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Speech Therapists - Bakersfield, CA

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Ms. Deborah Oakes, MS, SLP

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2300 Truxtun, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-323-4591

Ms. Deborah Oakes works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Mrs. Maxine Louise Rodriguez, CCC-SLP, MS

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3939 Bernard, Bakersfield, CA 93306

661-230-6230

Ms. Maxine Rodriguez works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Jill K. Busby Avila, SLP

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420 34th, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-377-1700

Ms. Jill Busby Avila practices speech therapy in Bakersfield, CA.
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Karen J. Kelly, MS, CCC-SLP

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2300 Truxtun, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-323-4591

Ms. Karen Kelly is a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Margie Madamba, SP

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7009 Quailwood, Bakersfield, CA 93309

661-836-1623

Ms. Margie Madamba is a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Andrea Jenae Yako, CCCSLP

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1430 Truxtun, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-662-6306

Ms. Andrea Yako specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bakersfield, CA.
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Mrs. Stefanie Margaret Opdycke Ramos, CCC-SLP, MA

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332 E Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308

619-990-4867

Ms. Stefanie Ramos works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Mrs. Sandra Manzo, MS-CCC-SLP

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3939 Bernard, Bakersfield, CA 93306

661-230-6230

Ms. Sandra Manzo specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bakersfield, CA.
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Jennifer L. Faulk, CCC-SLP

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9500 Flushing Quail, Bakersfield, CA 93312

661-201-0270

Ms. Jennifer Faulk works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Ellen Patricia Green, SLP

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1800 Westwind, Bakersfield, CA 93301

661-377-1700

Ms. Ellen Green practices speech therapy in Bakersfield, CA.
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Holly Dun, CCC-SLP, MS

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3733 San Dimas, Bakersfield, CA 93301

760-417-0690

Ms. Holly Dun works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Mrs. Christy Melissa Slayton, SLP

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6700 Palm Tree Circle, Bakersfield, CA 93308

661-201-0270

Ms. Christy Slayton works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Mr. Charles Carlisle Ellis, MA, CCC-SLP

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14015 Santa Fe Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314

661-747-3236

Mr. Charles Ellis practices speech therapy in Bakersfield, CA.
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Catlin Carroll, SLP

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7737 Meany, Bakersfield, CA 93308

661-377-1700

Ms. Catlin Carroll works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Linda Marie Elieff, MA, CCCSLP

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1325 Ensley, Bakersfield, CA 93312

661-589-8527

Ms. Linda Elieff works as a speech therapy specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Mrs. Lanelle Bennett, CCC-SLP, MA

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2211 Mount Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306

661-872-2121

Ms. Lanelle Bennett specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bakersfield, 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.