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Megan Wiessner serves as Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Communication Disorders program at Augustana University's Sharon Lust School of Education, having joined the institution in 2023 after transitioning from clinical practice.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Communication Disorders from Augustana University (2004)
- M.A. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (2006)
Her research and clinical specialization focuses on comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluation methodologies, lifespan speech-language intervention strategies for autistic individuals, and advanced implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems. Certified in the Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism, she has disseminated findings through multiple national presentations including two appearances at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention.
Prior to her academic appointment, Dr. Wiessner accumulated 17 years of direct clinical experience across diverse educational and therapeutic environments, including public school systems, specialized autism schools, and outpatient rehabilitation centers.
