Courtney Butler is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at the University of Iowa. She has a clinical focus in pediatric speech and language disorders, specializing in early intervention, social pragmatic communication, and executive functioning. Her experience spans a variety of professional settings, including public schools, pediatric outpatient clinics, and private practice.

Courtney has held diverse roles throughout her career, serving as a speech-language pathologist, autism consultant, mentor, and coach. She provides both individual and group therapy to children and young adults, beginning at birth and continuing through adolescence.

Recent/selected presentations

• Butler, C., Daugherty, P, & McDonald, L. (2023, June). Birth to Five Developmental Progressions and Functional Assessment. Teaching for ImPACT: Training for All Educators Supporting Learners with Disabilities, Des Moines, IA.
• Butler, C., Duetmeyer, T., & McDonald, L. (2023, May). Supporting Engagement. Autism Navigator Spring Workshop, virtual, Iowa.
• Butler, C., & Swartzendruber, L. (2018, April). Creating an Inclusive School Environment by Celebrating Neurodiversity. Iowa Professionals in Autism Consultation and Education Symposium and Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Butler, C. & McDonald, L. (2018, October). Peer Mediated Instruction and Intervention to Support AAC, Language Development, and Social Skills. Iowa Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Iowa City, IA.