Laura Elizabeth Lewnes M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
6465 N CAMINO DE MICHAEL TUCSON AZ, 85718About
Dr. Laura Lewnes is a speech language pathologist practicing in TUCSON, AZ. Dr. Lewnes specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Lewnes evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Lewnes helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
Provider Details
Laura Elizabeth Lewnes M.A., CCC-SLP's Practice location
Laura Elizabeth Lewnes M.A., CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Dysphagia?
IntroductionDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A person with dysphagia finds it more difficult to move liquid or food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is most likely caused by muscle and nerve problems. When food is swallowed, multiple muscles and nerves are...
- 5 Possible Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
MS is the result of an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. This response results in an attack on the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve. The immune system attacks the protective coating around the nerve fibers - myelin - creating scar tissue on and around...
- What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The difference between Asperger's syndrome and autism is that people with Asperger's syndrome will not have delayed language development at a young age. An individual with Asperger's may be equally as smart as an individual who does...
- The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks
Babies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...
- What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia refers to a disorder characterized by disability in reading. This is a very common learning disability and is found to affect a large percentage of people in the country. Children with this learning disorder are found to have normal vision and intelligence. In many cases, the condition...
- What Is Dysarthria: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More
What is dysarthria?Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is caused by weak, paralyzed, or damaged oral muscles. Those who have dysarthria usually have trouble speaking along with poor articulation, poor phonation, and poor respiration. Others may also have a hard time understanding people who have...
Nearby Providers
- Mr. Robert Otis Branch SPEECH PATHOLOGIST11279 W. GRIER RD. MARANA AZ 85653
- Mrs. Jennifer Alva Lewis S.L.P6700 N ORACLE RD TUCSON AZ 85704
- Mrs. Sharon F Little SLP2919 E GRANT RD TUCSON AZ 85716
- Maria Mercedes Molina-whillock MS.SLP16830 W LAMBERT LN MARANA AZ 85653
- Zella Marie Vinyard SLP701 WEST WETMORE ROAD TUCSON AZ 85705
- Kindle Rising M.S., CCC-SLP1131 E 2ND ST TUCSON AZ 85721