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Speech Therapists - Athens, AL

We found 18 speech therapists in Athens, AL. See refinement options below.

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Callie S. Estes, CCC-SLP

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124 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens, AL 35611
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Mrs. Caitlin Roberts Barker, SLP

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102 Sanders, Athens, AL 35611

256-431-4223

Ms. Caitlin Barker specializes in speech therapy and practices in Athens, AL.
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Mrs. Loren Pierce Batchelor, MS, CCC-SLP

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124 Cloverleaf, Athens, AL 35611

256-262-9510

Ms. Loren Batchelor works as a speech therapy specialist in Athens, AL.
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Ms. Debra H. Roberson, ST

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661 72, Athens, AL 35611

256-233-9533

Ms. Debra Roberson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Athens, AL.
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Carli S. Carlton, CCC-SLP, MS

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1005 W Market Street, Athens, AL 35611

256-431-4223

Ms. Carli Carlton practices speech therapy in Athens, AL.
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Mrs. Anna Claire Robinson, CCC-SLP, MCD

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1802 72, Athens, AL 35611

256-464-9464

Ms. Anna Robinson works as a speech therapy specialist in Madison, AL and Athens, AL.
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Cristen Kalea Jones, CF-SLP

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1600 Hobbs, Athens, AL 35611

256-232-3461

Ms. Cristen Jones specializes in speech therapy and practices in Athens, AL.
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Ms. Leah Esther Olson, CCC-SLP, MS

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406 Crestview, Athens, AL 35611

256-497-4632

Ms. Leah Olson works as a speech therapy specialist in Athens, AL.
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Ashley E. Ambrose, CCC-SLP

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1005 W Market Street, Athens, AL 35611

256-431-4223

Ms. Ashley Ambrose is a speech therapy specialist in Athens, AL.
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Catherine Stinson, MS, CCC-SLP

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102 Sanders, Athens, AL 35611

256-431-4223

Ms. Catherine Stinson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Athens, AL.
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Bonnie Dickerson, MS, CCC-SLP

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1802 72, Athens, AL 35611

256-464-9464

Ms. Bonnie Dickerson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Athens, AL.
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Alyssa White, MS, CCC-SLP

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124 Cloverleaf, Athens, AL 35611

256-262-9510

Ms. Alyssa White practices speech therapy in Athens, AL.
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Elizabeth Anne Hall, CCC-SLP

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1802 72, Athens, AL 35611

256-464-4964

Ms. Elizabeth Hall specializes in speech therapy and practices in Madison, AL and Athens, AL.
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Taylor Lauren Furline Moorer

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1802 72, Athens, AL 35611

256-464-9464

Ms. Taylor Moorer practices speech therapy in Madison, AL and Athens, AL.
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Jessie Calliste

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2722 Peninsula Drive, Athens, AL 35611

256-468-7943

Ms. Jessie Calliste works as a speech therapy specialist in Athens, AL.
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Allison Allen, CCC-SLP, MS

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102 Sanders, Athens, AL 35611

256-431-4223

Ms. Allison Allen works as a speech therapy specialist in Athens, AL.

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What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy is a treatment that helps people of all ages who have problems speaking and using language. The professionals who provide speech therapy are called speech and language pathologists, or sometimes just speech therapists. Speech therapy is often associated with children, and many kids do need extra help overcoming speech disorders such as a lisp or a stutter. However, older patients also often rely on speech services, for instance after a stroke.

The issues that are treated in speech therapy can be broadly broken down into three main categories. They are:

Speech disorders, which affect the voice and the ability to form sounds properly or speak fluently. Examples include dysarthria, stuttering, and vocal cord polyps.
Language disorders, which are problems with either saying or understanding spoken words. Examples include autism and pragmatic (social) language disorders.
Swallowing disorders, including drooling and difficulty swallowing. Since speech therapy involves treatment for the muscles of the mouth and throat, some swallowing disorders can be treated by speech therapists.

The way speech therapy is conducted depends greatly on the age and needs of the patient being served. Therapy may be conducted one-on-one, in a small group, or in a classroom. Standardized testing is often used to evaluate speech. Depending on the patient, therapy may include games, conversation, role playing and storytelling, flash cards, or singing. The speech therapist sometimes assigns exercises for the patient to practice at home.

There are many causes for speech disorders, and they are surprisingly common. Speech therapy is an effective treatment that helps these patients communicate their thoughts and feelings with others.