About the Author

Deidra Darst is a senior at Marshall University majoring in Communication Disorders.  She will graduate in May 2008 and will attend graduate school in order to receive a Masters of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.  Through course work and clinical observations during her senior year, she has developed an interest in working with pediatric clients as well as geriatric clients.  She finds all aspects of communication fascinating and enjoys learning about commmunication disorders.  Deidra is an active member of Marshall University’s National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and plans to be active within the field of speech-language pathology for years to come.