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Speech Therapists - Pekin, IL

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Jill R. Recor, SLP

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2351 Broadway Street, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Jill Recor works as a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Suzann Michelle Colthurst, SLP

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2988 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Suzann Colthurst is a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Miss Lori Rhonda Utter, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATH

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600 13th, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-0382

Ms. Lori Utter works as a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Emma McAvin, CCC-SLP, MS

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1024 Park Avenue, Pekin, IL 61554

815-674-5186

Ms. Emma McAvin practices speech therapy in Pekin, IL.
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Alyssa Lynn McGray, MS, SLP

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2720 14th, Pekin, IL 61554

309-201-3763

Ms. Alyssa McGray specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL.
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Mandi J. Sawlaw, SLP

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2988 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Mandi Sawlaw specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL.
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Mrs. Mandi Larkin Arnsman, MS, CCC-SLP/L

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1830 Valle Vista, Pekin, IL 61554

309-840-3677

Ms. Mandi Arnsman practices speech therapy in Pekin, IL.
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Lindsay Diekhoff, SLP

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2988 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Lindsay Diekhoff specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL.
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Ericka Zetterberg

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Speech Therapy, Rehabilitative Services

2988 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

618-234-9705

Ms. Ericka Zetterberg's areas of specialization are speech therapy and rehabilitative services; she sees patients in Pekin, IL and Peoria, IL.
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Mariah Faivre, MS

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600 13th, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-0382

Ms. Mariah Faivre specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL.
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Mary M. Smyers-Karaffa, SLPD

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600 13th, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-0439

Ms. Mary Smyers-Karaffa specializes in speech therapy and practices in Willowbrook, IL and Pekin, IL.
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Shaundra R. Draper, CCC-SLP, MS

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603 N 13th Street, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-0439

Ms. Shaundra Draper specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL.
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Stephanie Dunn, SLP

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1922 Sierra, Pekin, IL 61554

309-202-3903

Ms. Stephanie Dunn practices speech therapy in Pekin, IL.
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Ms. Katie J L Capel

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501 Washington, Pekin, IL 61554

309-477-4700

Ms. Katie Capel works as a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Alyssa Testin, SLP

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2988 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Alyssa Testin practices speech therapy in Pekin, IL and Ottawa, IL.
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Sarah Melcher

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218 Oakdale, Pekin, IL 61554

618-927-6408

Ms. Sarah Melcher specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL.

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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.