Dr. Natalie Douglas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Natalie Douglas, PhD, CCC-SLP, is Lead Collaborator at Practical Implementation Collaborative and an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University. Her work aims to advance best, person-centered practices in communication and quality of life interventions for people with dementia, aphasia, and other acquired communication disorders in adults. She additionally aims to empower local healthcare and educational teams to support best practices, quality improvement initiatives, and person-centered care through applying principles of implementation science.
Dr. 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.