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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 practices speech therapy 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 works as a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Jennifer Marian Wiles, MS

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112 Heatherview East Peoria, IL 61611

309-360-0707

Ms. Jennifer Wiles specializes in speech therapy and practices in East Peoria, 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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Miss Lori Rhonda Utter, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATH

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600 13th Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-0382

Ms. Lori Utter is a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Jennifer Jane Duckworth

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917 Lincoln Marquette Heights, IL 61554

309-231-2772

Ms. Jennifer Duckworth works as a speech therapy specialist in Marquette Heights, 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. Katrina Renee Gelhausen, MS CCC, SLP

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112 Heatherview East Peoria, IL 61611

309-360-0707

Ms. Katrina Gelhausen works as a speech therapy specialist in East Peoria, IL.
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Lindsay Diekhoff, SLP

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2988 Court Street Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Lindsay Diekhoff practices speech therapy 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 specializes in speech therapy and rehabilitative services and practices in Pekin, IL and Peoria, 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 is a speech therapy specialist 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 practices speech therapy in 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 is a speech therapy specialist in Pekin, IL.
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Emma Lane, MS, CCC-SLP/L

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112 Heatherview East Peoria, IL 61611

309-360-0707

Ms. Emma Lane specializes in speech therapy and practices in East Peoria, IL.
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Alyssa Testin, SLP

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2988 Court Street Pekin, IL 61554

309-353-5940

Ms. Alyssa Testin specializes in speech therapy and practices in Pekin, IL and Ottawa, IL.
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Allison Clare Norris, MS, CF-SLP

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4812 Pfeiffer Bartonville, IL 61607

815-351-9522

Ms. Allison Norris is a speech therapy specialist in Bartonville, 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.