Glenn Paustian, SLP
Telephone Number
1-844-355-ABLEAbout Me
About Me
Glenn Paustian directs clinical therapeutic evaluation and treatment of inpatients with a wide variety of diagnoses and impairments — from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. Glenn also oversees areas of the hospital that support patients, patient families and staff, such as Psychology, Patient Family Counseling, Spiritual Care, Therapeutic Recreation, Volunteer Services and the LIFE Center.
Additionally, Glenn directs Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Programs, championing individuals with physical disabilities at the local, national and international levels. The robust sports programming trains athletes across more than 20 adaptive sports and of all skill levels — from those interested in learning a new sport to athletes wishing to compete at the Paralympic level. Fitness programming is offered at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s specially equipped fitness center designed for people of all abilities. Specialized equipment and a team of exercise physiologists offer opportunities for individuals with disabilities not found in community fitness programs.
Glenn began his career as a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (now Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院) more than 40 years ago. In addition, he has taken a leadership role in various research projects focused on pediatric dysphagia (feeding and swallowing disorders).
Glenn received his BA in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago and his MA in Speech Language Pathology from Northwestern University.
Location
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Professional Associations
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Education
1968 – 1972
BA in Psychology
Loyola University Chicago1973 – 1975
MA in Speech Language Pathology
Northwestern University1983 – 1989
Educational Psychology
National Lewis University
Affiliations
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Board MemberJudd Goldmann Adaptive Sailing Foundation, 2010
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Educational Committees, Continuing EducationAmerican Speech Language Hearing Association, 2005 - 2010
Work History
- 1975 - 1978Child Development Specialist, Division of Child PsychiatryChildren's Memorial Hospital
- 1978 - 1982Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, SupervisorRehabilitation Institue of Chicago
- 1982 - 1999Director, Speech Language Swallowing DisordersChildren's Memorial Hospital