Suzanne Pennington

Suzanne Pennington, MS, CCC-SLP, is an Instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). She specializes in aphasia, dysphagia, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, serving as faculty coordinator for the Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders concentration and co-instructor of CD 839: Aphasia Assessment and Intervention. Her clinical work includes roles at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston, where she co-developed the SiHPs CAP intensive aphasia program.

Education:

• BA in Psychology, Bucknell University
• MS in Speech-Language Pathology, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Research & Clinical Focus: Advanced therapy techniques for aphasia, alexia, and agraphia. Collaborates with inter-professional teams to improve life participation outcomes for individuals with neurogenic communication disorders. Active in validating clinical tools like the CPIB for aphasia patients.

Awards & Recognition:

• Research Fellow (Tedy’s Team Center, 2023)

Professional Contributions: Regular presenter at ASHA National Conventions (e.g., 2023 presentation on interprofessional aphasia programs). Co-developer of innovative aphasia assessment protocols and creative treatment approaches for acquired language disorders.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Aphasia Center within IHP’s Impact Practice Center, leading interdisciplinary clinical education initiatives.