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Zachary La Fratta, Au.D., CCC-A, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Purdue University’s Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences. He specializes in graduate-level pediatric audiology and oversees clinical education at the M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic, focusing on diagnostic intervention services for infants to adults. His expertise spans amplification and Hearing Assistive Technologies (HAT). La Fratta has led initiatives related to Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), emphasizing evaluation and intervention within an interprofessional education framework. He is involved in the SLHS Community Support Outreach Committee and has been recognized as a 2025–2026 SoTL Faculty Fellow by Purdue Innovative Learning. Nationally, he holds the position of Secretary of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Men’s Constituency Caucus, while also being a member of ASHA’s Committee Ambassadors and serving as Vice President of the Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His research interests include advocacy, diversity, and mentorship within the field of audiology.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaches pediatric audiology and supervises clinical education at M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic.
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