Specializing in Tongue Thrust, Articulation, Language & /k/ommunication Concerns
When you enhance your ability to communicate, you improve your quality of life.
Laura S. Smith is one of the specially trained individuals in Washington state that is both a certified orofacial myologist and a licensed speech-language pathologist. With this knowledge she brings a full spectrum of insight to the process of correcting communication difficulties and differences.
Laura has spent over two years abroad studying people, observing how they relate to each other and their culture. Her experiences led her to pursue a profession in which she could help others communicate; a profession in which she could impact and improve people's lives.
After working in schools, nursing homes and hospitals, she established TALK SLP Services to help people of all ages improve their communication skills with two locations; one in Seattle and one in Mercer Island for your convenience.
Speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties can result from a variety of causes—including developmental delays or disorders, learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD, cerebral palsy, cleft palate, stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, hearing loss, behavioral and emotional issues, mental retardation, tongue thrust and foreign dialects.
TALK SLP Services Provides The Following:
• Screenings: Detect communication difficulties that suggest the necessity for more in-depth evaluation.
• Evaluation: Provide an extensive assessment of an individual’s speech, language, communication and swallowing performance. A profile reveals strengths and weaknesses from which an intervention plan is generated.
• Treatment: Provide therapy tailored to the individual’s unique needs that will complement educational and/or professional goals while providing a stimulating environment that is both interactive and fun.
• Consultation Services: Co...