Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, has more than 40 years of experience working with children, their families, and their teachers in schools and clinical settings focusing on developing social communication, oral language, and literacy. She served as an associate professor teaching in areas related to communication development and challenges. She has provided professional development for a variety of audiences across the United States and internationally. Lucy presents an inclusive and research-to-practice perspective, blending areas of social communication, oral language, and literacy, resulting in effective and engaging learning opportunities for children. Lucy is the lead author of Good Talking Words 2nd Edition, a social communication skills program for young children; Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) for Early Childhood Educators 2nd Edition, and Building Early Literacy and Language Skills, a resource and activity guide for young children.