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Speech Therapists - Palo Alto, CA

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Kayla May Kolhede, CCC-SLP, MA

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2452 Watson Court, Palo Alto, CA

Ms. Kayla Kolhede is a speech therapy specialist in Walnut Creek, CA, Oakland, CA, and Palo Alto, CA.
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Patricia Minghua Liu, CCC-SLP, MA

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

650-493-5000

Ms. Patricia Liu is a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA and San Francisco, CA.
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Mrs. Randy A. Hoffman, SLP

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3301 Alma Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306

650-852-9460

Ms. Randy Hoffman is a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Angela H. Cesena, SP, CCCSLP

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795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301

510-498-2814

Ms. Angela Cesena practices speech therapy in Fremont, CA, Palo Alto, CA, and Mountain View, CA.
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Mrs. Mae Elisabeth Carlson, M.S., CCC-SLP

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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA

Ms. Mae Carlson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Palo Alto, CA.
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Randi Lynn Thomas, CCC-SLP, MA

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725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA

650-497-8000

Ms. Randi Thomas works as a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Mrs. Stephanie Ellen Martinson, MA

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Ms. Stephanie Martinson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Palo Alto, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
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Ms. Eve Katherine Klein, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

650-493-5000

Ms. Eve Klein works as a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Mrs. Cheri Lea Horkman, MA CCC-SLP

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Ms. Cheri Horkman practices speech therapy in Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Nao Tina Tsukahara, CCC-SLP, MA

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3801 Miranda, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Ms. Nao Tsukahara specializes in speech therapy and practices in Los Angeles, CA.
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Karen M. Kapolnek, M.A.

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

650-493-5000

Ms. Karen Kapolnek specializes in speech therapy and practices in Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Linda Frances Mitchell, M.A.

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

650-493-5000

Ms. Linda Mitchell practices speech therapy in Palo Alto, CA.
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Janet Marie Hargadon, MASTERS OF ARTS

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3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

650-493-5000

Ms. Janet Hargadon works as a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Stacey Lynn Curtis, CCC-SLP, MS

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3801 Miranda, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Ms. Stacey Curtis works as a speech therapy specialist in Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA.
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Elizabeth Seagrave, CCC-SLP, MS

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3801 Miranda, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Ms. Elizabeth Seagrave specializes in speech therapy and practices in San Rafael, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
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Naima Contos

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Speech Therapy, Physiatry

3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Ms. Naima Contos' specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and speech therapy. She practices in Lompoc, CA and Palo Alto, 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.