Dr. Karen Kinderman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karen Kinderman specializes in treating adults with acquired neurogenic disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia of speech. She focuses on cognitive-communication skills for individuals with traumatic brain injury, particularly those experiencing persistent post-concussion symptoms. Karen is a certified SPEAK OUT!® provider and group facilitator for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, and she works on improving speech intelligibility to support professional speaking goals.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.