As an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certified speech-language pathologist, Dr. Gohsman is committed to the pursuit of connection, collaboration, and communication. She has extensive education, research, and clinical experience in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She teaches clinicians, educators, and caregivers to become confident communication partners and to create meaningful communication opportunities for individuals using AAC.
Education
PhD in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation, Old Dominion University, December 2021
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, James Madison University, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Old Dominion University, 2012
Summa Cum Laude Institutional Honors
Certification and Licensure
Certified by American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Licensed by Virginia Board of Speech-Language and Audiology
Old Dominion University Center for Telehealth, Innovation, Education and Research (C-TIER) Telehealth Certification for Providers & Educators
The Hanen Centre Learning Language and Loving It Certification
Clinical Experience
Speech-Language Pathologist, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, July 2023 - Present
Speech-Language Pathologist and Non-Instructional Faculty, Old Dominion University Monarch Physical Therapy, August 2021 - Present
Speech-Language Pathologist, Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital, April 2018 - January 2022
Speech-Language Pathologist, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, July 2014 - August 2018
Instructional Experience
Lecturer, EDHS 8020: Disorders of Communication: Augmentative and Alternate Systems, University of Virginia Curry School of Education and Human Development, Fall 2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant, CSD 659: Augmentative-Alternative Communication, Old Dominion University College of Health Sciences, Spring 2019
Professional Membership
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASHA SIG 2, Neurogenic Communication Disorders
ASHA SIG 10, Issues in Higher Education
ASHA SIG 12, Augmentative-Alternative Communication
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)
Honors and Awards
Old Dominion University Graduate Summer Award, May 2021
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Distinguished Early Career Professional, November 2020
Meredith Construction Company Scholarship, July 2020
Award for Continuing Education, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, April 2020
Award for Continuing Education, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, February 2018
Northwest Arlington Lions Charities Lion Fred A. Baker Memorial Scholarship, March 2013
Old Dominion University Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Spring 2012
Alumni Association of Old Dominion Outstanding College Scholar, Spring 2012
Finalist for the Old Dominion University Kaufman Award, Spring 2012