Kristy Logan

Dr. Kristy Logan is an Associate Professor in Speech and Language Therapy at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Health. Her primary research focuses on augmentative communication, autism interventions, and language development. She holds a PhD from La Trobe University (2021), a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Newcastle (2009), and a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from the University of Newcastle (2002).

Her research examines communication skill development in children with autism spectrum disorder, workforce challenges in allied health, and evidence-based intervention methodologies. Recent projects investigate the implementation barriers for health assistants in Australian private practices and the efficacy of Enhanced Milieu Teaching techniques.

Logan's publications predominantly center on systematic reviews and empirical studies of communication interventions. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on optimizing healthcare delivery through methodological rigor and practical applications in speech pathology.