Speech is such an essential part of human communication that we may take it for granted. Not having the ability to speak has historically excluded individuals with severe speech and language disorders from social interaction as well as from opportunities in employment, education and more.
On March 8, 2018 as part of the Women Inspire speaker series, Georgia State’s Dr. MaryAnn Romski discussed her research that has led to new discoveries, technological interventions and supports for parents, teachers and caregivers of children with severe speech and language disorders.
The talk was entitled: “Giving a Voice to Individuals With Disabilities: Breaking the Speech Barrier.”
Dr. Romski is a Regents Professor of Communication, who holds joint appointments in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Education and Human Development.
