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Heather M. Clark, Ph.D.

  1. Neurologic Communicative Disorder Specialist
  2. Speech-Language Pathologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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English

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Heather M. Clark, Ph.D., is a speech-language pathologist serving children and adults with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing difficulties. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Evaluation and treatment of adults and children who have difficulty communicating due to congenital, developmental, or acquired neurologic conditions
  • Evaluation and treatment of Individuals with degenerative neurologic conditions, such as PSP, PPA, and ALS
  • Extended consultation and intensive therapy for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
  • Assessment and treatment of functional communication disorders

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Clark is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. She authors scientific articles, textbooks and textbook chapters, and contributes to magazines and newsletters focusing on speech, language, and swallowing topics.

Dr. Clark is the Chair of the Division of Speech Pathology.

  1. Aphasia
  2. Apraxia
  3. Childhood apraxia of speech
  4. Dysarthria
  5. Dysphagia
  6. Velopharyngeal insufficiency
  1. Videofluoroscopic swallowing study
  • Stroke
  • Brain injury
  • Brain tumor
  • Parkinson Disease
  • Primary Progressive Aphasia
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Velopharyngeal insufficiency
  • Differential diagnosis of motor speech disorders
  • Treatment incorporating principles of motor learning
  • Treatment targeting neuromuscular impairments (for example, weakness) contributing to speech and swallowing difficulties
  1. 2011
    ResidentSpeech Pathology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2011
    Post Doctoral Fellowship - Department of Neurology, Speech Pathology Post-Doctoral FellowshipMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 1996
    Ph.D. - Audiology & Speech PathologyUniversity of Iowa
  4. 1992
    MS - Speech-Language PathologyUniversity of North Dakota
  5. 1990
    BA - Communication DisordersUniversity of North Dakota

Certifications

  1. 2015
    Neurologic Communicative DisordersAcademy of Neurologic Communicative Disorders
  2. 1994
    Speech-Language PathologyAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Bronze recognition "Childhood Apraxia of Speech" MC6233-01National Health Information Award
  2. 2018
    Fellowship of the AssociationAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  3. 2012
    Richard H. BarrettInternational Association of Orofacial Myology
  4. 2008
    Reich College of Education Outstanding Teaching AwardAppalachian State University
  5. 2006
    North Carolina Board of Governors Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching AwardNorth Carolina Board of Governors
  6. 2003
    Public Information AwardNorth Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association
  7. 2003
    American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Editor's AwardAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  8. 2002
    Reich College of Education Outstanding Teaching AwardAppalachian State University
  9. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching AwardAppalachian State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    President ElectExecutive Board, Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
  2. 2022 - present
    Program ChairAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Enterprise Regulatory Review Committee
  4. 2022
    ReviewerAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention
  5. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberVisiting Faculty Committee, Department of Neurology
  6. 2020 - 2021
    MemberNINDS, NICHD, NIH Common Data Elements Working Group for Rehabilitation
  7. 2020 - present
    Conference Co-ChairConference on Motor Speech
  8. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Accreditation Specialty Council
  9. 2018 - 2019
    Committee MemberTask Force on Defining Success and Failures of Face Transplant
  10. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberAcademy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences, Board of Residency Education
  11. 2018 - present
    MemberNeurology Hospital Practice Committee, Department of Neurology
  12. 2018 - present
    DirectorSpecial Interest Group: Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  13. 2017 - present
    MemberStroke WorkGroup
  14. 2017 - 2020
    Committee ChairAcademy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
  15. 2015 - 2022
    Board MemberAcademy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences, Board of Clinical Certification
  16. 2012
    Program ChairConference on Motor Speech
  17. 2012 - present
    Full MemberAcademy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
  18. 2012 - present
    Full MemberDysphagia Research Society
  19. 2012 - present
    MemberMinnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  20. 2007 - 2009
    Board of DirectorsNorth Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association
  21. 2001 - 2007
    MemberSteering Committee, Clinical Aphasiology Conference
  22. 1992 - present
    Certified MemberAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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