Karen Kinderman

Karen Kinderman is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Northwestern University's School of Communication. She specializes in treating adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia of speech, with a focus on cognitive-communication skills for individuals with traumatic brain injury and persisting post-concussion symptoms.

Areas of Expertise:

• Neurogenic Communication Disorders
• Cognitive-Communication Skills
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Parkinson’s Disease Communication
• Speech Intelligibility
• Professional Speaking Goals
• Language Learning and Processing
• Memory

Education:

• SLPD, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University
• MA, Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University
• BA, Sociology, Sonoma State University

Scientific Awards and Certifications:

• Certified SPEAK OUT!® Provider and Group Facilitator for Parkinson’s Disease

Affiliated Centers:

• Northwestern University's Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning (NUCASLL)