Paul Laikko, MA, CCC-SLP

Munroe-Meyer Institute
Speech-Language Pathology
RiteCare Clinic Omaha | MMI
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Phone: 402-559-5755
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Professional Summary

Paul Laikko is a Speech-Language Pathologist in the department of speech-language pathology at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute and works at the RiteCare Clinic Omaha at MMI's main location near UNO's Scott Campus. Paul specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing and severe speech sound disorders. Prior to joining Munroe-Meyer Institute, Paul practiced in a variety of settings including; University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Visiting Nurse Service - Madison WI, Epton Developmental Preschool - Pullman, WA; and, in private practice. For the last 30 years he has provided pediatric speech and language evaluations and direct therapy.

Specialty Certifications

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certificate of clinical competence
• Nebraska state licensed speech-language pathologist

Education

• MA in communication disorders, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1978
• BA in education and communication disorders, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1976

Teaching

• Graduate level clinical training.
• Guest lecturer for numerous undergraduate/graduate courses.
• Presenter at local, state and regional conferences on pediatric feeding and swallowing and severe speech sound disorders.

Special Interests & Projects

• Clinical and instrumental assessment of pediatric swallowing disorders.
• Clinical and instrumental assessment of swallowing disorders for adults with disabilities across the age spectrum.
• Severe speech sound disorders including; childhood apraxia of speech and dysarthria.

Professional Affiliations

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSLHA)

Awards

• Munroe-Meyer Institute employee standout award 
• University of Nebraska Medical Center Silver U award
• Friends of Scottish Rite honoree