Chris Gibbons

Chris Gibbons has worked in a variety of AAC clinical, research, and industry settings as a private practitioner, assistive technology specialist, instructor, and consultant. As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in AAC for more than 25 years, he has focused on advocating for and contributing to SGD user success through increased access efficiencies and by working to improve funding for SGDs. Chris received his PhD in Developmental Psychology from the Ohio State University, has taught graduate level courses in AAC at several universities, and contributed as a clinical researcher investigating BCI and natural language modeling techniques. Most recently he has been active in the use of AI and LLMs with AAC. His role at Smartbox Assistive Technology is as Senior Vice President of Clinical Education.

Disclosures:

Financial:

Chris Gibbons is a salaried employee of Smartbox Assistive Technology. He is also a principal investigator on a funded project supported by the ALS Association.

Nonfinancial:

Chris is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), including ASHA SIG 12, the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC), and the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). He also serves on the USSAAC Development Committee.