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John Heilmann

John Heilmann

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

John J. Heilmann, PhD, CCC-SLP is a professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. His research focuses on language assessment and measurement, with particular emphasis on language sample analysis, comprehensive evaluation practices, and improving the validity and usability of assessment tools for children with communication disorders. His work aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by identifying barriers to adoption, developing practical supports for clinicians, and promoting high-quality, equitable decision-making in speech-language pathology. He is particularly interested in helping practitioners use assessment data to inform intervention and improve outcomes for children and families.

ASHA Financial Disclosures:
The authors disclose they have the following financial or other interests in objects or entities mentioned in this paper: Funding support from the National Institutes of Health R01DC021160

ASHA Non-Financial Disclosures:
None

Speaker Events

November 10, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am EST

Rethinking Mean Length of Utterance for Aided Utterances

View a global list of converted local start times Session ID: 57   Objectives: 1. List one reason why using typical MLU is problematic for aided language. 2. Describe the […]
November 10, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am EST

Building Better Aided Language Measures: Speech-Language Pathologist Perspectives

View a global list of converted local start times Session ID: 60   Objectives: 1. Define at least one aided language measure used in this study 2. Discuss why aided […]