Rae Sonnenmeier

Rae Sonnenmeier is Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education at UNH's Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, with adjunct appointment in Pediatrics at Geisel School of Medicine. She holds a PhD from SUNY Buffalo and received the 2012 Early Education and Intervention Network Award for leadership.

Clinical Focus: Specializes in family-centered care for:

• Early childhood speech-language disorders
• Augmentative/alternative communication (AAC)
• Autism spectrum interventions
• Gender-affirming voice training

Research Contributions: Publications examine inclusive education models, online learning impacts during COVID-19, and interdisciplinary leadership development. Recent work (2022-2023) addresses mental well-being in virtual instruction and socio-cultural aspects of land use.

Leadership: Coordinates clinical programs and externships as Director of Clinical Education. Served as NH-ME LEND Interdisciplinary Training Director (1999-2009) and contributes to state autism councils. Mentors graduate researchers studying AAC efficacy and autism interventions.

Awards & Recognition:

• Early Education and Intervention Network Recognition Award (2012)
• Tindle-Shupe Clinical Excellence Award (1984)