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Lonna Schmidt,Speech Pathologist, MST-CCC-SLP LSVT-Loud certified speech pathologist. This program is the only one nationally recognized for Parkinson’s disease. The ability to communicate is our most human characteristic. The ability to swallow food and liquids safely is an important aspect in quality of life issues. Communication disorders and swallowing problems can happen to anyone at any age and at any time. Speech and language problems can affect anyone of any age at any time. Young children can have a language delay that limits early learning. Older people can have aphasia following stroke, a condition that leaves them unable to express thoughts. People of all ages can stutter or have problems with their voice. Speech and language problems are serious. They isolate us from other people and frustrate our efforts to learn and grow. Nobody has to accept a speech or language problem. Proper treatment can eliminate or minimize its impact. ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) requires that a speech pathologist have a master’s degree, completes a clinical fellowship year and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC). The state of ND requires licensing. Both require continuing education yearly. Lonna received her Masters of Science in Teaching at the U of Wisconsin, River Falls. She holds ASHA CCC and is state licensed. She has over 20 years of experience working with both children and adults. Her areas of expertise include infants and children as well as stroke rehabilitation, voice problems, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and oral motor/swallowing. She offers free screenings at the clinic, your home, or child’s daycare/babysitter. Call Lonna at 952 4842 to set up an appointment. |
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