Miriam Boesch

Experience

Miriam C. Boesch, Ph.D. is a Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Specifically, she engages in AAC research to assess teacher preparation needs, the reliability of AAC app evaluation tools, compare AAC systems and strategies, and reduce challenging behaviors using AAC systems. Dr. Boesch teaches courses pertaining to autism, intervention strategies, and behavior management. She is also the co-author of the book: Implementing Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practices for Students with Complex Communication Needs: A Handbook for School-Based Practitioners. Dr. Boesch serves on the editorial review boards for Communication Disorders Quarterly and TEACHING Exceptional Children and presents her work at various local, national, and international conferences.