Speaking Engagements
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Speaking Engagements •
RETHINK . RELEARN . REIMAGINE
Published Papers
Saechao, K., Privette, C., & Kim, J. (2025). Translanguaging in AACtion: An expansive approach to multimodal communication with AAC users. [invited manuscript]. SIG 01 Perspectives on Language, Learning, and Education. 10(1), 74-87. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-23-00298
Privette, C. & Saechao, K. (2024). Black languaging IS Translanguaging: We not just talking bout it, we bout it bout it! [invited manuscript]. SIG 01 Perspectives on Language, Learning, and Education. 10(1), 64-73. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-23-00297
Karina in Action
Karina Saechao, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATACP (she/her) is an engaging and dynamic national speaker, award-winning author, and trainer. Karina draws on her extensive training, knowledge, and skills in AAC, multimodal communication, language, and literacy to deliver her presentations. As a pediatric speech-language pathologist and 6th year Ph.D. student, Karina knows how essential it is to integrate the latest research into her clinical practice. She centers the integration of research; observational data; clinical expertise; and client, caregiver, and educator perspectives as a core component of her presentations and trainings. Karina’s goal is for attendees to walk away with new and refreshed knowledge and tips that empower practitioners, educators and families, and that can be applied “on Monday.”
Topics Karina Frequently Presents
Karina’s has presented at the ASHA Convention, K(ansas)SHA Convention, M(issouri)SHA Convention, Symposium for Research on Child Language Disorders, Learn Play Thrive, Bright Ideas Media, and many more!
Karina has presented on topics including
AAC/multimodal communication
Assistive technology for learning
Supporting African American English-speaking children
Neurodiversity affirming care
Translanguaging
Ethics in speech language pathology with CLD populations
Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse children
…and more!
Selected Invited Presentations
Privette, C. & Saechao, K. (November 20, 2025). Black Language and Disability: Redressing Anti-Blackness through Affirming Communication Practices. American Speech - Language - Hearing (ASHA) Association Convention
Saechao, K. (November 7, 2025). You, Me, & My AAC: Reimagining Equitable AAC Service Delivery in Multiply Marginalized Communities. #TalkingAAC Conference
Saechao, K. (November 5, 2025). Neurodiversity Affirming AAC for All?: Historical Contexts, Current Practices, and Future Possibilities. #TalkingAAC Conference
Saechao, K. (November 1, 2025). Community is Care: Exploring Neuroaffirming Languaging Practices to Support Inclusion in the Theater Space. Inclusive Theatre Festival by SeeSaw Theatre - Northwestern University
Saechao, K. (September 30, 2025). Translanguaging in AACtion: Reimagining Multimodal Communication in Pediatric AAC Users. Kansas Speech - Language - Hearing (KSHA) Association Convention
Saechao, K. (September 29, 2025). That’s Outside of my Scope of Practice: Guidance on Ethical Decision Making for Students from Marginalized Backgrounds. Kansas Speech - Language - Hearing (KSHA) Association Convention
UPCOMING Speaking Engagements
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UPCOMING Speaking Engagements •
2026 Metro CO Speech-Language-Hearing Pre-Conference
February 6, 2026. Doing the Right Thing Right: Revisiting the SLP Scope of Practice & EBP to Guide Ethical Decision Making for Students from Marginalized Backgrounds. Virtual 3 Hour Talk
February 6, 2026. What Counts as a Word?: Implementing a Translanguaging Framework with Pediatric AAC Users. Virtual 3 Hour Talk
University of Iowa Raising Voices in CSD Club
February 25, 2026. Find your Niche: A Discussion on Exploring A Career Supporting Linguistically Marginalized Children in American Public Schools
Kalamazoo, RESA Special Education
March 26, 2026. AAC Supporting AAC at School: A Workshop on Reimagining Multimodal Language by Implementing a Translanguaging Approach. In-Person