University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America
Cathy Binger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor at the University of New Mexico who specializes in AAC. She has been a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for over 30 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. Two notable recent articles include the publication of two randomized controlled trials demonstrating the positive effects of AAC Generative Language Intervention to support the early grammar skills of young children who require AAC.
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The authors disclose they have the following financial or other interests in objects or entities mentioned in this paper: Funding support from the National Institutes of Health R01DC021160
