About the Author

Linsey Cushing is currently a senior in the Communication Disorders Department at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.  After graduating in May with her Bachelor of Science degree, Linsey plans on getting her Master’s degree in Speech-Lanugage Pathology.  Linsey’s major area of interest for future work is with the pediatric population, especially cochlear implants and children on the Autism spectrum. She is the secretary of Marshall University’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). When she is not busy with school, Linsey enjoys teaching dance at Libby’s Dance Connection in South Charleston, West Virginia, to pupils ranging from three years old to adults.  She also enjoys dancing herself, especially jazz and tap.  Other hobbies include spending time with her friends and family, shopping, reading, and going to the beach.