Cathy Binger, Ph. D., CCC-SLP
Cathy Binger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor at the University of New Mexico who specializes in AAC. She has been an SLP for over 25 years and has expertise in building functional communication skills with individuals who use AAC. Dr. Binger is an active researcher who develops and evaluates intervention programs designed to enhance the language skills of children who use AAC. She has published numerous research articles, book chapters, and books relating to AAC.
Jennifer Kent-Walsh, Ph. D., CCC-SLP
Jennifer Kent-Walsh, PhD., CCC-SLP, FLASHA Honoree, ASHA Fellow, is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Director of the Assistive Technology Demonstration Center / AAC Lab, and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health Professions and Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Dr. Kent-Walsh and her research collaborators, including primary research collaborator Dr. Cathy Binger, develop and evaluate interventions designed to improve language and communication outcomes for children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Dr. Kent-Walsh teaches in the areas of AAC and assistive technology at UCF and has published research findings widely in the speech-language pathology literature. She is currently a Principal Investigator for research projects and programs funded by the Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, the Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology and Services, the WITH Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health (NIDCD).
SLP/BCBA; SLP Kate Grandbois (she/her) & Amy Wonkka (she/her)
Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.
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