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Biography

Ms. Micco is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Speech Production Disorder Clinic where she supervises graduate students in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with speech production disorders. She has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 2007 in both the outpatient and educational settings. Her work has focused on the evaluation and treatment of children with speech production disorders including childhood apraxia of speech, structural speech issues and VPI, voice disorders, language disorders, and pragmatic language disorders. Her primary areas of interest include speech production disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and accent reduction. She is Recognized by Apraxia KidsTM for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. In addition to clinical instruction, Ms. Micco teaches the Clinical Seminar in Professional Issues and Ethics course. She is the co-advisor of Duquesne’s National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) chapter, as well as the co-advisor of Duquesne Best Buddies. 

Education

  • M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Duquesne University, 2007
  • B.S., Health Science, Duquesne University, 2006

Research Interests or Expertise

  • Pediatrics
  • Speech Production Disorders
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Motor Speech Disorders
  • Structural Speech Disorders
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication

School

About

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana (2022). “Can Beat That! An Introduction to Looping Beatboxing into Speech-Language Pathology Practices”  (1 hour seminar—non-presenting author) secondary author with Heather Rusiewicz Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Michal Icht, Ph.D., Garrett “Scooter” Oyama, M.S., CCC-SLP, Catherine Pickard, M.S., Micalle Carl, Ph.D., James Kim

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana (2022) . “Beatboxing Integrated With Speech Therapy: Engagement and Experiences of Young Adults With Down Syndrome” (poster presentation non-presenting author) secondary author with Catherine Pickard, M.S., Heather Rusiewicz Ph.D., CCC-SLP and James Kim

University of Shanghai TCM, Shanghai, China (2019). “Utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Across Communication Disorders”

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, Orlando, Florida (2019). “The Effects of Visual Communication Partner on Beat Gesture Productions” (technical session—author only) secondary author with Clare Rahill and Heather Rusiewicz Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Apraxia Kids—Apraxia Awareness-Apraxia Specialist Panel, Pittsburgh, PA (2019). Sat on an Apraxia Specialist Panel with Q&A for parents.

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, Boston, MA (2018). “Ultrasound Visual Biofeedback & Accent Modification: Effects on Consonant & Vowel Accuracy for Mandarin English Language Learners” (technical clinical session—author only) secondary author with Courtney Armstrong, MS., (primary author) Heather Rusiewicz Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Yang Chen Ph.D.

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, Boston, MA (2018). “Embracing Community Engagement in Speech-Language Pathology Education: An Experience Focused on Movement, Music & Literacy” (poster presentation) co-presented with Rebecca Bulgarelli, Laura Moyer, and Heather Rusiewicz Ph.D., CCC-SLP

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, Boston, MA (2018). “The Role of Ultrasound Feedback on Accent Modification Services” (poster presentation—author only) with Paul DeLisio (primary author) and Heather Rusiewicz Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Apraxia Kids—Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC (2018). “Enhancing Literacy Skills in Children with CAS through Parent-Child Interactive Reading Strategies” co-presented with Megan Overby, PhD., CCC-SLP

Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association—Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA (2018). “Social and Behavioral Challenges for Young Children With SSD” (Poster Presentation) co-presented with Megan Overby, PhD., CCC-SLP

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Convention, Los Angeles, CA (2017). “Parent Training to Increase Interactive Communication using AAC Applications” (poster presentation) co-presented with Lori Marra, M.A., CCC-SLP

Allegheny Intermediate Unit IV, Pittsburgh, PA (2017). “Childhood Apraxia of Speech: From Evaluation to Treatment.”

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America—Annual Conference, San Diego, CA (2017). “Social and Behavioral Goals for Young Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech” with Megan Overby, Ph.D, CCC-SLP

Speech Hearing Association of Virginia—Annual Conference, Richmond, VA (2017). "Incorporating Alternative and Augmentative Communication Techniques into a Multi-Sensory Therapy Approach”

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America—Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX (2015). "The Neurological Basis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech” with Heather Leavy-Rusiewicz, Ph.D, CCC-SLP

American Speech and Hearing Association—ASHA Schools Conference, Pittsburgh, PA (2014). “Incorporating Alternative and Augmentative Communication Techniques into a Multi-Sensory Therapy Approach” co-presented with David W. Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLP

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America—Annual Conference, Denver, CO (2013). “Incorporating Alternative and Augmentative Communication Techniques into a Multi-Sensory Therapy Approach” co-presented with David W. Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLP

Smith-Lemli Opitz Family and Medical Conference—Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA (2013). “The Use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Techniques for Individuals with Smith-Lemli-Orpitz”

Mid-Western Intermediate Unit IV, Grove City, PA (2012). “Multi-Sensory Therapy Approach for Children with Apraxia of Speech” with David W. Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLP

Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association—Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA (2008). “A Comparison Between Habitual and Optimum Pitch in Pre-School Aged Children” (Poster Presentation)

American Speech and Hearing Association—National Conference, Boston, MA (2007). “A Comparison Between Habitual and Optimum Pitch in Pre-School Aged Children” (Poster Presentation)

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (2020). “Ultrasound Visual Biofeedback and Accent Modification: Effects on Consonant and Vowel Accuracy for Mandarin English Language Learners” Armstrong, C., Rusiewicz, H.L., Micco, K., & Chen, Y.

SIG 2, Neurogenic Communication Disorders Perspectives Peer-Reviewed Journal (2019). “Communication Partner Training to Increase Interactive Communication Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A Case Study” co-authored with Lori J. Marra, MA CCC-SLP

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (2009). “Investigation of Habitual Pitch during Free Play Activities for Preschool-Aged Children“ (Vol. 73; Volume 1; pp 73-80) with Mikael D.Z. Kimelman, Ph.D and Yang Chen, Ph.D