Kathleen Post

Kathleen Post, M.S., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor and Clinic Coordinator at Midwestern University's Speech-Language Institute in Downers Grove, Illinois. She specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology, with over 35 years of experience serving individuals with communication disorders.

• Education: M.S. (1984) and B.S. (1982) in Speech Pathology from University of WI-Stevens Point
• Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA), Speech Language Pathologist (Illinois), NDT Certification, Assistive Technology Professional, PECS, DIR/Floortime, PODD, PROMPT

Her research focuses on AAC interventions, including parent training in partner-augmented input, adult AAC device transitions, and telepractice delivery. She teaches foundational and practicum courses in AAC and guest lectures in occupational therapy programs.

Kathleen has secured multiple MWU CHS Research Facilitation Grants, including studies on telepractice-based parent instruction and interprofessional education events. She has delivered over 15 conference presentations and webinars since 2017, emphasizing practical implementation of AAC strategies.