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Stephanie Mulholland

Title: Adjunct Faculty
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Email:mulholland@sxu.edu
Department: Comm. Sci. & Disorders

Biography

Stephanie Mulholland, MS, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist. She serves as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Xavier University's Ludden Speech and Language Clinic, where she provides clinical supervision to graduate students in
their practicum experiences. Mulholland is passionate about mentoring future speech-language pathologists and finds joy in guiding students as they discover their clinical voices and develop confidence in their skills.

Her clinical work focuses on supporting children with brain-based differences that affect communication and swallowing, including autism, dysphagia, echolalia, gestalt language processing, ADHD, and demand avoidance. She has pursued advanced training, including the Gestalt Language Processing Certification with Meaningful Speech, and she is a trained DIR Floortime provider.

At the heart of her work, Mulholland believes therapy should be child-led and family-centered. She is deeply committed to empowering children by honoring their individuality and building on their strengths. Her approach emphasizes that meaningful progress happens when children feel safe, respected, and connected through strong relationships.

Beyond her clinical role, Mulholland is actively involved in advancing the profession. She contributes to interdisciplinary research with PDA North America, owns and operates a private practice in Naperville, Illinois, and serves on both the Billing and Reimbursement Committee and the Legal Action Committee of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Through these roles, she works to support neurodivergent individuals while advocating for the growth and recognition of the speech-language pathology field.

Education

M.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences + 30

Eastern Illinois University

B.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences

Eastern Illinois University

B.A. in Communication Studies, Interpersonal Communication in Healthcare Profession

Eastern Illinois University

Areas of Specialization

Autism, ADHD, Pervasive Drive For Autonomy (Autism PDA profile)

Certification/Licensure

  • Speech-Language Pathologist, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Certificate of Clinical Compliance in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-
    Language Hearing Association
  • Professional Educator License Type 73 non-teaching, Illinois State Board of Education
  • Developmental, Individual and Relationship-based (DIR) Floortime provider
  • Meaningful Speech Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Provider

Chair Specialized Clinical Interests

  • Augmentative Alternative Communication
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Gestalt Language Processing
  • Pediatric Dysphagia
  • Professional Practice Advocacy

Courses Taught

  • CSDIG 515 Practicum in SLP I
  • CSDIG 516 Practicum in SLP II

Presentations/Publications/Productions

Mulholland, S., York, S. (2025) “Billing and Coding: A Primer for Clinicians.” ISHA Voice Newsletter, Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Mulholland, S. (2025). “Introduction to Neuroaffirming Pediatric Dysphagia and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder” Invited presentation to Bright Minds Neuropsychology, Naperville, Ill.

Mulholland, S. (2025). “Private Practice Foundations” Guest lecture to graduate SLP students at Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Ill.

Mulholland, S. (2023–2024). “Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy Approaches for Pediatric SLPs.” Professional development webinar, Bite-Sized Beginnings Professional Webinar Series (Virtual).

Mulholland, S. (2021). “Parent-Friendly Feeding Strategies: Building Positive Relationships with Food.” Webinar for speech-language pathologists and caregivers, Bite-Sized Beginnings Professional Webinar Series (Virtual).

Sorrentino, S (2024). “Speech-Language Therapy and Mental Health - The Communication Connection.” Invited to speak to the Kane County Health Department Children’s Mental Health Program.

Sorrentino, S. (2023). “Pediatric Feeding Essentials” Webinar and Self-Study Course, Patheous Education.

Sorrentino, S. (2021). “Fed Up! Feeding Fundamentals for Your Child with Autism” Invited to speak to the Chicago Autism Network.