Ms. Tricia Larkin
Clinical Educator - SLP
Communication Sci & Disorders
Office
FH Fairchild Hall 215d
Office Hours
By appointment, dependent upon clinic responsibilities
Office Phone
Email
Website
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Biography
Patricia Larkin is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with long roots in Central Illinois. She has provided professional services in several local communities, within various settings. She has specialized training for gender-affirming communication healthcare services.
Current Courses
CSD 287.015 Independent Study
CSD 299.004 Independent Honor Study
CSD 287.015 Independent Study
Teaching Interests & Areas
Language and Literacy Development, Assessment, Stuttering
Research Interests & Areas
Gender identity and exceptionality, Cultural responsiveness in a clinical setting, Formative assessment for CSD programs, Reflective practices for clinical skill development
Other Social Work, Speech Pathology, Special Education, Early Childhood Development, Curriculum & Instruction, and Educational Administration & Foundations
MS
Speech Pathology
Illinois State University
BS Speech Pathology and Audiology
Illinois State University
Outstanding CSD Teaching Award
ISU CSD
2024
Red Tassel Service Award
Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society
2023
Distinguished Administrative Professional Service Award
Illinois State University
2023
Carlos DiFranco Award nominee
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2021
Clinical Achievement Award
Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2021
Continuing Education (ACE) Award
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2019
Living Our Values Award
IL State University
2019
Le Roy Elementary School Outstanding Teacher
Le Roy CUSD #2
2008
Exemplary Supervisor Award
Eastern Illinois University
2002
Magna cum Laude with University and Departmental Honors designations
Illinois State University
1990
Grants & Contracts
Gender-affirming Communication Healthcare Financial Support. Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic. Local. (2024)
Instructional Innovation Grant. Center for Intergrated Professional Development. Illinois State University. (2024)
Student research travel grant. College of Education at IL State University. Illinois State University. (2024)
CSD Film Series Part 2. Communication Sciences and Disorders. Illinois State University. (2023)
Rural Health Healthcare Initiative to support Gender-Affirming Care. ISU Speech & Hearing Clinic. Local. (2023)
Presentations
Larkin, P., Pritikin, K. (2026, February 26). Practical and ethical considerations about billing practices for communication differences. Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Tinley Park, IL, United States.
Gender-Affirming Voice & Communication Services at ISU Speech & Hearing Clinic. Transgender Resource Fair. Prairie Pride Coalition. (2025)
UG learning for IPE re: dementia care and group supervision practices for GACS. 2025 ISHA Convention. Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2025)
Larkin, P., Gibbons, M., Pribyl, T., Boldt, H. (2025, February). Clinical educator and graduate clinicians training considerations during gender-affirming communication healthcare services. Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Conference, Rosemont, IL,
Gender-Affirming Voice & Communication Services at ISU Speech & Hearing Clinic. Transgender Community Resources. Peoria Pride. (2024)
Larkin, P., Mendes-Umland, C. (2024, April 5). Stronger together: Approaches to establishing gender-affirming clinical experiences. The voices of 3 Programs. Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders 2024 Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Larkin, P (2023, January). Gender-affirming Communication Services at Illinois State University Speech & Hearing Clinic. Bloomington-Normal PFLAG Organization.
Larkin, P., Reynolds, V., and Umland-Mendes, C. (2023, February) Gender-affirming communication healthcare in university settings. Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Conference.
Finding Voice: Supporting Gender Expression in Communication through Healthcare. Heartland Community College Nursing Program. (2022)
Larkin, P., & Meyers, D. (2022, March 11-April 18). Growth: Measuring changes in student skills with an inter-professional project. [Conference session]. Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention (online).