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Speech Therapists - Reading, MA

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Samantha Elsy McGovern, MA, CCC-SLP

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1364 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867

781-942-1210

Ms. Samantha McGovern practices speech therapy in Reading, MA.
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Ms. Sarah Bovaird Forster, SLP

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2 Haven Street, Reading, MA 01867

781-944-2405

Ms. Sarah Forster specializes in speech therapy and practices in Reading, MA.
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Meg Simione, MA, CCC-SLP

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315 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-944-2405

Ms. Meg Simione works as a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Louise W. Ward, MS

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39 Hampshire, Reading, MA 01867

781-944-6724

Ms. Louise Ward is a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Ms. Lorraine Zaisser Salter, CCC/SLP, MS

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247 Summer Avenue, Reading, MA 01867

781-944-5866

Ms. Lorraine Salter works as a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Ms. Renee Bernazzani Burke, MS, CCC-SLP

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64 Village, Reading, MA 01867

617-281-2002

Ms. Renee Bernazzani Burke practices speech therapy in Reading, MA.
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Danielle Barnes, MS, CCCSLP

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315 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-944-2405

Ms. Danielle Barnes is a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Ms. Dawn Ciccone

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127 Haverhill, Reading, MA 01867

631-304-3360

Ms. Dawn Ciccone specializes in speech therapy and practices in Reading, MA.
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Christine Derse, CCC-SP, MED

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40 Covey Hill Road, Reading, MA 01867

781-942-3697

Ms. Christine Derse is a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Sydney Burns Kumin

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386 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867

972-977-2183

Ms. Sydney Kumin practices speech therapy in Reading, MA.
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Ashlyn Shea Murphy

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274 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-439-2178

Ms. Ashlyn Murphy practices speech therapy in Reading, MA.
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Macy Getchell

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274 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-439-2178

Ms. Macy Getchell specializes in speech therapy and practices in Reading, MA.
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Ms. Rebecca Cann, CCC-SLP, MA

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274 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-439-2178

Ms. Rebecca Cann is a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Maia Lewis

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274 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-439-2178

Mr. Maia Lewis specializes in speech therapy and practices in Reading, MA.
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Melissa Ormond

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10 Criterion Road, Reading, MA 01867

781-521-0491

Ms. Melissa Ormond works as a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.
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Alisa Sara Zeliger

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274 Main, Reading, MA 01867

781-439-2178

Ms. Alisa Zeliger is a speech therapy specialist in Reading, MA.

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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.