Speech-Language Pathology

Gina D. Watson
M.S., Lamar University
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP
Phone: 409-880-7591
E-mail: gdwatson@my.lamar.edu

Expertise: Outpatient rehabilitation, rehabilitation in skilled nursing environment, home health, public schools

Teaching: Clinical Practicum (graduate) and Introduction to Communication Disorders (undergraduate)

Service Interests: NSSLHA faculty advisor, establishing a relationship with the students at the Lamar Language Institute, using technology in the clinic, expanding clinical experiences for students

Research: Treatment of prosody in autistic children

Recent Publications/Presentations:

• Watson, G., & Kozlowski, A. Preparing Clinicians in Foreign Accent/Dialect Modification: A Collaborative Effort. Research presented at the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Conference, November, 2008, Chicago, IL.
  
  
• Bellon-Harn, M., Kozlowski, A., & Watson, G. Relationship between rate of speech and length of time living with HIV. Research presented at the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Conference, November, 2008, Chicago, IL.
  
  
• Watson, G., Bellon-Harn, M., & Gregory, M. Prosody in Autism. Presented at Lamar University Autism Society, April, 2008, Beaumont, TX.
  
  
• Bellon-Harn, M., Harn, W., & Watson, G. (2007). Targeting prosody in an eight-year old child with high-functioning autism during an interactive approach to therapy. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 23, 153-174.
  
  
• Bellon-Harn, M., Harn, W., & Watson, G. Targeting prosody in an eight-year-old child with high-functioning autism during an interactive approach to therapy. Research presented at the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Conference, November, 2005, San Diego, CA.
  
  

Personal Note: Currently, I am working to apply my background in technology to student training and the clinical process. I have introduced instant messaging and online email/texting as a means of instant feedback for the clinicians. Additionally, I am exploring ways to improve clinical efficiency by utilizing online clinical forms and possibly an online system for progress note collection. When I can be of assistance, I lend a hand with research development. I have been known to help students with proofreading and data analysis/collection.


I also have my own research interests in foreign accent/dialect modification. Dr. Kozlowski and I will continue our work with the ESL group this semester benefiting students from the Lamar Language Institute.


During my free time I enjoy playing with my two Schnauzers. I also enjoy container gardening and spending time with close friends and family. Occasionally, you may find me at a neighborhood theater watching my husband act in local productions.