Overview
Background
Dr Katelyn Melvin is Lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health, Medical and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. Katelyn is committed to collaborating with families and communities to drive meaningful, long-term improvements in developmental outcomes for children. She is passionate about fostering innovation in teaching and learning in higher education, with a particular focus on simulation-based education to advance professional development. Her mixed-methods research explores family-centred practice, health promotion and prevention, and collaborative approaches that drive health service innovation and improve service delivery in the early years.
Availability
- Dr Katelyn Melvin is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
-
Early Intervention
-
Engagement
-
Parent capacity-building
-
Collaboration
-
Health prevention and promotion
-
Service delivery
-
Co-Design
Works
Search Professor Katelyn Melvin’s works on UQ eSpace
2024
Journal Article
Using social media to share universal messages about early language and literacy development with parents and caregivers
Dunstan, Kym, Smith, Helen, Melvin, Katelyn, Ziegenfusz, Shaun, Cronin, Anna and Scarinci, Nerina (2024). Using social media to share universal messages about early language and literacy development with parents and caregivers. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2024.2398783
2024
Journal Article
Exploring the impact of a co-designed shared book reading environment for families in a community hub
Dunstan, Kym, Smith, Helen, Melvin, Katelyn, Loh, Cheryl, Scarinci, Nerina, Frazer-Ryan, Skye and Armstrong, Rebecca (2024). Exploring the impact of a co-designed shared book reading environment for families in a community hub. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 59 (4), 1371-1385. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.13002
2023
Journal Article
An online module to introduce students to private practice.
Forbes, Roma, Bonner, Katy, Phoong, Chu Ting, Ng, Talia, Angwin, Anthony, McClymont, Damian, Scott, Rachel, Wernyjowska, Jo, Melvin, Katelyn, Koo, Rachel and Hoyle, Melanie (2023). An online module to introduce students to private practice.. Education in the Health Professions, 63 (3), 114-120. doi: 10.4103/EHP.EHP_18_23
2023
Journal Article
Co-designing a shared book reading environment at a community hub
Smith, Helen, Dunstan, Kym, Melvin, Katelyn, Armstrong, Rebecca, Frazer-Ryan, Skye and Scarinci, Nerina (2023). Co-designing a shared book reading environment at a community hub. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25 (3), 376-387. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2023.2182742
2022
Journal Article
What do speech–language pathologists do to support families’ active involvement in early intervention? Exploring moment-to-moment interactions in sessions
Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2022). What do speech–language pathologists do to support families’ active involvement in early intervention? Exploring moment-to-moment interactions in sessions. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 25 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2022.2092211
2022
Book Chapter
Re-analyzing qualitative data: using meta-synthesis approaches to bring qualitative data together
Skeat, Jemma, Barnard, Rachel, Hudson, Kyla, Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2022). Re-analyzing qualitative data: using meta-synthesis approaches to bring qualitative data together. Diving deep into qualitative data analysis in communication disorders research. (pp. 231-256) edited by Rena Lyons, Lindy McAllister, Clare Carroll, Deborah Hersh and Jemma Skeat. London: J&R Press.
2022
Book Chapter
Analysis of visual data
Verdon, Sarah, Melvin, Katelyn and Cronin, Anna (2022). Analysis of visual data. Diving deep into qualitative data analysis in communication disorders research. (pp. 197-230) edited by Rena Lyons, Lindy McAllister, Clare Carroll, Deborah Hersh and Jemma Skeat. London, United Kingdom: J&R Press.
2021
Journal Article
Exploring the complexity of how families are engaged in early speech–language pathology intervention using video‐reflexive ethnography
Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2021). Exploring the complexity of how families are engaged in early speech–language pathology intervention using video‐reflexive ethnography. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 56 (2), 360-373. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12609
2020
Other Outputs
Exploring the complexity of engagement with families in early speech-language pathology intervention
Melvin, Katelyn (2020). Exploring the complexity of engagement with families in early speech-language pathology intervention. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/b7f179f
2020
Journal Article
What does a family who is “engaged” in early intervention look like? Perspectives of Australian speech-language pathologists
Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2020). What does a family who is “engaged” in early intervention look like? Perspectives of Australian speech-language pathologists. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1784279
2019
Journal Article
“We don't know what we don't know”: providing information about communication to families of children with Down syndrome
Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Ryan, Brooke (2019). “We don't know what we don't know”: providing information about communication to families of children with Down syndrome. Child: Care, Health and Development, 45 (3), 423-432. doi: 10.1111/cch.12658
2019
Journal Article
What does “engagement” mean in early speech pathology intervention? A qualitative systematised review
Melvin, Katelyn, Meyer, Carly and Scarinci, Nerina (2019). What does “engagement” mean in early speech pathology intervention? A qualitative systematised review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (18), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1563640
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Katelyn Melvin is:
- Available for supervision
Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.
Media
Enquiries
For media enquiries about Dr Katelyn Melvin's areas of expertise, story ideas and help finding experts, contact our Media team: