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Dorothy Leone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Iona University, where she also serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator. She is a certified speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP) with New York State licensure and plays a key role in the university's Interprofessional Education (IPE) initiatives as a member of the Faculty Steering Group.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Columbia University
- MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Teachers College, Columbia University
- BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Iona College
Her research and teaching focus on autism spectrum disorders, social communication development, and interprofessional education. She teaches graduate courses in child language development and disorders, social communication, and diagnostics, and supervises clinical training at the Iona University Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic.
The recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating interprofessional education into graduate SLP training and expanding autism awareness through professional development. Her work emphasizes practical, community-focused applications in educational and clinical settings, particularly in New York and international contexts like Pakistan.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association (NYSSHLA)
Dr. Leone advises graduate students and has contributed to curriculum development and faculty-led initiatives in IPE. She has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards or grants, but her leadership in launching IPE at Iona reflects significant institutional impact. She maintains an active role in professional development through virtual workshops and conference presentations.
She is a key figure in the CSD department, having helped establish Iona’s graduate program in 2010 and continuing to shape its academic and clinical direction.
