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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

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Micco, K, & Overby M. (2025, July). Differential diagnosis of motor speech disorders when oral structural anomalies are present. Apraxia Kids National Convention (Virtual).

Micco, K., (2025, March). Understanding the complexity of caregiver roles in recovery. Panel discussion at John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.

Overby, M. & Micco, K. (2024, July). Parents as team members and advocates in goal writing. Apraxia Kids National Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.     

Rusiewicz, H.L., Icht, M. Micco, K., Pickard, C., Carl, M. & Kim, J. (2022, November). Can beat that! An introduction to looping beatboxing into speech-language pathology practices. Seminar presented American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Pickard, C., Rusiewicz, H.L., Micco, K., & Kim, J. (2022, November). Beatboxing integrated with speech therapy: Engagement and experiences of young adults with down syndrome. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Pickard, C., Rusiewicz, H., Micco, K., Miladinov, A., Yanchak, M., & Kim, J. (2020, November). Experiences and perceptions of individuals following interactive beatboxing programs. Proposal accepted at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA. (Convention canceled).

Rahill, C., Rusiewicz, H. L., Micco, K., & Belardi, K. (2019, November). The effects of visual communication partner on beat gesture productions.  Technical seminar presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.

Micco, K., (2019, May). Parent Q&A. Panel discussion at Apraxia Kids Apraxia Awareness event, Pittsburgh, PA.   

Bulgarelli, R., Moyer, L., Micco, K., & Rusiewicz, H. L. (2018, November). Embracing community engagement in speech-language pathology education: An experience focused on movement, music, and literacy. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Armstrong, C., Rusiewicz, H.L., Micco, K., & Chen, Y. (2018, November). Ultrasound visual biofeedback and accent modification: Effects on consonant and vowel accuracy for Mandarin English language learners. Clinical Research Technical Session presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

DeLisio, P., Rusiewicz, H.L & Micco, K. (2018, November). The role of ultrasound biofeedback in accent modification services: Effects on vowel accuracy for a Spanish-speaking English language learner. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Overby, M. & Micco, K. (2018, July).  Enhancing literacy skills in children with CAS through parent-child interactive reading strategies. Seminar presented at the Apraxia Kids National Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Overby, M. & Micco, K., (2018, March). Social and behavioral challenges for young children with SSD. Poster presented at the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Marra, L., & Micco, K. (2017, November). Parent training to increase interactive communication using AAC applications. Poster presented at the American Speech and Hearing Association National Convention, Los Angeles, CA.

Micco, K. (2017, August). Childhood apraxia of speech: From evaluation to treatment. All day professional development presentation at Allegheny Intermediate Unit IV, Pittsburgh, PA.

Overby, M. & Micco, K. (2017, July).  Social and behavioral goals for young children with childhood apraxia of speech. Seminar presented at the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America National Conference, San Diego, CA.          

Micco, K. (2017, March). Incorporating alternative and augmentative communication techniques into a multi-sensory therapy approach. Seminar presented at Speech Hearing Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.                                                                                                       

Rusiewicz, H.L., & Micco, K. (2015, July). The neurological basis of childhood apraxia of speech.  Seminar presented at Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America National Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Hammer, D. W., & Micco, K. (2014, July). Incorporating alternative and augmentative communication techniques into a multi-sensory therapy approach. Seminar presented at American Speech and Hearing Association Schools Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hammer, D. W., & Micco, K. (2013, July). Incorporating alternative and augmentative communication techniques into a multi-sensory therapy approach. Seminar presented Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America National Conference, Denver, CO.

Micco, K., Chen, Y., & Kimelman, M.D.Z.K., (2007, November). A comparison between habitual and optimum pitch in pre-school aged children.  Poster presented at American Speech and Hearing Association National Conference, Boston, MA.

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