Smiling Star Speech & Language, LLC

Micaela Kim Fisher, M.S., CCC-SLP/L created Smiling Star Speech & Language, LLC with hopes to help children live more joyful and stress-free childhoods through the power of communication. A child's eyes and expressions alone can tell us volumes about what they're thinking and how they're feeling. As much as that can warm the heart of any parent, imagine the power of a child who can express those feelings and thoughts into words. Micaela helps children develop, and in some cases, restore their speech and language skills so they can effectively communicate with their family and friends.

Coming from a strong communication background, Micaela is a former television news anchor and reporter and researched a story about a pediatric speech-language pathologist. In this, she found a career that combined two of her passions – communication and children. Since that time, Micaela has provided services in a variety of settings, including school, clinic, hospital and in family homes. She is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, licensed by the State of Illinois, a member of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and credentialed as a provider and evaluator for the Illinois Early Intervention system. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Boston College and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from St. Xavier University. Micaela was previously employed with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and University of Chicago Hospitals. She currently provides contract services to local hospitals in addition to her private practice.