Stella Lao

Stella Lao, M.S., CCC-SLP, currently serves as a Speech Language Pathologist at Boyer Children's Clinic since August 2022, with prior experience in the Kent School District from 2019 to October 2022. Stella's background includes a research assistant role at the Laboratory for Speech Physiology and Motor Control at the University of Washington, where assessment of stuttering and speech/language tests was conducted. Training as a graduate student clinician at the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic involved evaluations and treatments across various sub-clinics, addressing both children and adults with diverse communication disorders. Previous roles also include self-employed English tutoring, therapy planning for speech sound disorders at Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp, and engagement with preschool clients as an ABA Therapy Assistant. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington.