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Burns Martha

Dr. Martha S. Burns has been a practicing clinician in the Chicago area for 35 years. She serves on the Faculty of Northwestern University, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and on the medical staff of Evanston- Northwestern Hospital. Dr. Burns has received honors from Northwestern University, Evanston Hospital Corporation, the American Speech Language Hearing Foundation and St. Xavier University. Dooby’s Rating Service selected her book on Right Hemisphere Dysfunction as one of the best health sciences books of the year. In addition to that book, Dr. Burns is the author of a book on aphasia and the test Burns Brief Inventory of Communication and Cognition published by The Psychological Corporation. Dr. Burns is currently serving as senior clinical specialist and Director of Professional Relations at Scientific Learning Corporation. Dr. Burns is an engaging, dynamic and well organized presenter who offers cutting-edge information that is essential to today’s practitioner. Her special talent is her ability to take complex information and present it in a clinically meaningful and practical way.

Martha's Courses:

Maximizing Treatment Outcomes & Carryover:Techniques to Improve Functional Memory in Adults & Children

Linking Neuroscience to Clinical Practice

What others are saying:

“Dr. Burns was able to take the material about memory and make it relevant to any therapy discipline. As a PT, I was only taught the basics of memory in school. Her insight and ability to make it relevant to the student allowed me to understand and absorb the material. This course is ideal for all aspects of therapy and with all disciplines.”
Mariel Gonzalez, Physical Therapist

“This is the best seminar I’ve ever attended. Dr. Burns is smart, funny, approachable, and down-to-earth. She knows how to engage the audience, keep them interested and show them how to use the up-to-date learning materials she is imparting. Thanks for making me excited about my profession again!”
Lynn Hausmann, Speech Language Pathologist

“As always, Martha is a delightful, inspiring, incredibly knowledgeable speaker. She explains neurology in a way everyone can understand. You can take her courses over and over and always come away with something new. In a word- Phenomenal!”
Kim Gramlich, Occupational Therapist

This was hands down the most current scientifically based therapeutically relevant seminar I have ever attended. Dr. Burns is inspiring.
Megan Bratti, SLP