Jason Fornwald

Jason Fornwald serves as Faculty Instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders within the University of South Dakota's College of Arts and Sciences. A licensed Speech Language Pathologist in South Dakota and ASHA-certified practitioner, he maintains active clinical credentials alongside his academic role.

His research concentrates on Dyslexia, Childhood Language Disorders, and Social Communication Disorders, with applied focus on autism interventions and assistive technology solutions. Teaching specialties include Clinical Supervision, Articulation Disorders, and Dyslexia management.

Recent scholarly activity centers on functional intervention models as demonstrated in his 2023 presentation at Summit Oaks. His research trajectory shows consistent clinical application across childhood communication disorders.

• Distinguished Alumni, Riverland Community College (2024)

Dr. Fornwald provides comprehensive clinical supervision training, preparing students for evidence-based practice in diverse communication disorders. His dual certification ensures alignment with both state licensure requirements and national professional standards through ASHA.

Based in Sioux Falls, SD with his family, he brings practical clinical experience to his academic role, having transitioned from collegiate baseball to speech-language pathology after immigrating from Canada.