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John Costello serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, while directing the Augmentative Communication Program at Boston Children's Hospital. His dual appointment bridges academic instruction with clinical leadership in speech pathology.
His clinical research focuses on:
- Developing augmentative communication systems for ALS patients
- Implementing voice-restoration technologies for neurodegenerative conditions
- Creating tailored communication solutions across pediatric and adult populations
As Director of the Augmentative Communication Program, he leads clinical teams providing assessments and interventions using both high-tech speech-generating devices and low-tech communication aids. His work directly addresses the progressive speech loss characteristic of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
Professional affiliations include:
- Boston University: Primary academic appointment in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
- Boston Children's Hospital: Clinical leadership in augmentative communication
Contact: john.costello@childrens.harvard.edu | Phone: 781-216-2220
