Laura Hillman MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2715 N 27TH ST DECATUR IL, 62526About
Dr. Laura Hillman is a speech language pathologist practicing in DECATUR, IL. Dr. Hillman specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Hillman 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. Hillman 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.
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