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Speech Therapists - Clearwater, FL

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Jill Hensley

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430 Morton Plant Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

727-461-8360

Ms. Jill Hensley is a speech therapy specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Maria Dalrymple, MSCCC-SLP

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2973 Ambleglen Court, Clearwater, FL 33761

727-510-6062

Ms. Maria Dalrymple works as a speech therapy specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Kalie Irwin, MS

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Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Services

2141 University, Clearwater, FL 33764

727-434-6500

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Ms. Kalie Irwin's areas of specialization are speech therapy and rehabilitative services; she sees patients in New Port Richey, FL and Clearwater, FL.
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Ellen Marie St. John, MS, CCC-SLP

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1111 Highland, Clearwater, FL 33756

727-446-0581

Ms. Ellen St. John practices speech therapy in Clearwater, FL.
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Kimberly Michelle Labanca, MA, CCC-SLP

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3057 Homestead, Clearwater, FL 33759

727-504-9469

Ms. Kimberly Labanca is a speech therapy specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Laurie L. Serra, SLP

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3321 Waterford, Clearwater, FL 33761

727-424-6906

Ms. Laurie Serra specializes in speech therapy and practices in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Luane C. Mason, MA

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1811 Juanita Court, Clearwater, FL 33764

727-535-3424

Ms. Luane Mason works as a speech therapy specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Karen Sjostedt Hough, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Services

1862 Castle Woods, Clearwater, FL 33759

727-797-5659

Ms. Karen Hough is a speech therapy and rehabilitative services specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Emily Parris McDonough, SLP

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3141 McMullen Booth, Clearwater, FL 33761

727-723-7735

Ms. Emily McDonough practices speech therapy in Clearwater, FL.
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Michelle Amber Bausewein, CCC-SLP, MS

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420 Bay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756

270-519-5782

Ms. Michelle Bausewein specializes in speech therapy and practices in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Nancy Carol Blair, CCC-SLP

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430 Morton Plant Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

727-298-6578

Ms. Nancy Blair practices speech therapy in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Beverly Becker Gallagher, SLP

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14141 46th Street N, Clearwater, FL 33762

727-535-6746

Ms. Beverly Gallagher specializes in speech therapy and practices in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Pamela Kay Crouch, MA, CCCSLP

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1980 Sunset Point, Clearwater, FL 33765

727-443-1588

Ms. Pamela Crouch is a speech therapy specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Ms. Nancy Beth Turkel, MA, CCC/SLP

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2364 Drew, Clearwater, FL 33765

727-723-1100

Ms. Nancy Turkel practices speech therapy in Clearwater, FL.
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Ms. Shannon Drobisch

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Anesthesiology, Speech Therapy

300 Pinellas Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Ms. Shannon Drobisch works as a speech therapy and anesthesiology specialist in Clearwater, FL.
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Mrs. Karen Ann Kamm, MA, CCCSLP

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2753 State Road, Clearwater, FL 33761

727-724-5437

Ms. Karen Kamm specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ormond Beach, FL and Clearwater, FL.

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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.