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Ellen Thomas, MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS
University of Michigan
MI, United States
Ellen S. Thomas is a speech-language pathologist and certified auditory-verbal therapist. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in working with children and adults with hearing impairments. Ms. Thomas contributes to research and education that advance rehabilitation for auditory-verbal communication, promoting interdisciplinary approaches to patient care. She is a passionate advocate for collaborative healthcare models that optimize outcomes for individuals with hearing loss.

Presenting at CAB 2025:

This innovative, customizable clinical rotation model immerses healthcare learners in experiential interprofessional education, involving collaboration with diverse professionals in nursing, dentistry, audiology, speech-language pathology, and medicine. Using a validated assessment tool and reflective practices, the program develops essential team-based care skills, bridging gaps in pre-licensure training and advancing patient-centered outcomes.