Grace Hao
Dr. Grace Hao, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is the chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at North Carolina Central University since 2019. She joined NCCU in 2002 and served previously as the program coordinator for the Communication Disorders program and chair of the Department of Allied Professions.
Dr. Hao has developed and taught a range of essential courses for medical speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and has enriched the CSD curriculum with specialized topics, including Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders, Voice and Communication Services for Transgender and Non-binary Individuals, and Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her clinical expertise extends across the lifespan, with a focus on gender-affirming voice services and bilingual Chinese-English speech and language services.
Dr. Hao is deeply committed to enhancing global student learning opportunities. She founded the Chinese International Speech-Language and Hearing Association and served as its president from 2014 to 2019. Her previous roles include serving as a committee member on the International Issues Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and as a member and chair of the ASHA Academic Affairs Board. Currently, she is a member of the nominating committee and a site visitor for the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Dedicated to fostering collaborative interprofessional education and practice, Dr. Hao has contributed to the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) interprofessional education (IPE)/interprofessional practice (IPP) committee. She is also a member of the National Academy of Professionals (NAP) and currently serves on the Executive Council of the NAP SLP Academy.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field, Dr. Hao was honored as a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2024, one of the highest accolades bestowed by ASHA.
Education
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Ph.D., Communication Disorders |
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio |
2002 |
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M.M., Genetics |
Chinese Academy of Medicine, Beijing |
1997 |
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M.D., Preventative Medicine |
Southeast University, Nanjing |
1994 |
Courses
Publications
Articles:
Hancock AB, Hao G*, Ni A, Liu H, Johnson LW. (2023) Gender Attributions by Cisgender and Gender Diverse Listeners Rating Vowels, Reading, and Monologues. J Voice. 2023 Nov 14:S0892-1997(23) 00288-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.09.011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37973434.
Liu B, Hao G, Cui Y, Fang J, Ji M, Wu J, Jiang J, Shao J, Liu H. (2023). Introduction of Voice Type Component (VTC) as an Effective Acoustic Voice Analysis Method in Tele-evaluation. J Voice. Aug 4:S0892-1997(23)00215-1
Chang, Y. J., Hao, G.*, Ni, A. P., Layton, T., Huang, J. Y., Yang, S. F., & Chen, S. C. (2022). Preterm oral feeding scale to assist in neonatal intensive care units. Pediatrics & Neonatology, 63(3), 269-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2021.12.008
Chang, YJ, Hao, G, Huang, JY, Yang, SF, Huang, CC, & Chen, SC (2021). Clinical validation of the preterm oral feeding readiness assessment scale in Taiwan. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 59 (2021) e84-e92
Liu, HX, Li, ZY, & Hao, G *. (2021). Research progress of voice assessment and treatment via telemedicine. Chinese scientific journal of hearing and speech
rehabilitation, 19 (3). doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-4933.2021.03.009
Liu, HX, Hao, G., et al. (2021). Effectiveness and feasibility of telepractice on voice therapy for female teachers in elementary schools with self-reported voice disorders. Journal of Voice. 2021 Sep 25; S0892-1997(21)00255-1.
doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.07.015.
Li, ZY** & Hao, G* (2020). The Status Review of Stuttering in China and a Case Study of Mandarin-Speaking Adult with Stuttering, Chinese Scientific Journal of Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation; 18 (2), 129-133. doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-4933.2020.02.000
Liu, HX., Hao, G.*, & Gao, LQ. (2019). Introduction to Voice modification in Transgender and other Gender Variant populations. Journal of Audiology and
Speech Pathology. Doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7299.2019.03.25
Li, WH, Hu, LF, Yuan, L, Hao, G*. & Zhu, ZW. (2019). The Application of the First Year Inventory (FYI-C) for ASD Screening in China. Journal of Pediatric Nursing; 44 (1), 72-78. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.11.004
Layton, T. & Hao, G*. (2018). Academic Developmental Stages for HFA and LFA Mandarin-English Speakers: Four Case Studies. Austin Journal of Autism &
Related Disabilities; 4 (1): 1051
Layton, T., & Hao, G*. (2017). Academic skills in high-functioning and low-functioning Chinese children with autism. Journal of Intellectual Disability-Diagnosis and Treatment, 5(1), 7-17. doi:10.6000/2292-2598.2017.05.01.2
Hao, G., & Layton, T. L. (2017). Early academic skills in Chinese children with autism spectrum disorders. Speech, Language and Hearing, 21(1), 55-65. doi:10.1080/2050571x.2017.1329182
Xi, Y, Liu, L., Hao, G., Abudusadike. Z., Jiang, C. Zhang, J, & Wang, B. (2017). Research of Cerebral Activation in Uygur-speaking and Chinese-speaking participants during verb generation task with functional magnetic resonance imaging. Medicine (Baltimore),96(30). doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000007460.
Hao, G., McCrea, E., McNeilly, L., & Wang, R (2015). CISHA: The history and development of the Chinese International Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Perspectives on Global Issues on Communication Sciences and Related Disorders, 5 (1): 12-20. doi:10.1044/gics5.1.12
Layton, T. L., Hao, G., Zou, X., Li, L., Shao, Z., Yao, M., … Jiang, Z. (2015). Differentiating low- and high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder, children with intellectual disability, and typically developing children in a Chinese population. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 40(2), 137-146. doi:10.3109/13668250.2015.1022514
Layton, T. & Hao, G. (2014). Early assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Psychological abnormalities in Children, 3:130. doi:10.4172/23299525.1000130
Layton, T., Chuang, M. C., & Hao, G. (2014). Play behaviours in Chinese toddlers with Down syndrome. Journal of Psychological abnormalities in Children, 3:131. doi:10.4172/23299525.1000130
Hao, G., Layton, T. L., Zou, X., & Li, D. (2014). Evaluating autism in a Chinese population: the Clinical Autism Diagnostic Scale. World Journal of Pediatrics, 10(2), 160-163. doi:10.1007/s12519-014-0466-0
Hao, G, Xue, S., & Cheng, J., & Schepper. L. D. (2012). A Preliminary Investigation of Prenatal Stress and Risk Factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Insights, 4 15-30.
Feng, YQ, Hao, G. Xue, A, & Max, L. (2011). Detecting anticipatory effects in speech articulation by means of spectral coefficient analyses. Speech Communication, 53(6):842-854.
Xue, S., Schepper, L., & Hao, G. (2009). Treatment of spasmodic dysphonia with homeopathic Medicine: A clinical case report. The Journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy. 98 (1): 56-59.
Xue, S., Schepper, L, & Hao, G. (2008). Homeopathic treatment of spasmodic dysphonia: A preliminary clinical experimentation. Journal of National Society of Allied Health. 5 (6): 43-51.
Hao, J. & Layton, T. (2007). Treatment Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice. 13 (9), 807-813.
Xue, S. & Hao, J.G. (2007). Holistic rehabilitation: integrating complementary and alternative medicine into allied health professions. Journal of National Society for Allied Health. 5(4). 57-70.
Xue, S., Hao, G. & Mayo, R. (2006). Volumetric measurements of vocal tracts for male speakers from different races. Journal of Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics. 15(2).
Xue, S. & Hao, G. (2006). Normative Standards for Vocal Tract Dimensions by race as Measured by Acoustic Pharyngometry. Journal of Voice. 20(3): 391-400.
Xu, L, Li, Y., Hao, J., Chen, X., Xue, S. & Han, D. (2004). Tone production in Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants: a preliminary study. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 124, 363-367.
Xue, S. A. & Hao, J.G. (2003). Gender differences in the senile changes of human vocal tract and the acoustic correlates of speech. Journal of Speech Language & Hearing Research, 46 (3), 689-701.
Xue, S., Hagstrom, F. & Hao, G. (2002). Speaking Fo characteristics of bilingual Chinese-English speakers: a functional system approach. Asian Pacific Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing, 7, 55-62.
Xue, A., Neeley R., Hagstrom, F. & Hao, G. (2001). Speaking Fo characteristics of Euro-American and African American elderly speakers: building a clinical comparative platform. Journal of Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 13, 245-252.
Books:
Shao, Z. & Hao, G. (Ed) (2019). Autism: Assessment and Management. Chongqing Publishing Group: Chongqing, China. ISBN: 978-7-562-190714
Wang, R., Chen, J., Hao, G., & Zhou, H. C. (2018). International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative-Chinese (IDDSI-C) Manual. Qinghua Publishing Company: Beijing, China. ISBN: 978-7-5304-9177-5
Wang, R. & Hao, G. (2018). Introduction of Speech language pathology. Qinghua Publishing Company: Beijing, China. ISBN: 978-7-5304-9176-8
Layton, T., & Hao, G. (2013). Structured Language Program for Children. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-44073-1
Book Chapters:
Hao, G. & Zou, WY. (2019). Autism diagnosis and assessment: In Shao, Z. & Hao, G.
(2019). Autism: Assessment and Management. ISBN: 978-7-5621-9071-4. Chongqing Publishing Group: Chongqing, China.
Chen, T., Hao, G. & Liu, C. J. (2017). Voice Disorders & Dysphagia. In Dou, Z. Dysphagia. ISBN: 978-7-117-24416-9. Peoples Medical Publishing Home: Beijing, China.
Tests and Resources:
Zou, X., Hao, G., & Layton, T. (2019). Autism Diagnostic Scale. ISBN: 978-7-117-21734-7. People’s Medical Publishing House, Beijing, China.