Amy Miller Sonntag

Amy Miller Sonntag is a Clinical Associate Professor at The Ohio State University in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science.12 She is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist who joined the department in 2015.1

Education and Expertise

Dr. Sonntag holds the following degrees:

• SLPD (Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology) from Northwestern University, obtained in 2020
• MA in Speech-Language Pathology from Ohio University, earned in 1996
• BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the College of Wooster, completed in 19941

Her primary area of expertise is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).1

Professional Roles and Responsibilities

At Ohio State University, Dr. Sonntag:

• Teaches coursework in AAC for undergraduate and graduate students in various rehabilitation fields, including speech-language pathology, occupational and physical therapy, rehabilitation engineering, and special education1
• Provides clinical education and mentorship to graduate SLP clinicians1
• Serves a diverse population of clients ranging from 18 months to adults who require AAC to meet their communication goals1
• Participates in AAC research1

Additionally, she is a faculty member in the OSU Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Certificate Program.1

Professional Affiliations and Contributions

Dr. Sonntag is actively involved in the field of augmentative and alternative communication:

• She serves on the Executive Board of USSAAC (United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication)1
• She is a member of the USSAAC Disaster Relief Committee1
• She has presented at numerous local, state, and national conferences on topics related to AAC1

Dr. Amy Miller Sonntag's extensive experience and expertise in speech-language pathology, particularly in the area of augmentative and alternative communication, make her a valuable asset to The Ohio State University and the broader field of communication sciences and disorders.