Connie Porcaro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Department Head and Professor
- Ph.D. Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Arizona - M.A. Speech Pathology
University of Northern Colorado - B.A. Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Dakota
Dr. Connie Porcaro is a Professor and the Department Head of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Education and Human Services at ßÏÀÖÔ°. Dr. Porcaro received her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. She teaches courses related to adult neurogenic speech disorders. Her research interests include speech intelligibility, including how speech-language pathologists can work with clients and their listeners in order to improve understanding.
Areas of Expertise
- Evaluation and management of reduced intelligibility
- Speaker and listener factors affecting intelligibility
- Patient/caregiver strategies to improve communication