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. Leah also holds her SOS Feeding Therapy certificate.
