Casie Lucas-Szumigala is a Speech Language Pathologist by trade, but an advocate, collaborator, and educator at heart. To her, communication is the root of everything. It is the thread that keeps us connected with one another for meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives. Thanks to her education at Gallaudet University and subsequent professional experiences, she specializes in working with children and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing on their journey through the development of effective communication skills, proficient use of language, and self-advocacy skills that make an impact across a lifetime. Casie is a faculty member in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at Edinboro University, an Early Interventionist through the state of PA, and owner of the private practice, Handmade Communication, LLC.
Casie Lucas-Szumigala is a Speech Language Pathologist by trade, but an advocate, collaborator, and educator at heart. To her, communication is the root of everything. It is the thread that keeps us connected with one another for meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives. Thanks to her education at Gallaudet University and subsequent professional experiences, she specializes in working with children and adults who are deaf and hard of hearing on their journey through the development of effective communication skills, proficient use of language, and self-advocacy skills that make an impact across a lifetime. Casie is a faculty member in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at Edinboro University, an Early Interventionist through the state of PA, and owner of the private practice, Handmade Communication, LLC. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx