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Jenny Babcock
| Title: | Adjunct Clinical Supervisor |
| Email: | babcock@sxu.edu |
| Department: | Comm. Sci. & Disorders |
Biography
Jenny Babcock, M.Ed, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CLC, is a certified speech-language pathologist based in Chicago. With expertise in pediatric dysphagia and feeding disorders, acquired brain injuries, complex airways/PMV, and augmentative communication, she is dedicated to supporting children's communication and feeding needs from birth to 18 years of age. Babcock is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). She brings a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to her work, helping children and families navigate complex challenges with personalized, evidence-based care.
Education
M.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology
University of Georgia
B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish
University of Iowa
Areas of Specialization
- Brain injury assessment and rehabilitation
- Pediatric feeding/dysphagia and lactation counseling
- Use of augmentative and alternative communication
- Supporting children with complex airways
Certification/Licensure
- ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Illinois
- Certified Early Intervention Evaluator and Therapist
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Certified Lactation Counselor
Chair Specialized Clinical Interests
- Pediatric feeding/dysphagia
- Pediatric TBI
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Aerodigestive Disorders
Courses Taught
CSDIG 515: Practicum in SLP I
Presentations/Publications/Productions
"Understanding Acquired Brain Injuries in Pediatrics." SpeechTherapyPD, February 2025.
"Supporting Communication and Safe Swallowing in Tracheostomized Children through Use of One-Way Valves." La Rabida Children's Hospital and University of Chicago, January 2025.
"Traumatic Brain Injury in Pediatrics and Impact on School Participation." Saint Xavier University, October 2024.
"Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury." La Rabida Children’s Hospital, March 2024.
"Function and Benefit of One-Way Valves for Children in the Inpatient Setting." La Rabida Children’s Hospital, monthly since January 2024.
"Leveled Texts for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." Georgia Speech and Hearing Association, February 2017.
"Leveled Texts for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." University of Iowa Research Fair, April 2016.