Howard Shane

Howard Shane is the Director of the Center for Communication Enhancement and the Autism Language Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. He has designed more than a dozen computer applications used widely by persons with disabilities and holds two US Patents. Dr. Shane has received Honors of the Association Distinction and is a Fellow of the American Speech and Hearing Association. He received his PhD from Syracuse University and completed a Doctoral Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is also the recipient of the Goldenson Award for Innovations in Technology from United Cerebral Palsy Association and author of numerous papers and chapters on severe speech impairment, lectured throughout the world on the topic, and produced numerous computer innovations enjoyed by persons with complex communication disorders.<br><br>His research focus is on children with complex communication impairment related to autism and other developmental disorders. Currently he is studying the use of technology and visual supports to improve communication and learning in persons with autism. He is keenly interested in the development of a visual language system to both improve and augment the spoken language system for persons with autism who have difficulty processing spoken language.

Howard Shane is the Director, Center for Communication Enhancement at Boston Children's Hospital, based in New York, New York, United States, North America. With a background in Biotechnology, Howard Shane has a rich history of leadership and innovation.Howard Shane studied PhD unknown at Syracuse University. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.