Nicholas Fasanello, MS, CF-SLP
Speech Therapy Clinical Fellow
Nicholas is a recent graduate from Western Carolina University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders (WCU CSD) program. Prior to obtaining his masters, he completed a bachelors at East Tennessee State University where he studied Psychology and Linguistics. Through his studies, he has developed a particular interest in pediatric language, social thinking, executive function, augmentative/alternative communication, and prelinguistic communication. While studying within the WCU CSD program, Nicholas had the opportunity to specialize in the areas of interprofessional practice, autism spectrum disorder, and moderate-severe intellectual disabilities through a US Department of Education Personnel Preparation grant program and is committed to family coaching in an effort to see gains outside of the clinic. He has research experience in the areas of language development, executive functioning, adverse childhood experiences, minority stress, and the construct of communication disorders as a concealable stigmatized identity and has presented at regional and national conferences. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and exploring communities that are new to him.