Emily Hyman, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a Baton Rouge native. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Disorders from LSU - Baton Rouge in 2019 and later, earned a Masters of Communication Disorders (M.C.D.) from LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport in 2022. Emily is a clinical fellow and is working towards her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). 

 

Emily has training working in a variety of clinical settings with individuals ranging in age from young children to geriatrics. She gained her clinical experience at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, Benton Elementary School in Benton, Louisiana, and the LSU Health Shreveport Children’s Center. She has clinical experience in areas including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, fluency disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). However, she holds special interest in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, receptive and expressive language disorders, and articulation disorders. 

 

Emily was drawn to the field of speech-language pathology because of her passion for working with children and helping them reach their communication goals in a fun, engaging, and functional manner. She believes that being able to communicate is one of life’s most important skills and giving children the tools to do so is her favorite thing about being a pediatric SLP! Emily is dedicated to providing a supportive environment and fostering meaningful interactions in order to encourage learning of new skills and enhance overall communication for her clients and their families.

 

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing with her dog, Buddy, and traveling.