Samantha Jordan received her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology with a concentration in Autism from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and is currently a dedicated school-based speech-language pathologist. Her diverse career spans experiences in pediatric outpatient clinics, private practice, public and private schools, and early intervention settings. Samantha has taught multiple courses through the Speech@Emerson online Master's degree program. Her clinical areas of interest include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), developmental language disorders, literacy, and severe phonological disorders. She has also organized professional development for teachers and staff, conducted community-based parent training sessions, and presented at national conferences. Beyond her profession, Samantha finds joy in reading, crafting, and spending quality time with her family.

Areas of Emphasis:

• Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity/Bilingual Speakers/English as a Second Language
• Developmental Language Disorder
• Genetic Syndromes (Associated with Language Disorders)
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Language/Learning Disabilities
• Parent Coaching
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Literacy: Reading/Dyslexia
• Literacy: Writing/Spelling

Ages of Emphasis:

• Birth to Three
• Early Education (Ages 3–5)
• Early Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
• Middle School/High School (Grades 7–12)