About Laura S. Smith
Founder of TALK SLP Services
Laura S. Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, OMT, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist holds a Master's degree in Communication Disorders, a Minor degree in Special Education, and the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Experience:
- Speech and language trainer for AGS Assessments/Pearson Education Inc. and contributor to product development and treatment standardization processes
- Trainer for the Fast Forward Learning Center, an Internet- and CD-ROM-based program for children with language comprehension, auditory processing, and phonological awareness disorders
- Presenter/Trainer in skilled nursing facilities for safe-swallowing techniques
- Writer and Presenter of content for Special Education/Assistive Technology video courses for the University of New Mexico Research Institute of Assistive and Training Technologies
- Member of the AGS National Speech and Language Advisory Board for two years
- Educational Associate in Speech-Language Pathology for the Seattle Public Schools
- Certified Administrator of the Porch Index of Communicative Ability (PICA)
Memberships:
ASHA, WASHA, Stuttering Foundation of America, International Association of Orofacial Myology, Seattle Education Association, Autism Society of America.
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