The Cocoon

MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC Founder, Chrysalis Orofacial Founder, the Cocoon Speech-Language Pathologist Certified Orofacial Myologist International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders. She is currently appointed and in good standing as an Assistant Professor within the voluntary faculty series in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. She was a Founding Board Member for the International Consortium for Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). ​ Autumn has completed specialty continuing education including Beckman Oral Motor, TummyTime! Method, Understanding the Orofacial Complex, and Foundations in Myofascial Release for Neck, Voice, and Swallowing. She has experience working in the school system, early intervention, and outpatient clinics including a nationally award-winning intensive feeding program. Autumn specializes in orofacial function and development throughout the lifespan. ​ Autumn has been invited to speak for many prestigious conferences and organizations including the International Association for Orofacial Myology (IAOM) and the International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). Autumn also has experience presenting webinars. She has presented as part of GOLD Learning's First Tongue Tie Symposium. She has written professional articles and has been featured on podcasts. She also has trained thousands of professionals from varying fields. ​ Autumn is married to Dr. Zach Henning and they have a daughter Makena Henning. They reside in the Greer, South Carolina with their beloved cats. Her hobbies include travel, reading, church, and any activity with family!