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Speech Therapists - Thornton, IL

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Ms. Janis L. Harding, MSCCC-LSP

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154 East 162nd Lane South Holland, IL 60473

708-699-5292

Ms. Janis Harding specializes in speech therapy and practices in South Holland, IL.
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Mrs. Amy Leigh Nelson, CF-SLP, MS

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1055 175th Street Homewood, IL 60430

312-238-2155

Ms. Amy Nelson is a speech therapy specialist in Homewood, IL.
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Mrs. Karen Sue Hill, MS

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13700 S Stewart Avenue Riverdale, IL 60827

708-768-5671

Ms. Karen Hill practices speech therapy in Riverdale, IL.
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Sherry Rainge-Hester, MSCCC-SLP-L

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2031 E 171st Court South Holland, IL 60473

708-474-5160

Ms. Sherry Rainge-Hester practices speech therapy in South Holland, IL.
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Mrs. Stephanie E. Mullin, CCC-SLP, MHS

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601 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311

219-322-2273
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Ms. Patricia Lynn Roe, MHS

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39 Sycamore Calumet City, IL 60409

773-485-8336

Ms. Patricia Roe is a speech therapy specialist in Calumet City, IL.
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Marilyn K. Tapajna, MATCCC-SLP

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2239 Carroll Parkway Flossmoor, IL 60422

708-799-8362

Ms. Marilyn Tapajna practices speech therapy in Flossmoor, IL.
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Mrs. Nedra Marie Lee

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3626 Tamarind Lane Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-335-4557

Ms. Nedra Lee practices speech therapy in Hazel Crest, IL.
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Ms. Laura A. Steele, CCC-SLP/L

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521 Buffalo Avenue Calumet City, IL 60409

708-228-7035

Ms. Laura Steele practices speech therapy in Calumet City, IL.
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Kimbery Christine Rush, SLP, MS CCC

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Flossmoor, IL 60422

708-915-8546

Ms. Kimbery Rush is a speech therapy specialist in Flossmoor, IL.
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Jorri Lynn Duncan, MS

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670 Mackinaw Avenue Calumet City, IL 60409

773-956-3478

Ms. Jorri Duncan practices speech therapy in Calumet City, IL.
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Dr. Shawnise Carter, DSC, CCC-SLPD

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7951 Calumet Avenue Munster, IN 46321

219-237-9560

Dr. Shawnise Carter works as a speech therapy specialist in Munster, IN.
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Crystal Marie Vanderveen, SLP

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19000 Halsted Street Homewood, IL 60430

708-957-9200

Ms. Crystal Vanderveen works as a speech therapy specialist in Homewood, IL.
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Ms. Cheryl Marie Fierke, MA, CCC

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3420 Laurel Lane Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-335-9773

Ms. Cheryl Fierke works as a speech therapy specialist in Hazel Crest, IL.
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Mrs. Erin Maura Pipolo, MS, CCC-SLP

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20201 Crawford Avenue Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Ms. Erin Pipolo works as a speech therapy specialist in Olympia Fields, IL.
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Savannah Jayne Drake, MS, CF-SLP

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9950 Calumet Avenue Munster, IN 46321

219-703-2752

Ms. Savannah Drake practices speech therapy in Munster, IN and Schererville, IN.

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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.