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Matthew Guggemos Speech-Language Pathologist, Musician, & Technology Innovator
Innovative speech-language pathologist with extensive experience in music performance and recording, as well as technology development for autism intervention and communication disorders. Co-founder of iTherapy and co-owner/co-publisher of Autism Digest, with a strong focus on creating multi-sensory digital learning products and exploring the connections between skill mastery, improvisation, and communication.
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Professional Experience
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Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, iTherapy (2014-Present)
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Developed InnerVoice, an award-winning communication app
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Collaborated with Microsoft on AI for Accessibility Grant
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Managed numerous grants, including NIH, NSF, and Autism Speaks
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Principal Investigator & Speech-Language Pathologist (Various projects)
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Research Director, NSF SBIR Grant #1520587 (2015): Synthesizing emotional communication for mobile devices
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Co-Investigator, NIH Grant 1 R43 DC018447-01 (2019): Studying the effects of virtual reality- and tablet-based intervention on functional motor speech skills in children with autism
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Co-Investigator, NSF SBIR Phase 1 Grant #2025836 (2020): Developing a machine-learning speech and language evaluation system
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CTO, NSF SBIR Phase 2 Grant #2025836 (2022): Evaluative Artificial Speech Intelligence-Autism Screener (EASI-AS)
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Co-Owner & Co-Publisher, Autism Digest (2014-Present)
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Winner of the 2013 Mensa Intellectual Benefits to Society Award
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Professional Musician & Recording Artist (1990-Present)
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Drummer for bands Freighter and miRthkon, featured on multiple albums
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Performed with renowned jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich
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Literacy Education Specialist (Michigan Dyslexia Institute, San Francisco Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center)
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Education
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B.A. in Liberal Studies, Golden Gate University (Emphasis on English, History, and Philosophy)
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M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, California State University, East Bay
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Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Advanced Certified Autism Specialist, International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards
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Skills & Interests
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
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Downhill skiing
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Speed bagging
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Drum Language project, exploring relationships among skill mastery, improvisation, and communication
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Blogging and writing articles on communication development, technology, musical thinking, evidence-based practices, and autism