Frederick DiCarlo

Frederick DiCarlo has 30 years of experience in speech-language pathology. He views himself as a specialist within the areas of adult dysphagia (swallowing and feeding disorders) and adult neurogenic communication disorders, having practiced in acute, subacute, rehabilitation, and academic settings.

DiCarlo’s teaching philosophy is motivated by a learner and patient-centered approach, with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-based learning, evidence-based practice, interprofessional education and practice, and using virtual-patient engagement to teach students.

DiCarlo’s lifelong passion for the arts inspired him to earn an undergraduate minor in fine arts, theater, and dance. His training within his minor provides him with an artistic approach to clinical pedagogy and services.

DiCarlo’s recent publications in using the arts to improve communication were featured in a chapter of a John Hopkins Press health book, A Caregiver’s Guide to Communication Problems from Brain Injury or Disease, and in Art in Clinical Practice, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Therapies. Other contributions to using the arts include the ASHA Leader, a monthly newsmagazine, and the Channel 10 Local South Florida Television News.

DiCarlo’s other scholarly activities include presentations, research, publications, and grants in the areas of dysphagia, treating individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), telehealth, and the Parkinson Voice Project SPEAKOUT! grant recipient.