Carol L. Koch

Professor
School of Health Professions
Samford University
United States of America

Professor Pediatrics
Biography

Dr. Carol Koch comes to Samford from Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. where she served as the Director of Hearing and Speech for the past 20 months. Prior to that appointment, she was an associate professor for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Rockhurst University for nine years. Her clinical, teaching, and research interests include: pediatric speech sound acquisition and speech sound disorders, assessment and intervention for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, family and sibling experiences with a child who has special needs, early intervention, trauma-informed care, and clinical education/supervision. Currently, she is writing a textbook on assessment and intervention for pediatric speech sound disorders. Koch enjoys travelling, photography, reading, and scuba diving. She is also an active member of her faith community.

Research Intrest

Pediatrics, especially birth to age 5 speech sound disorders management of challenging behaviors