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Education

M.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University
B.A., English, Kenyon College

About Lucas

Lucas is a Practitioner in Residence in the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ. With a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kenyon College, Lucas pursued his passion for language and communication by earning a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University in 2017.

During his graduate studies, Lucas developed a literacy program at a local shelter for individuals experiencing displacement. He has since worked in the New 51¶ºÄÌ Public Schools for 7 years, where he gained valuable experience in school-based speech-language pathology. Additionally, Lucas has collaborated with Autism Services and Resources of Connecticut (ASRC) to create social groups and life skills programming for young adults with Autism and coordinates a speech pathology program at Sensation Station, a pediatric therapy and wellness center in Guilford, CT.

Lucas specializes in Autism, perceptions of disability, early childhood language and literacy, Alternative and Augmentative Communication, and school-based issues. He believes that enabling individuals with exceptionalities to communicate is a fundamental human right and finds great joy in helping others find their voices. Lucas is excited to join this UNH community and share his knowledge, experience, and passion with students.

Professional Presentations

• Northern, L. (March 2023). Using Mindfulness with School-Aged Children. Educating New 51¶ºÄÌ Public School Personnel - Professional Development, New 51¶ºÄÌ, CT.
• Northern, L. (December 2018). Preschool Speech and Language Development. Education Preschool Educators - Professional Development, New 51¶ºÄÌ, CT.
• Northern, L., Harper, H. (November 2016). Effects of Teaching Caregivers Experiencing Homelessness Decontextualized Language Use in Storybook Readings with Preschool Children. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Conference, Philadelphia, PA.