Laura Schmitt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Biography
Laura specializes in the evaluation and treatment of language and cognitive-communication impairments secondary to stroke, traumatic brain injury, or progressive neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease or primary progressive aphasia. Her clinical team delivers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to target various aspects of communication, including spoken language, understanding, reading, and writing as well as cognitive impairments which may affect communication such as attention, memory, and executive dysfunction. Additionally, Laura facilitates the Modalities Aphasia Group - Improving Communication (MAGIC) and Aphasia Reading Club (ARC) support groups for individuals with aphasia.
Research areas
- Speech-Language Pathology