Ms. Laura Crawford M.S.CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
501 VALLEY VIEW BLVD ALTOONA PA, 16602About
Dr. Laura Crawford is a speech language pathologist practicing in ALTOONA, PA. Dr. Crawford specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Crawford 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. Crawford 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
Ms. Laura Crawford M.S.CCC-SLP's Practice location
Ms. Laura Crawford M.S.CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 WeeksBabies 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 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...
![]()
Treatment of Multiple SclerosisThe following are some of the treatments of MS that focus on slowing the progression of the disease, speeding recovery from attacks, and managing symptoms.Treatments for MS Attacks...
![]()
5 Possible Causes of Multiple SclerosisMS 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...
![]()
Treating AutismSince symptoms of autism can vary depending on the child, and behaviors can often change over time, treatment solutions should be tailored to individual needs. A program should improve a child’s communication skills while addressing social, behavioral, and learning aspects of a child’s life....
Nearby Providers
![]()
Mrs. Kerri Lynne Sassano MS, CCC-SLP/L711 PLATEAU ST ALTOONA PA 16602![]()
Dottie Jean Morgan M.S., CCC-SLP501 VALLEY VIEW BLVD. ALTOONA PA 16602![]()
Brenda L Borst MA CCC SLP208 LAKEMONT PARK BLVD ALTOONA PA 16602![]()
Christina L Weaver SLP501 VALLEY VIEW BLVD ALTOONA PA 16602![]()
Mrs. Maureen Elizabeth Butterbaugh M.S., CCC-SLP501 VALLEY VIEW BLVD ALTOONA PA 16602![]()
Aimee Lynn Dantos MS501 VALLEY VIEW BLVD ALTOONA PA 16602
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC ALTOONAl
620 HOWARD AVENUE ALTOONA PA 16601NASON HOSPITALl
105 NASON DRIVE ROARING SPRING PA 16673TYRONE HOSPITALl
187 HOSPITAL DRIVE TYRONE PA 16686