Connie Porcaro, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Portrait

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 Valdosta State University. 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

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    229.219.1329

    cporcaro@valdosta.edu

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