College Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Disorders
646-7829
adefroy@nmsu.edu
Biography
Dr. De Froy received her PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her dissertation explored the gesture production of young autistic children.
Dr. De Froy joined the Communication Disorders department at NMSU in the fall of 2023. She is the Global Program Coordinator for the department and teaches a variety of courses on both the Main and Global campuses.
Areas of interest
- Autism
- Neurodiversity
- Child language
Recent Publications
De Froy, A. & Rollins, P. R. (2025). Contributions of motor and social skill on the gesture production of young Autistic children. Autism & Developmental Language Impairments. https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415251355460
De Froy, A. & Rollins, P. R. (2024). Task-related differences in the gesture production of young autistic children. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders. http://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.13033
De Froy, A. & Rollins, P. R. (2023). The cross-racial/ethnic gesture production of young autistic children and their parents. Autism and Developmental Language Impairments, 8, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415231159548
Academic Background
Ph.D The University of Texas at Dallas, Communication Sciences and Disorders
M.S. University of North Texas, Speech & Hearing Sciences
B.S. The University of Texas at Dallas, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
