Louisa Finn

Louisa Finn is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at SUNY New Paltz. A clinical supervisor and educator, she has taught undergraduate courses like Language Development in Children and Phonetics since her appointment in 1998. Her work focuses on speech and language therapeutic services for infants, children, and adults with communication disorders.

• Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical curiosity, and reflective learning in supervision.
• Research Interests: Phonological impairments in young children, intersections between phonological and reading deficits, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with reading specialists.
• Professional Affiliation: Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).