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Speech Therapists - Atascadero, CA

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Mrs. April Machelle Nolan, M.ED., CCC-SLP

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6965 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Ms. April Nolan works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Dr. Simone Kerstin Huls, PHD, CF-SLP

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5975 Entrada Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Dr. Simone Huls practices speech therapy in Atascadero, CA.
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Caroline Boyd Breeding, M.S., CCC-SLP

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6965 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Caroline Breeding works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Stephanie Oldham, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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6965 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Stephanie Oldham works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Jillian Nowakowski, SLP

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6895 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Jillian Nowakowski is a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Mrs. Shirley Woo Sigmund, M.A.

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10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Shirley Sigmund works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Robin C. Powers, SLP

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5595 Tunitas Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Robin Powers works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Elizabeth Dougherty Price, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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12595 Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Elizabeth Price works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Kimberly Brooke Van Den Enden, M.S., CCC-SLP

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309 Buena Fortuna Circle, Atascadero, CA 93422

Ms. Kimberly Van Den Enden works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Alan E. Stehli, MS

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6965 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Mr. Alan Stehli is a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Kelsey Lynn Martin

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6965 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Kelsey Martin is a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Erika R. Castro, SLP

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6895 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Erika Castro practices speech therapy in Atascadero, CA.
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Melissa Grace Pirkle, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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5185 Mercedes Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422

Ms. Melissa Pirkle is a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Mrs. Olivia Snelson

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6965 San Luis Avenue, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Olivia Snelson is a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.
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Jessica Rodriguez, M. S., CCC-SLP

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10112 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA

Ms. Jessica Rodriguez practices speech therapy in Atascadero, CA.
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Courtney Castle, SLP-CCC

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West, Atascadero, CA 93422

Ms. Courtney Castle works as a speech therapy specialist in Atascadero, CA.

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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.