David Hajjar

David J. Hajjar is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the SLPA Department at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. He holds his Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA and has worked as a licensed SLP for over twenty-five years. Dr. Hajjar has worked across a range of educational and medical settings in New England, Ohio, New York, and Grenada, West Indies. After earning his Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Ohio University, Dr. Hajjar joined the faculty at Ithaca College in 2017. His research, teaching, and clinical practice focuses on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Dr. Hajjar has published and presented at international and national conferences on AAC topics, specifically in the areas of supporting recreational participation and coaching caregivers and community-based communication partners.

ASHA Financial Disclosures:
Dr. Hajjar receives a salary from Ithaca College.

ASHA Non-Financial Disclosures:
None.