ASHA) National Convention, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).
Cycyk, L. M., Zukerman, K., Huerta, L., Sheppard, B., McIntyre-Trent, C., DeAnda, S. & Smellow, D. (2020, November 19). State-researcher partnerships to improve equity in EI/ECSE. The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSY Center), Webinar.
DeAnda, S., Cycyk, L. M., Moore, H., Larson, A., King, M., Huerta, L., (2020).
Measuring Vocabulary in Multilingual Infants and Toddlers: Psychometrics of the English-Spanish Vocabulary Inventory. Proposal accepted at the American Speech-Language Association National Convention, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).
Measuring Vocabulary in Multilingual Infants and Toddlers: Psychometrics of the English-Spanish Vocabulary Inventory. Proposal accepted at the American Speech-Language Association National Convention, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).
Huerta, L., Busch, A., Cycyk, L. M., Zuckerman, K., Sanford-Keller, H., Dolata, J.,
DeAnda, S., Moore, H., & McIntyre, L. L. (2019). Current Practices in Communication Assessment of Young Latinx Children: Opportunities for Professional Development. Presented at the Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Association (OSHA) Convention, Salem, OR. Oct.
DeAnda, S., Moore, H., & McIntyre, L. L. (2019). Current Practices in Communication Assessment of Young Latinx Children: Opportunities for Professional Development. Presented at the Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Association (OSHA) Convention, Salem, OR. Oct.