Michelle Raymond

Michelle Raymond is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, joining the clinical faculty in March 2023. She holds a BS from the University of New Hampshire and an MA from Hampton University. She is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language and Language Disorders (BCS-CL) and a certified member (CCC-SLP) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Her clinical expertise focuses on pediatric populations, with over 15 years of experience in outpatient rehabilitation, schools, and early intervention. She has developed courses in early childhood special education and managed a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team. Her clinical interests include AAC/Assistive Technology, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, neurodevelopmental disorders, and parent education.

Dr. Raymond has specialized training in AAC methodologies (e.g., LAMP, PODD, PECS, CVI Range) and interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Early Start Denver Model, DTTC/REST for apraxia). She actively collaborates with schools and community programs like Camp Freedom and Go Baby Go to enhance accessibility for children with complex communication needs.

• Awards: Recipient of the McLeod-Yoder Award for work with children with severe disabilities.
• Licensure: Arizona Department of Health Services, ASHA Certification.

Her professional contributions include mentoring clinical fellows, supervising students, and advising school teams on classroom communication strategies. Though no grants are explicitly mentioned, her work emphasizes community outreach and interprofessional collaboration.