Sharon L. Veis

Sharon L. Veis is an Associate Clinical Professor at the School of Communication, Northwestern University. Her clinical work focuses on infant feeding, early child language, and communication/swallowing disorders in the adult neuromuscular population.

• Specialized in Childhood Development and Swallowing Disorders
• Extensive experience across age groups (birth to elderly)
• Clinical supervisor with expertise in aphasia and dysphagia

Education:

• MA in Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University
• BS in Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University

Research Trends: Focused on oropharyngeal dysphagia, tongue base movement techniques, and clinical assessment protocols.

Scientific Awards

• 2001 National Award of Excellence for Technical Merit (ALS salivary flow research)
• 2001 Leadership and Clinical Conference
• 1999 ASHA Continuing Education (ACE) Award