Dr. Binna Lee recently gave a talk for the Korean American Parkinson’s Support Group on how Parkinson’s disease can affect speech, voice, and communication in both Korean and English. She highlighted the value of speech therapy in maintaining clear, confident communication and shared practical strategies that help bilingual speakers in daily conversations. Her goal is to support individuals and families in staying connected and improving quality of life through effective communication.

Read the news article (in Korean) on Dr. Lee's talk at KAPSN:

https://www.kyocharoworld.com/fdhgdjbgf-hgfhdfhg-10

https://www.kyocharoworld.com/Chicago-Korean-Parkinsons-Group

Dr. Binna Lee delivered a guest lecture at the Department of Linguistics, University of Ottawa, on the topic of “Navigating the Journey of Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist” Drawing on her background in semantic linguistics and her clinical experience as a certified speech-language pathologist, Dr. Lee highlighted the vital connection between linguistics and speech-language pathology. She emphasized how a strong foundation in linguistic theory enhances the understanding, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders, underscoring the meaningful contributions linguists can make in the field of communication sciences and disorders.