Sirad Shirdon, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a licensed speech-language pathologist who specializes in supporting people with complex communication needs. Dr. Shirdon believes in a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to patient care. She aims to help patients communicate and strives to ensure that her patients receive services grounded in compassion and gentleness.  Dr. Shirdon's clinical expertise includes augmentative and alternative communication, autism, mental health, and culture.