Candace Hayden, M.A., CCC-SLP is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership from Brigham Young University, her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Utah State University, and her Master’s of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Texas at Austin.
As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Mrs. Hayden specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for complex communicators and related topics including supporting literacy, neurodiversity, assistive technology and accessibility, and caregiver coaching. She has presented on these topics at professional development and conferences at the local, state, and national level. With a special interest in innovation, she pursues technology-based solutions including efficiency tools and 3d printed assistive technology.
