Meet the Speakers

Rosemarie Griffin MA CCC-SLP, BCBA

Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC-SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Product Developer and Host of The Autism Outreach Podcast. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism find their voice and become more independent communicators. This passion has driven her to create her own business, http://www.abaspeech.org, where she provides ASHA approved courses, therapy materials and free resources for parents and professionals alike.

Lilith Reuter-Yuill, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LBA

Lilith Reuter-Yuill, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, LBA (“Dr. RY,” like rye bread), is a strong advocate for communication access. She is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist and behavior analyst who specializes in working with individuals with diverse communication needs and their families. Her clinical and research interests include the application of verbal behavior and functional [dynamic] assessment in the treatment of communication disorders, as well as maximizing therapeutic benefit through interprofessional collaboration between SLPs and BCBAs. She believes that innovation occurs at the intersection of different disciplines and voices.

Ashley Whitaker, MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA

Ashley Whitaker is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She has been working in the field for 10+ years and is the Director of Speech at Lighthouse Autism Center. Ashley’s career began as a school speech-language pathologist and after 8 years in the schools, she decided to pursue her master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis to become one of few dually certified SLP/BCBAs in Indiana. Ashley is passionate about communication and establishing
functional communication for her clients as well as teaching and collaborating with other professionals on how to incorporate communication teaching throughout the entire day.