Irene Garcia-Benavides, EdD, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Specialist
Phone:
936-267-7250
Languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language, French, Russian
Departments:
Office location:
17580 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Irene Garcia-Benavides, EdD, CCC-SLP
Irene García-Benavides, EdD, CCC-SLP, is a board-certified Speech Language Pathologist with more than 18 years clinical experience providing services for bilingual Spanish-English patients with different communication challenges. Irene also has experience with patients who are deaf and hard of hearing and has published research studies regarding this population.
Personal Statement
I believe parents are crucial for the development of hearing, speech and language skills. My work includes guiding parents to enable their children to develop comprehensive and expressive language skills, which is the key to eliminating communication barriers.
Clinical Interests
Language development in patients with hearing loss as well as those in multilingual households
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | Other | Doctor of Education | 2023 |
| Universidad Católica del Perú | Masters | Master in Education | 2006 |
| Texas A & M - Kingsville | Certification | Certificate of Clinical Competence Coursework | 2006 |
| Universidad Nacional Mayor De, San Marcos | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Linguistics | 1998 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Member |
| American Speech-Language and Hearing Association | Member |
| National Association of the Deaf | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Hearing loss
García-Benavides, I. (2023) Speech-Language Pathologists’ Barriers to Providing Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Ages 2–9.
Mattes, L., García-Easterly, I. (2008) Bilingual Speech and Language Intervention Resource. Academic Communication Associates.
García-Benavides, I. (2005) Métodos De Enseñanza y Nivel De Competencia Bilingüe Castellano-Lengua De Señas Peruana En Adultos.
García Benavides, I. (2002). Lenguaje De Señas Entre Niños Sordos De Padres Sordos Y Oyentes.