Name: Leah Carpenter
Position: Clinical Instructor and Speech-Language Pathologist
Education:
- M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, UW-Eau Claire, 2017
- B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders, UW-Eau Claire, 2015
Teaching: Leah prioritizes safety and regulation with her students and strives to create an inclusive environment built on trusting relationships. She is passionate about enriching student’s clinical experiences by providing real-world perspective, fostering practical clinical skills, and promoting self-reflection and advocacy.
Current Courses: CDIS 577: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Areas of Interest:
- Autism
- Neurodiversity-affirming instruction
- Language disorders
- AAC
- Early childhood
- Caregiver coaching and counseling
- Disability advocacy
Leah has completed several professional development courses, including Trauma Informed Therapy for Autistic Individuals, Goal Writing for Autistic Students, Conscious Discipline, and AAC for Gestalt Language Processors.
