Laura Evak, SLP

Faculty Focus: Laura Evak

Laura Evak, SLP

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Laura Evak, MA, CCC-SLP, is all about improving the quality of life for her clients. That’s just one of the many things she’s passing on to her students as a clinical educator at the Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Salus University.

adult and child reading

Stuttering in Children

adult and child reading

Many children go through a stage between the ages of two and five when they stutter. For many children, it's simply part of learning to use language and putting words together to form sentences. It may come and go, and it may last for a few weeks or for a couple of years. Most children outgrow stuttering on their own without professional intervention. In some children, it continues longer. But effective treatments are available to help a child overcome it.
Girl with mic

Better Hearing and Speech Month: Raising Awareness About Communication Disorders

Girl with mic

Every May, we like to highlight the hardworking speech-language pathologists we have at the Speech-Language Institute (SLI). They provide life-altering treatment and raise awareness about communication disorders.

Autism and Communication Problems

How does autism affect communication? Children with autism may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding what others say to them. They also often have difficulty communicating nonverbally, such as through hand gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.

Speech Language Pathologist & female patient

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Speech Language Pathologist & female patient

Most of us never imagine that our lives could be impacted by a serious brain injury, but according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association between 3.2 and 5.3 million Americans live with long-term disabilities resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI). March is dedicated to improving the awareness of brain injuries.

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