all about me

Laura Huizenga, ms ccc-slp

1. What is your educational background?

I received a bachelors and masters of science in Speech Pathology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Upon graduation I was awarded the Alfred J. Solkolinski Award, given to one graduate student, for clinical excellence.

2. Are you certified?

I hold a Type 10 certification issued by the Illinois State Board of Education as well as Illinois State Certification issued by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.  I have also received my Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

3. How many years and what type of experience do you have?

I have been employed by the Chicago Public Schools for four years specializing in speech and language disorders in school age children.  I have taken continuing education courses in apraxia, oral-motor disorders, picture exchange communication system (PECS), alternative/augmentative communication (AAC), among others.

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