Leila Denna Staiger
SLP, AAC/AT Specialist, Community Builder
Leila Denna Staiger is a mission-driven speech-language pathologist and consultant specializing in assistive technology. She works in PreK–12 schools to support students with complex communication needs in gaining independence through the integration of human-centered technology solutions in classrooms.
Leila's blend of clinical and research experience includes work at MGH Institute of Health Professions and MIT, where she focused on language and cognition in autism. This background provides her work in special education with an innovative edge grounded in implementation science.
She is the founder of SLPs Talk Tech, a professional learning community where clinicians, researchers, and educators explore emerging technology, AI, accessibility, and evidence-based practices. Leila is committed to leveraging AI to improve real-world outcomes and building connections between education, healthcare, and technology. Her professional focus includes advancing solutions for diverse learners through accessibility, human-centered design, and technology.
