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Noor Al-Shrideh

Title:Instructor
Office:Warde Academic Center
Phone:773-298-3565
Email:alshrideh@sxu.edu
Department:Comm. Sci. & Disorders

Biography

Noor Al-Shrideh is an instructor and clinical supervisor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Division. She holds a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders and a master's degree in speech-language pathology, both from Saint Xavier University.

Prior to returning to SXU as a faculty member, Al-Shrideh practiced as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) across various settings and served a diverse range of populations. Her primary experience as a school-based SLP encompassed special education services for preschool through middle school students, mainly for children with moderate-severe disabilities, complex medical needs, and AAC users. She also has experience working as a medical SLP in inpatient rehabilitation and acute care, treating dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders.

At SXU, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses related to neuroscience and speech sound disorders. She is also a clinical supervisor in the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic, overseeing diagnostic, prevention and therapy experiences.

Education

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

Saint Xavier University

B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Saint Xavier University

Areas of Specialization

  • Developmental speech and language disorders
  • Bilingual language development, assessment and treatment
  • Augmentative and alternative communication
  • Medically complex pediatrics
  • Cultural and linguistic diversity

Certification/Licensure

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Illinois
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Courses Taught

  • CSDI 309: Neuroscience of Communication
  • CSDI 301: Speech Sound Development & Disorders
  • CSDIG 502: Developmental Disorders of Speech
  • CSDIG 501: Management
  • CSDIG 514: Practicum in Prevention
  • CSDIG 515-17: Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology