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Speech Therapists - Polo, IL

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Lyndi Kate Lemay, MS, CCC-SLP

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1809 Locust Street Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-1210

Ms. Lyndi Lemay is a speech therapy specialist in Sterling, IL.
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Staci L. Dirks, CCC-SLP

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603 East 19th Street Sterling, IL 61081

815-441-0338

Ms. Staci Dirks works as a speech therapy specialist in Sterling, IL.
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Erika Ann Smith, CCC-SLP, CLC

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1809 Locust Street Sterling, IL 61081

815-625-4790

Ms. Erika Smith practices speech therapy in Sterling, IL.
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Mrs. Whitney Ann Cervantez, MS, SLP

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414 S Wesley Avenue Mount Morris, IL 61054

815-734-4103

Ms. Whitney Cervantez is a speech therapy specialist in Mount Morris, IL.
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Kelly A. Hilliker, MS, CCC-SLP

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1234 Joanne Terrace Byron, IL 61010

815-986-6607

Ms. Kelly Hilliker is a speech therapy specialist in Byron, IL.
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Ms. Erin Marie Madden, MA, CCC-SLP

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17695 Kelley Road Pecatonica, IL 61063

810-772-9948

Ms. Erin Madden practices speech therapy in Pecatonica, IL.
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Anne P. Hilliard, MA, CCC-SLP

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403 E 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021

815-285-5575

Ms. Anne Hilliard specializes in speech therapy and practices in Dixon, IL.
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Brittany Joan Groenhagen, MS, CCC-SLP

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1100 Jefferson Street Oregon, IL 61061

815-732-5300

Ms. Brittany Groenhagen practices speech therapy in Oregon, IL.
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Stacey Hicks

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501 W South Street Freeport, IL 61032

815-232-0300

Ms. Stacey Hicks specializes in speech therapy and practices in Freeport, IL.
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Joan M. Frost, SLP

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500 Anchor Road Dixon, IL 61021

815-288-6691

Ms. Joan Frost specializes in speech therapy and practices in Dixon, IL.
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Carissa Rognstad, SLP

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6834 N Friday Road Byron, IL 61010

815-219-9153

Ms. Carissa Rognstad specializes in speech therapy and practices in Byron, IL.
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Kimberly K. Nesemeier, MA, CCC-SLP

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1763 S Dirck Drive Freeport, IL 61032

815-233-5100

Ms. Kimberly Nesemeier works as a speech therapy specialist in Freeport, IL.
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Alexis True

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8645 Byron Hills Drive Byron, IL 61010

815-751-8110

Ms. Alexis True is a speech therapy specialist in Byron, IL.
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Mrs. Kelly Ann Gosch, CCC-SLP

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1335 Franklin Grove Road Dixon, IL 61021

815-284-6651

Ms. Kelly Gosch practices speech therapy in Dixon, IL and Galesburg, IL.
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Mrs. Laurel Ann Allspaugh, SLP

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112 Snow Street Chadwick, IL 61014

815-441-3760

Ms. Laurel Allspaugh works as a speech therapy specialist in Chadwick, IL.
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Mackenzie Turcato

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1056 Kingsway Byron, IL 61010

815-540-0612

Ms. Mackenzie Turcato practices speech therapy in Byron, 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.