Tanna Neufeld
Research Associate
What I do
I am a Research Associated with the Marsico Institute for Early Learning. I support the STEMIE project, focused on developing and disseminating high-quality early childhood practices for inclusive teaching focused on early science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Professional Biography
Tannalynn Neufeld, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in infant and early childhood development, particularly for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex communication needs. A doctoral candidate at Fielding Graduate University, she integrates reflective practice and supervision into her work, fostering inclusive education and advancing transdisciplinary approaches. As a Research Associate at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning, her efforts focus on enhancing inclusive STEM education through the STEMIE 2.0 project. Additionally, she founded the AACcessible Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving communication outcomes for children with disabilities. Tanna’s diverse career spans leadership, research, and clinical practice. She has served as an educator, curriculum developer, and consultant, delivering professional development and advocacy to support inclusive educational practices. An accomplished author and international presenter, Tanna’s work emphasizes policy and practice changes to enhance opportunities for children with significant disabilities. Her passion for empowering families and professionals continues to shape her mission of promoting meaningful, evidence-based solutions in the field of early childhood and special education.
Degree(s)
MA, Infant-Early Childhood Development, Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders, Fielding Graduate University
MS, Speech-Language Pathology, Nova Southeastern University
Featured Publications
Neufeld, T. (2022). Clinical considerations and AAC: Building my AAC village. In N. Hall, J. Juengling-Sudkamp, M.L. Gutmann, and E. R. Cohn (Eds). Fundamentals of AAC: A case-based approach to enhancing communication (pp. 523-524). Plural Publishing, 2022.
Performances
Specialization
Infant and early childhood development
Developmental disabilities
Inclusive educational practices
Transdisciplinary early childhood education models
Project management
Bioecologically grounded research and practice
Curriculum and resource development
Professional development design and instruction