Nerissa Hall

Nerissa Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-AAC, is a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, and co-Director of the Speech Language and Literacy Center with Tate Behavioral, where she works across disciplines—including behavior analysis, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special education—to support students with complex access, learning, and communication needs. She is passionate about implementation and the interplay among learners, their communication partners, and their environments to maximize outcomes for learners and their partners. She collaborates with university partners, including UMass, agencies, and innovators, to bridge research and practice. Her work focuses on AAC intervention, assessment, consultation, and coaching, as well as tele-AAC, applied technology, and systems-level implementation of evidence-based practices. Dr. Hall is a national and international presenter and co-editor of foundational texts, with a strong emphasis on translating research into sustainable, real-world school practice.