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| Able Kids Foundation, Fort Collins, Colorodo | |||
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About Joan Burleigh
Dr. Joan Burleigh has been involved in the field of audiology with over 30 years of experience in the study of central auditory processing disorders in children and adults. The co-author of the Handbook of Central Auditory Processing Disorders in Children, Dr. Burleigh has authored or co-authored chapters in several textbooks, including the chapter "Central Auditory Processing Disorders" in Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice, (2002) Dr. Burleigh has also authored or co-authored tests for central auditory nervous system function, notably the Ipsilateral-Contralateral Competing Sentences Test.
Dr. Burleigh was recognized for her many contributions and achievements in audiology and on behalf of humanity through the bestowment of the General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Gold Medal. This would be an achievement in its own right, but the distinction is even more noteworthy as Dr. Joan Burleigh was the only non-Mason ever to receive this honor and the only woman. The General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Gold Medal has been presented to President Gerald R. Ford, Senator Sam Nunn of Georgia, and Senator Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona.
Today, Dr. Joan Burleigh is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the Able Kids Foundation. The Able Kids Foundation focuses on research, education and outreach to develop solutions that enrich lives and expand possibilities for those with challenges. The Able Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization that partners with local, national, and international organizations.
Joan earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Tulsa. Burleigh went on to Northwestern University, taking her Master of Arts degree in Audiology before completing her education at Colorado State University with a Doctor of Philosophy in education in the area of special needs.
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