Deidre R. Dobbels, M.S. CCC-SLP/L

Title:	Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Externship Coordinator
Pronouns:	she/her/hers
Unit:	Speech-Language Pathology
Office Location:	WL 1125
Office Phone:	815-753-5617
Email:	ddobbels@niu.edu

Courses Taught

• COMD 687: Speech-Language Practicum: Speech and Hearing Clinic
• COMD 690: Part Time Practicum
• COMD 692: Advanced Clinical Practicum: Clinical

Education

• B.A. Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
• M.S. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Certification and Licensure

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
• State of Illinois, Speech-Language Pathology License
• Professional Educator License, Speech-Language Pathology
• Pragmatic Organized Dynami Display (PODD)
• Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP)

Research Interests

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Neurodiversity
• School Based Service Delivery
• Supervision

Clinical Interests

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Neurodiversity
• Pre-Verbal Language Development
• Complex Communication Disorders