Paul Laikko, MA, CCC-SLP

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

Phone: 402-559-5755
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Professional Summary

Prior to coming to 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 served the Scottish Rite Masons RiteCare Clinic at Munroe-Meyer Institute. In addition to providing pediatric speech and language evaluations and direct therapy, he has specialized in areas of pediatric feeding and swallowing and severe speech sound disorders. 

Specialty Certifications

• Nebraska state licensed speech-language pathologist
• ASHA certificate of clinical competence

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