Dr. Miriam C. Boesch
University of North Texas
Educational Psychology
(940) 565-2293
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Education

PhD, Purdue University, 2011.
Major: Educational Studies
Degree Specialization: Special Education
Dissertation Title: Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Autism: A Comparison of the Picture Exchange Communication System and Speech-Output Technology
MS, Purdue University, 2004.
Major: Educational Studies
Degree Specialization: Special Education
BS, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2002.
Major: Communication Disorders

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Associate Professor, University of North Texas. (August 2017 – Present).
Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. (August 2011 – July 2017).

Licensures and Certifications

Severe Disabilities - All Grade Level Teacher, State of Texas. (February 26, 2005 – July 31, 2010).

Special Education All-Grade Level Teacher, State of Indiana. (June 11, 2004 – June 11, 2009).

Professional Memberships

member, Association for Behavior Analysis International. (2008 – Present).

member, Autism Society of America. (2006 – Present).

member, Council for Exceptional Children. (2006 – Present).

member, American Speech Language Hearing Association. (2005 – Present).

member, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2005 – Present).

member, United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2005 – Present).

member, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. (2004 – 2005).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
EDSP 3210, Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners, 4 courses.
EDSP 4340, Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners, 14 courses.
EDSP 5240, Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals, 1 course.
EDSP 5310, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder, 21 courses.
EDSP 5330, Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners, 3 courses.
EDSP 5350, Educational Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 20 courses.
EDSP 5670, Teaching Social Skills to Children and Youth with Disabilities, 1 course.
EDSP 5710, Special Education Programs and Practices, 1 course.
EDSP 5900, Special Problems, 1 course.
EDSP 6270, Analysis of Trends, Issues and Research in Special Education, 3 courses.
EDSP 6520, Biomedical Aspects of Autism, 1 course.
EDSP 6900, Special Problems, 1 course.
EPSY 5900, Special Problems, 2 courses.
EPSY 6030, Practicum, Field Problem or Internship, 8 courses.
EPSY 6900, Special Problems, 4 courses.
EPSY 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 29 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2023 – Present).

Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2022 – Present).

Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, Educational Psychology. (2021 – Present).

Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2022 – 2023).

Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2022 – 2023).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Secondary programming for students with moderate to severe disabilities in relation to postsecondary needs," Teacher Education and Administration. (2020 – August 2022).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Using behavioral skills training to teach precursor fire safety evacuation skills to children with autism," Educational Psychology. (May 2022).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders: Experiences of Caribbean immigrant parents living in the United States," Educational Psychology. (May 2022).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Special Education Experiences for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder," Educational Psychology. (May 2022).

Dissertation Committee Member,"The Role of Maternal Health Literacy Within Mother-Preterm Infant Attachment: A Meta-Analysis of Maternal Sensitivity Interventions," Educational Psychology. (2021).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Military-Focused Leadership Talent Development: An Examination of JROTC Participation and Postsecondary Plans," Educational Psychology. (2021).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Using a Slopes Difference Test to Probe Longitudinal, Multilevel Interactions in an Aptitude-Treatment or Skill-by-Treatment Context: A Simulation," Educational Psychology. (2021).

Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2020).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Using Kidpower social narratives to teach individuals with autism about bullying," Educational Psychology. (2019 – December 2020).

Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (December 2019).

Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2019).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"The effects of participant motivation on the effectiveness of video modeling," Educational Psychology. (July 2019).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Use of direct instruction with graphic organizers for building comprehension in students on the autism spectrum," Educational Psychology. (December 2018).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Effects on the use of technology-based self-monitoring for students with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis," Educational Psychology. (December 2018).

Dissertation Defense Committee Chair, Educational Psychology. (2018).

Dissertation Committee Chair,"Measurement of fidelity and social validity: Caregiver application of trial-based functional-analysis procedures," Educational Psychology. (August 2018).

Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2017).

Dissertation Defense Committee Chair,"Special education teachers use of evidence-based practices for students with autism in Texas public schools," Educational Psychology. (December 2016).

Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2016).

Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2015).

Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2014).

Dissertation Defense Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2014).

Awards and Honors

Nominated for: President's Council Teaching Award Nomination, University of North Texas. (February 2018 – 2018).

Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, College of Education, University of North Texas. (September 2017 – 2017).

Nominated for: Faculty Teaching Award Nomination, College of Education, University of North Texas. (2015 – 2015).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Boesch, M. C. (2010). Using the EVIDAAC Systematic Review Scale to guide the process of conducting a systematic review.
Book
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C. (2018). Implementing effective augmentative and alternative communication practices for students with complex communication needs: A handbook for school-based practitioners. 322. New York, NY: Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Effective-Augmentative-and-Alternative-Communication-Practices-A-Handbook/Da-Fonte-Boesch/p/book/9781138710191
Book Chapter
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Clouse, K. A. (2020). Aided communication systems: Using assistive technology to support individuals with complex communication needs. Assistive technology to support inclusive education. 69-89. Bingley, West Yorshire: Emerald.
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C. (2017). Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Handbook of international special education. 3, 207-221. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. https://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A4262C
Journal Article
Young, R. D., Da Fonte, M., Boesch, M. C., Shiheiber, H. S., Neff, G. C. (2024). Lighting the path for incoming special education teachers: Advice from special educators on AAC practices.
Barton-Hulsey, A., Boesch, M. C., Chung, Y., Caswell, T., Miller Sonntag, A., Quach, W. (2024). Emergency and disaster preparedness for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: A pilot study on supported planning using a toolkit. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 33(1), 16-32.
Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M., Holmes, E. E., Nardi, K. L. (2023). Searching for app evaluation tools to make decisions for students with extensive support needs: A systematic literature review. Disability and Rehabilitation.
Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M., Cavagnini, M. J., Shaw, K. R., Deneny, K. E., Davis, M. E. (2023). Designing a valid and reliable AAC app evaluation tool: Differences between team and novice raters. Journal of Special Education Technology.
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., DeLuca, E. R., Papp, S. K., Mohler, A. E., Holmes, E. E., Clouse, K. A., Young, D., Urbano, R. (2022). Current preparation status in augmentative and alternative communication: A perspective of special education teachers in the United States. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Journal of ISAAC-ISRAEL. 38(1), 29-40.
DeLuca, E. R., Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C. (2022). Reliability among school-based professionals: Using a feature-matching screening checklist to identify communication systems. Journal of Special Education Technology. 37(4), 536-549. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/01626434211066973
Boesch, M. C., Begley, E., Blackstone, S., Caswell, T. (2022). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Disaster Preparedness: Roles, Responsibilities, and Opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists and Other Professionals. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. 7(5), 1483-1489.
Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., Mohler, A., Papp, S. (2021). A brief outlook of Texas special education teachers’ knowledge and skills in AAC. 11, 80-91.
Kliemann, K. R., Boesch, M. C., Lindo, E. E. (2021). Answering wh-questions with the support of graphic organizers: Effects on 8th graders with autism spectrum disorder.
Hur, S., Boesch, M. C. (2020). The effects of participant motivation on the effectiveness of video modeling. 20(2), 113-139.
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Wolfe, N. P., Young, R. D. (2019). Communication system identification for individuals with complex communication needs: The need for effective feature matching.. 57, 171-228.
Feldman, S., Boesch, M. C. (2019). Conducting a trial-based functional analysis in the classroom. 19, .
Hur, S., Boesch, M. C. (2019). Video-based instruction for social and communication skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. 21(4), 125-160.
Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., Ostroff, A. E., Wilson, J. B., Paranczak, J. (2018). Culturally sensitive considerations: Identifying and using reinforcers in the classroom.. The Journal of the International Association of Special Education. 18, 64-69.
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Dodd, R. E., Bennett, B. P., Edwards-Bowyer, M. E. (2016). The SETT framework: SETTing the classroom for communication success. 3(1), 108-122. DADD Online Journal.
Boesch, M. C., Mehta, S., DeFont, A. (2016). A review comparing AAC intervention components yields a list of studied components, but conclusions regarding comparative effectiveness appear flawed. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. 10, 13-19. Taylor & Francis Online. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17489539.2016.1200256
Boesch, M. C., Mehta, S., DeFont, A. (2016). A Review comparing AAC systems yields mixed results indicating that a broad focus may lead to narrow recommendations. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. 10, 108-113. Taylor & Francis Online. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17489539.2016.1237159
Boesch, M. C., Mehta, S., Da Fonte, M. A. (2016). Comparing multiple communication modalities yields mixed results indicating that a broad focus may lead to narrow recommendations. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. 10(2), 108-113.
Diamond, G. P., Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C. (2016). I am working for _____: Successfully using token reward systems. The Journal of the International Association of Special Education. 16(1), 73-76.
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C. (2016). Recommended augmentative and alternative communication competencies for special education teachers. 19(2), 47-58. Journal of International Special Needs Education.
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Edwards-Bowyer, M. E., Restrepo, M. W., Bennett, B. P. (2016). A 3-step reinforcer identification framework: A step-by-step process. Education & Treatment of Children. 39(3), 389-409.
Boesch, M. C., Taber-Doughty, T., Wendt, O., Smalts, S. S. (2015). Using a behavioral approach to decrease self-injurious behavior in an adolescent with severe autism: A data-based case study. Education & Treatment of Children. 38(3), 305-328.
Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. (2014). Best practices for assessing communication skills prior to preference assessments for students with severe developmental disabilities. Evidence-Based Practice Briefs. 9(3), 1-9.
Boesch, M. C., Wendt, O., Subramanian, A., Hsu, N. (2013). Comparative efficacy of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) versus a speech-generating device: Effects on requesting skills.. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 7(3), 480-493.
Boesch, M. C., Wendt, O., Subramanian, A., Hsu, N. (2013). Comparative efficacy of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) versus a speech-generating device: Effects on social-communicative skills and speech development. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Journal of ISAAC-ISRAEL. 29(3), 197-209.
Wendt, O., Boesch, M. C. (2010). Systematic review documents PECS effectiveness for exchanged-based outcome variables, but effects on speech, social or challenging behavior remain unclear. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention.
Boesch, M. C., Wendt, O. (2009). Reducing self-injurious behaviors in individuals with autism: Benefits of functional communication training. Evidence-Based Practice Briefs.
Research Report
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Mohler, A., Papp, S. (2022). A Snapshot of Self-Reported AAC Knowledge and Skills of Tennessee Special Educators. 1-4. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. https://vkc.vumc.org/assets/files/resources/Report-1-snapshot-of-aac.pdf
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Papp, S., Mohler, A. (2022). Reflections on Training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication: The Views of Tennessee Special Education Teachers. 1-5. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. https://vkc.vumc.org/assets/files/resources/Report-2-tn-sped-reflections.pdf
Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Papp, S., Mohler, A. (2022). Teacher to Teacher: Recommendations on AAC Practices. 1-5. Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. https://vkc.vumc.org/assets/files/resources/Report-3-recommendations.pdf

Presentations Given

Oral Presentation

Begley, E. (Author), Blackstone, S. (Author & Presenter), Goldman, A. (Author & Presenter), Quach, W. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Hernandez, M. (Author), Biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, The disaster preparedness cycle and AAC: What you need to know, Cancun, Mexico, Mexico. (2023).

Sonntag, A. M. (Author), Quach, W. (Author), Barton-Husley, A. (Author), Boesch, M. C. (Author), Caswell, T. (Author), Chung, Y. (Author), ATIA 2022, Emergency preparedness for individuals who use AAC: Evaluating a toolkit, Assistive Technology Industry Association, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2022).

Begley, E. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Thiessen, A. L. (Author), Annual Convention of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, People who use AAC during natural disasters: Lessons from Hurricane Harvey, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2019).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Council for Exceptional Children, A step-by-step process in designing IEPs for students with complex communication needs, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2018 – 2018).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), 7th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, Augmentative and Alternative Communication for special education teachers: Understanding key components, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), 7th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, Rubric, rubrics, and more rubrics: APPraising communication instructional supports, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), 17th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, Enhancing participation in the classroom setting: Implementing the SETT model, Honolulu, Hawaii. (2016).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author), Feldman, S. (Author & Presenter), 7th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, Guiding special education teachers to increase AAC opportunities in the classroom, Kristin Farmer Autism Center, Denton, TX. (2015).

Panel Presentation

Mehta, S. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Carnett, A. (Author & Presenter), Nichols, S. M. (Author & Presenter), 7th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, Implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals with autism in public schools, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2017 – 2017).

Poster

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. (Author), Biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Moving forward together: Special education teachers’ perspectives on AAC teams, Cancun, Mexico, Mexico. (2023).

Da Fonte, M. (Author), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Suggestions from in-service special education teachers: Advice for incoming professionals, Cancun, Mexico, Mexico. (2023).

Da Fonte, M. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Shiheiber, H. (Author), Shaw, K. (Author), Davis, M. (Author), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Pre-service AAC training: What special education teachers had to say, Louisville, KY, United States of America. (2023).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. (Author & Presenter), Shaw, K. (Author), Davis, M. (Author), Shiheiber, H. (Author), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, The quality and rigor behind coaching research, Louisville, KY, United States of America. (2023).

Barton-Hulsey, A. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Chung, Y. (Author & Presenter), Caswell, T. (Author & Presenter), Sonntag, A. (Author & Presenter), Quach, W. (Author & Presenter), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Are you prepared? Clinical service delivery and disaster preparedness for individuals who require AAC, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2022 – 2022).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Mohler, A. (Author & Presenter), Cavagnini, M. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, What’s the impact of AAC on the family? A systematic literature review, Council for Exceptional Children, virtual, United States of America. (2022).

Caswell, T. (Author & Presenter), Quach, W. (Author & Presenter), Barton-Hulsey, A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Chung, Y. (Author & Presenter), ISAAC Connect, Emergency preparedness for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication: Reviewing a test message toolkit, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, virtual, United States of America. (2021).

DeLuca, E. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Student-centered approaches in the identification of communication systems, Council for Exceptional Children, virtual, United States of America. (2021).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), DeLuca, E. (Author & Presenter), Sheridan, E. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Using a communication app evaluation tool: Improving the selection, Council for Exceptional Children, virtual, United States of America. (2021).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, AAC apps for students with complex communication needs: Which is the best?, Portland, OR, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, The importance of feature matching: An evaluation of the literature, Portland, OR, United States of America. (2020 – 2020).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Rawden, S. (Author), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, A teacher’s guide to embedding AAC in the classroom, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2019).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Wolfe, N. (Author), Young, R. (Author), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, AAC apps: Using a feature matching evaluation tool, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2019).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), 17th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, AAC pre-service teacher training: The past and future trends, Honolulu, Hawaii. (2016).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), 17th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, Preference assessments: How to accurately identify reinforcers for students who are challenging to assess, Honolulu, Hawaii. (2016).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author), Feldman, S. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Helping students with disabilities communicate: An AAC guide for teachers, Fort Worth, TX. (2015).

Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Making a case for 2- or 3-step preference assessments: Which is better?, San Diego, CA. (2015).

Da Fonte, M. A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M. C. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Using the SETT model in the classroom setting: Increasing communication and participation, San Diego, CA. (2015).

Media Contributions

Other
"Training for special education teachers in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)," The Promise of Discovery, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. (February 3, 2022).
TV
"Raising Children with Autism," WFAA News 8 (ABC), Dallas, TX. (July 25, 2015).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Carnett, A. (Principal), Mehta, S. (Co-Principal), Boesch, M. C. (Co-Principal), "Effects of video peer modeling vs. self-modeling on functional communication and problem behavior of children with autism," Sponsored by Micro Grant Mentoring Program, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2017 – 2018).
Boesch, M. C. (Co-Principal), "Project STArT: Systematic Training of Autism Teachers," Sponsored by Office of Special Education Programs, Federal, $1247881 Funded. (2013 – 2018).
Grant - Service
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), Aoyama, K. (Co-Principal), Mehta, S. (Co-Principal), "Project Communicate," Sponsored by Office of Special Education Programs, Federal, $1244239 Funded. (September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2027).
Grant - Teaching
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "8-Week Course Design Institute," Sponsored by Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2016).
Boesch, M. C. (Other), "Revision of EDSP 5310: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders," Sponsored by TII Community of Practice, Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $500 Funded. (2014 – 2015).
Uncategorized
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "The Need for AAC Training: A True Need or Just a Myth," Sponsored by UNT Micro Grant Mentoring Program, $1250. (2013 – 2014).
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "Parent Training on iPad Technology for Underserved Children with Autism," Sponsored by UNT Research Initiation Grant, $7499. (2013 – 2013).
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "iPad Technology for Nonfunctional Communicators with Autism: Assessing Manual Reliability Across Parents and Educators," Sponsored by UNT Junior Faculty Summer Research Fellowship, $5000. (2012 – 2012).
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Autism: A Comparision of the Picture Exchange Communication System and Speech-Output Technology," Sponsored by Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship, Purdue University, $18935. (2010 – 2011).
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Autism: A Comparision of the Picture Exchange Communication System and Speech-Output Technology," Sponsored by Midwest Crossroads Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate, Purdue University, $10000. (2010 – 2011).
Boesch, M. C. (Co-Principal), "Do Replacement Behaviors Impact the Effectiveness of Functional Communication Training (FCT)? Using Multi-Element Design to Compare Graphic Symbols Versus Manual Signs," Sponsored by Purdue Research Foundation, $18000. (2010 – 2011).
Boesch, M. C. (Co-Principal), "Combining Exchange Based Communication Intervention and Speech Output Technology to Enhance Communicative Development in Children with Autism," Sponsored by Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute, $10000. (2010 – 2010).
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "Providing Functional Communication Training Services to Children with Severe Autism," Sponsored by Grant Program for Community Service/Service Learning Projects, Purdue University, $500. (2008 – 2008).
Boesch, M. C. (Co-Principal), "The Effectiveness of Functional Communication Training for Children with Autism: A Comparative Efficacy Study on the Impact of Different Replacement Behaviors," Sponsored by Clifford Kinley Trust, Purdue University, $20000. (2007 – 2008).
Boesch, M. C. (Principal), "Using Functional Communication Training to Reduce Aggressiveness in Individuals with Autism: A Systematic Review," Sponsored by College of Education Dean's Graduate Student Support Program, Purdue University, $300. (2006 – 2007).
Boesch, M. C. (Other), "Using Functional Communication Training to Reduce Aggressive Behaviors in Autism," Sponsored by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, $500. (2006 – 2006).

Awards and Honors

Junior Research Faculty Award, College of Education, University of North Texas. (September 2014 – 2014).

Outstanding Dissertation Award, Purdue University. (2011 – 2011).

Service

University Service

Co-Chair, Retention, Promotion and Tenure Committee. (August 2021 – Present).

Committee Member, Committee on the Status of Faculty with Disabilities. (2021 – Present).

Program Coordinator, Special Education Program. (2020 – Present).

Faculty Mentor, UNT Autism Ambassadors. (December 2016 – Present).

Committee Chair, Associate Professor-Professor/KFAC Executive Director Search Committee. (2022 – 2023).

Committee Member, Committee on the Status of LGBTQ+ Faculty. (May 2021 – 2023).

Committee Member, Doctoral Policy Committee. (2020 – 2023).

Committee Member, Merit-Awards Committee. (2016 – 2023).

Committee Member, Committee on Faculty Participation in Governance. (2016 – 2022).

Committee Member, Executive Faculty Senate. (September 2020 – August 31, 2022).

University Senate Service, Faculty Senate. (2016 – August 2022).

Committee Chair, Special Education, High-Incidence Disabilities Faculty Search Committee. (July 1, 2021 – February 2022).

Committee Member, Faculty Advisory Committee. (August 2020 – August 2021).

Committee Member, Research-Measurement-Statistics Faculty Search Committee. (2019 – 2020).

Program Coordinator, M.Ed. in Special Education - Autism Intervention. (2014 – 2020).

Committee Chair, Merit-Awards Committee. (2018 – 2019).

Committee Member, Special Education-High Incidence Faculty Search. (2016 – 2017).

Committee Member, Learning Management System Technology Committee. (2016 – 2016).

Committee Member, Dean Search Committee. (2015 – 2016).

Committee Member, Human Development/Family Science Faculty Search. (2015 – 2016).

Committee Member, Gifted Education Faculty Search. (2015 – 2015).

Committee Member, Master's Policy Committee. (2012 – 2015).

Committee Member, Special Education Lecturer Search. (2013 – 2014).

Committee Member, Gifted Education Faculty Search. (2011 – 2011).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Special Education Technology. (2016 – Present).

Editorial Review Board Member, Communication Disorders Quarterly. (2014 – Present).

Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division of International Special Education and Servies. (2014 – Present).

Editorial Review Board Member, Teaching Exceptional Children. (2014 – Present).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2013 – Present).

Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Division 12 (Augmentative & Alternative Communication). (2012 – Present).

Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. (2006 – Present).

Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Teacher Education Division. (2006 – Present).

Member, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2005 – Present).

Member, United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2005 – Present).

Committee Chair, USSAAC Disaster Relief Committee. (January 2024 – December 2026).

Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Frontier's in Education. (January 2024).

Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. (2023).

Committee Chair, Biennial Conference for the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Cancun. (2022 – 2023).

Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, • Revista Brasileira de Educação Especial. (2022).

Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Autism and Developmental Language Impairments. (2018 – 2022).

Committee Member, USSAAC Disaster Relief Committee. (2017 – 2022).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Research in Developmental Disabilities. (2013 – 2022).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. (2015 – 2019).

Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. (2016 – 2017).

Member, Association for Behavior Analysis International. (2008 – 2017).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of International Special Needs Education. (2015 – 2016).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. (2015 – 2016).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Special Interest Group 12 (Augmentative & Alternative Communication). (2014 – 2016).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. (2013 – 2016).

Other, Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. (2014 – 2014).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, Council for Exceptional Children - Teacher Education Division. (2014 – 2014).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics. (2014 – 2014).

Editor, Guest Editor, Sage Open. (2014 – 2014).

Reviewer, Textbook, Sage Publishing. (2014 – 2014).

Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. (2013 – 2013).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. (2013 – 2013).

Other, UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, Denton, Texas. (2013 – 2013).

Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Research. (2011 – 2013).

Member, Autism Society of America. (2006 – 2013).

Reviewer, Textbook, Cengage Learning. (2012 – 2012).

Reviewer, Conference Paper, Texas Autism Research Conference. (2012 – 2012).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Evidence Based Practice Briefs. (2010 – 2011).

Other, Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, Texas. (2010 – 2010).

Other, Rensselaer Cooperative School Services. (2010 – 2010).

Other, Governors State University, University Park, IL. (2009 – 2009).

Member, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. (2004 – 2005).

Awards and Honors

19th Biennial ISAAC Conference Service Award, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (July 27, 2023 – Present).

Outstanding Service Award, College of Education, University of North Texas. (2020 – Present).