Dr. Santhosh Simon
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Selected Research
Biography
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Illinois State University. Previously, I practiced as a Speech-Language Pathologist in South India and California.
Current Courses
CSD 413.001
CSD 418.001
CSD 270.001 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Communication Sciences and Disorders
CSD 287.007 Independent Study
Teaching Interests & Areas
My teaching interests span voice, speech science, fluency, and cultural and linguistic diversity in communication sciences and disorders. Courses I have taught or am currently teaching include:
CSD 413 – Assessment and Management of Voice and Resonance Disorders
CSD 418 – Assessment and Treatment of Stuttering
CSD 316 – The Voice and Its Disorders
CSD 248 – Speech Science
CSD 270 – Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Communication Sciences and Disorders
CSD 287 – Independent Study
CSD 291 – Undergraduate Teaching Experience In Communication Sciences Disorders
CSD 115 – Human Communication: Speech, Language, and Hearing
Research Interests & Areas
My research interests lie at the intersection of voice and speech science, voice disorders, and vocal health, with a particular focus on professional voice users. I am especially interested in understanding the vocal demands, acoustic characteristics, and laryngeal health of specialized voice populations, including folk singers and mimicry performers.
A second area of my research interest focuses on enhancing accessibility in higher education and beyond for students with speech, language, and communication challenges.