Cindy Krizizke, M.S., CCC-SLP

(She/Her)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Speech-Language Pathology

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    Speech-Language Pathology

BIO

Cindy Krizizke, M.S., CCC-SLP, M.Ed. received her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from Purdue University. She also earned a Masters Degree in Education Administration at Roosevelt University and is trained and certified in orofacial myofunctional treatment and assessment. Over time, she became the Speech-Language Coordinator and Assistive Technology Coordinator at a northwest suburban school district in Illinois. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at MWU. She teaches required courses Clinical Practicum I and Clinical Practicum II and supervises student clinicians at the Speech-Language Institute. For over 25 years, Mrs. Krizizke has served individuals and their families who demonstrate need in communication disorders. Her areas of interest include childhood apraxia of speech,  pediatric speech-language disorders, autism, early intervention services,  pragmatic/social language and orofacial myofunctional disorders.

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    College of Health Sciences-Downers Grove

DEGREES

  • M.A.
    Roosevelt University, USA2007
  • M.S.
    Purdue University, USA1995
  • B.A.
    Indiana University, USA1993

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Orofacial Myologist
    Simon SaysDec 2023 - present
    Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is a type of therapy that certain Speech-Language Pathologists (also known as Speech Therapists) specialize in. OMT can help children and adults with Orofacial myofunctional disorders, such as Tongue Thrusting, to eat, breath, or talk more efficiently.

ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAM

  • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

CAMPUS

  • Downers Grove