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Dr. Miriam C. Boesch

Associate Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Educational Psychology

(940) 565-2293

Email: Miriam.Boesch@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Purdue University, 2011
    Major: Educational Studies
    Specialization: Special Education
    Dissertation: 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
    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. University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2011 - 2017).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Severe Disabilities - All Grade Level Teacher, State of Texas. (2005 - 2010).
  • Special Education All-Grade Level Teacher, State of Indiana. (2004 - 2009).

Professional Memberships

  • Association for Behavior Analysis International. (2008 - Present).
  • Autism Society of America. (2006 - Present).
  • Council for Exceptional Children. (2006 - Present).
  • American Speech Language Hearing Association. (2005 - Present).
  • International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2005 - Present).
  • United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (2005 - Present).
  • 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, 15 courses.
  • EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals, 1 course.
  • EDSP 5310 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder, 22 courses.
  • EDSP 5330 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners, 3 courses.
  • EDSP 5350 - Educational Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 21 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 6275 - Advanced Studies in Evidence Based Practices in High and Low Incidence Disabilities, 1 course.
  • 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, 5 courses.
  • EPSY 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 31 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2023).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, Educational Psychology. (2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, Educational Psychology. (2021).
  • 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

  • 19th Biennial ISAAC Conference Service Award, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. (July 27, 2023).
  • Outstanding Service Award, College of Education, University of North Texas. (2020).
  • Nominated for President's Council Teaching Award Nomination, University of North Texas. (February 2018).
  • Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, College of Education, University of North Texas. (September 2017).
  • Nominated for Faculty Teaching Award Nomination, College of Education, University of North Texas. (2015).
  • Junior Research Faculty Award, College of Education, University of North Texas. (September 2014).
  • Outstanding Dissertation Award, Purdue University. (2011).

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

  • Boesch, M.C., Da Fonte, M.A., Neff, G.C., Mathew, L., Shaw, K., Lipof, J.F. (2025). Supporting students with complex communication needs: Special education teachers’ reflections on their training. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Journal of ISAAC-ISRAEL.
  • Young, R.D., Da Fonte, M., Boesch, M.C., Shiheiber, H.S., Neff, G.C. (2025). Lighting the path for incoming special education teachers: Advice from special educators on AAC practices. Communication Disorders Quarterly. 46 (2) 63-72.
  • Boesch, M.C., Da Fonte, M., Cavagnini, M.J., Shaw, K.R., Deneny, K.E., Davis, M.E. (2024). Designing a valid and reliable AAC app evaluation tool: Differences between team and novice raters. Journal of Special Education Technology. 39 (2) 190-200.
  • Cavagnini, M.J., Da Fonte, M.A., Boesch, M.C., Neff, G.C., Bounds, M.C., Bowers, K.N. (2024). Together we can do great things! AAC teams from the perspective of special education teachers. Communication Disorders Quarterly.
  • 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.
  • Da Fonte, M.A., Boesch, M.C., DeLuca, E.R., Papp, S.K., Mohler, A.E., Holmes, E.E., Clouse, K.A., YoungD., 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

  • AAC in special education teacher preparation programs: Current status and future needs, (2014 - 2014).
  • AAC Training: The Current Trends in Teacher Preparation Programs, (2014 - 2014).
  • Enhancing AAC Use in the Classroom: Setting the Stage for Success, (2014 - 2014).
  • Evaluating Reinforcer Assessments: A Systematic Literature Review, (2014 - 2014).
  • How Do I Encourage Student Engagement? Identifying Reinforcers, (2014 - 2014).
  • Identifying reinforcers for students with special needs: A systematic literature review, (2014 - 2014).
  • Models of parent-implemented AAC intervention for children with severe autism, (2014 - 2014).
  • Training the trainers: What every special education practitioner should know about AAC, (2014 - 2014).
  • Augmentative and alternative communication for special education teachers: Understanding key components, (2013 - 2013).
  • What am I supposed to do? Introducing AAC in the classroom setting, (2013 - 2013).
  • Effects of speech-generating devices and iPads infused into exchange-based communication for children with severe autism, (2012 - 2012).
  • Increasing communication skills with PECS and speech-output technology for children with autism, (2012 - 2012).
  • Infusing speech output technology into the Picture Exchange Communication System for children with autism, (2012 - 2012).
  • Parents as AAC trainers for individuals with complex communication needs: A systematic review, (2012 - 2012).
  • AAC in autism: A comparison of PECS and speech output technology, (2011 - 2011).
  • Combining exchange-based communication with speech-output technology: A series of experimental investigations, (2011 - 2011).
  • Infusing SGDs and iPads into exchange-based communication for learners with autism, (2011 - 2011).
  • Infusing speech output technology into the Picture Exchange Communication System for children with autism, (2011 - 2011).
  • Benefits of functional communication training in reducing self-injurious behaviors: A brief report, (2010 - 2010).
  • Moving from PECS to SGDs in AAC intervention for autism, (2010 - 2010).
  • Reducing self-injurious behaviors in a middle-school student with autism: A single case study, (2010 - 2010).
  • Do replacement behaviors impact the effectiveness of functional communication training? Manual signs versus graphic symbols, (2009 - 2009).
  • Not all reviews are created equal: An overview of appraisal methods, (2009 - 2009).
  • Reducing self-injurious behaviors through Functional Communication Training: A single-case study, (2009 - 2009).
  • Reporting of treatment integrity in ASHA journals: A systematic review, (2009 - 2009).
  • The effectiveness of functional communication training for children with autism: A comparative efficacy study on the impact of differenct replacement behaviors, (2008 - 2008).
  • Using functional communication training to reduce aggressive behaviors in autism: A systematic review, (2008 - 2008).
  • Outcomes of functional communication training (FCT) to reduce challenging behaviors in individuals with autism: Using speech, manual signs, and symbols as replacement behaviors, (2006 - 2006).
  • Using functional communication training to reduce aggressive behaviors in autism, (2006 - 2006).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Pence, A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M.C. (Author), Aoyama, K. (Author), Presley, S.R. (Author), Annual Assistive Technology Industry Association, AAC communication and connection group: A collaborative and multidisciplinary camp, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2025).
  • 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

  • Candelaria, A. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M.C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M.A. (Author), 26th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, Are school-based professionals expected to collaborate? An examination of the professional standards on collaboration, Clearwater Beach, FL, United States of America. (2025).
  • Boesch, M.C. (Author & Presenter), Candelaria, A. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M.A. (Author), Hammonds, S. (Author), Goscicki, B. (Author), Bowers, K. (Author), University of North Texas Research Day, Are school-based professionals expected to collaborate? An examination of the professional standards on collaboration, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2024).
  • Boesch, M.C. (Author & Presenter), Da Fonte, M. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, AAC practices: Views of special education teachers on their preparation, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2024).
  • Da Fonte, M. (Author & Presenter), Boesch, M.C. (Author & Presenter), Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Professional development in AAC: Special education teachers speak out, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2024).
  • 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, 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. (2022 - 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).
  • Combes, B.H. (Co-Principal), Callahan, K.J. (Co-Principal), Boesch, M.C. (Co-Principal), Mehta, S. (Principal), "Project STArT: Systematic Training of Autism Teachers," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, FED, Funded. (2013 - 2019).

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 (Group VI Representative), 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 (Speaker), 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 (Speaker), 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 (Speaker), Association for Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, Texas. (2010 - 2010).
  • Other (Speaker), Rensselaer Cooperative School Services. (2010 - 2010).
  • Other (Speaker), Governors State University. University Park, IL. (2009 - 2009).
  • Member, Texas Classroom Teachers Association. (2004 - 2005).