Mary Engel Callie Lawrence

Multimodal Communication

A Talk by Mary Engel and Callie Lawrence B.Sc. (Hons); PGCE; M.Sc.

About this Talk

This talk is on the transformative power of multimodal communication and its use in the lives of individuals living with Rett syndrome.

02 November 2023, 11:00 AM

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

About The Speakers

Mary Engel

Mary Engel

Mary Engel, wife to NBC’s Richard Engel, is mom to Henry and Theo. Henry was born with Rett syndrome, and very sadly passed away due to complications from Rett in August of 2022 at the age of six. Upon receiving Henry’s diagnosis, the Engels set out to raise awareness about Rett.


Callie Lawrence

Callie Lawrence B.Sc. (Hons); PGCE; M.Sc.

AAC Specialist Teacher, AAC teaching

Callie is a qualified teacher based in the UK. She has previously worked in both a mainstream and SEN school but after her niece was diagnosed with Rett syndrome in January 2015 she focused on supporting her to develop communication abilities.