Karen Day, M.S.

she/her/hers

Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology; SLP Graduate Program Director

Name

Contact Info

Phone:
410-704-3098
Office:
7400 YR, Room 4152
Email:
kday@towson.edu

Education

M.S., Purdue University, 1992
B.S., James Madison University, 1990

Areas of Expertise

Early identification of speech and language disorders
Interprofessional collaboration
Speech/language intervention for preschoolers in a natural environment

Certification & Licensure

  • ASHA CCC-SLP
  • Maryland State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Selected Publications

  • Gould, K., Barton, A.T., & Day, K.H. (2018). The Interprofessional Showcase: Evaluation of an event designed to increase professional understanding an collaboration. The Journal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education, 1(1), 37-54.
  • Glennen, S., Pottash, K., Day, K., Johnson, I., Geary, L., & Wilson, J. (2017). Interprofessional Education: Co-Located Services, Not Just Classwork. The ASHA Leader, 22, 50-54. doi:10.1044/leader.FTR2.22102017.50 
  • Gould, K., Day, K. H., & Barton, A. T. (2017). Changing student attitudes through interaction: Findings from an interprofessional workshop. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 1-3. doi:10.1080/13561820.2017.1287165
  • Demchick, B. B., & Day, K. H. (2016). A collaborative naturalistic service delivery program for enhancing pragmatic language and participation in preschoolers. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, 9(4), 340-352. doi:10.1080/19411243.2016.1254580
  • Kreisman, B.M., Bevilacqua, E., Day, K.H., Kreisman, N.V., & Hall, J.W. (2013).  Preschool Hearing Screenings:   A Comparison of Distortion Product   Otoacoustic Emission and Pure-Tone Protocols. Journal of Educational Audiology, 19, 48-57.

Selected Presentations

  • Cazes, R., Day, K. & Pottash, K. (2023, November).  Using Virtual Resources to Support Language Learning and Generalization.  Poster session presented to the annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Boston.
  • Day, K. (2023, November).  Building a Case: Case Based Learning for Clinical Skills and Report Writing. Poster session presented to the annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Boston.
  • Bordash, A., Pelatti, C., Knollman, G., & Day, K. (2023, November). Impacts of virtual learning on education experiences and outcomes for students with Down syndrome: Results from a national survey. Poster session presented to the annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Boston.
  • Day, K., Pottash, K.& Kazinski, K. (2021, November). Providing Comprehensive and Safe Clinical Observations During a Global Pandemic. Session presented to annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Washington, DC. 
  • McCarthy, J., Pelatti, C., Pottash, K., & Day, K. (2019, November). Examining Electronic Versus Printed Bi-Directional Journals Between Student-Clinicians and Caregivers of Preschoolers with Communication Disorders. Poster session presented to annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Orlando, FL.
  • Pelatti, C., Pottash, K., & Day, K. (2018, November). Students' Perspectives on the Inclusion of Bi-Directional Journals with Caregivers of Preschoolers with Communication Disorders. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Boston, MA.
  • Gould, K., Barton, A. & Day, K. (2018, April). Micro-vignettes and Roadblocks:Learning to work in patient care teams. Podium presentation to Lilly Conference on Teaching and Learning, Bethesda, MD.
  • Day, K.H., Gould, K., & Barton, A. (2017, November). An Interprofessional Case Study and Showcase Event: Learning to Think as a Teammate. Poster session presented to annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Day, K.H., Gould, K. & Barton, A. (2016, November). Bring Them Together:  An Interprofessional Case Study Event for Students of Health Professions. Poster session presented to annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Glennen, S., Pottash, K., Helmuth-Day, K., Hutton-Johnson, I. & Geary, L. (2016, November). Integrating interprofessional education into on-campus clinical training.  Podium presentation presented at the annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Demchick, B. & Day, K. (2015, October). A Collaborative Speech and Occupational Therapy Model for Preschoolers with Developmental Delays.  Poster session presented at the annual international convention of the Division of Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.
  • Day, K. & Demchick, B. (2014, November).  Interprofessional Clinical Education and Service Delivery: Best Practice for All.  Poster session presented at the annual convention of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Orlando, FL.
  • Day, K. & Demchick, B. (2013, April).  The Impact of Collaborative Services on Pragmatic Language, Engagement and Participation of Preschoolers. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the Maryland Speech, Language & Hearing Association, Timonium, MD.