Libby Kumin

Libby Kumin is a Professor at Loyola College in Maryland, specializing in speech-language pathology for individuals with Down syndrome across their lifespan. Her work focuses on communication disorders, speech intelligibility, and phonological development in developmental disabilities.

• University: Loyola College in Maryland
• Academic Rank: Professor

Kumin's research spans early speech development to adult communication needs, emphasizing parent training, childhood apraxia of speech, and transition planning to adulthood. She has developed evidence-based interventions for understandable speech in Down syndrome populations, including telehealth and classroom strategies.

Her publications and presentations (2013-2019) highlight trends in lifespan communication, employment barriers for adults with Down syndrome, and technology accessibility. Key subfields include phonology, narrative language, and inclusive computing.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Education Award (Global Down Syndrome Foundation, 2012)
• Dean’s Symposium Research Award (Loyola College)
• Bene Merenti Award (Loyola College)
• Multiple entries in Who's Who directories (1985-present)

Kumin secured grants from the National Science Foundation (EAGER grant for workplace computer interfaces), AccessComputing (job awareness initiatives), and private foundations for speech-language resource development. She has presented nationally on topics like articulation, vocational communication, and family-centered care.