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Speech Therapists - Shirley, MA

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Alissa Ryan, MS, CCC-SLP

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285 Central Leominster, MA 01453

978-212-9616

Ms. Alissa Ryan specializes in speech therapy and practices in Leominster, MA.
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Mrs. Sarah Ah Belcher, MS, CCCSLP

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14 Whitetail Way Littleton, MA 01460

774-364-0335

Ms. Sarah Belcher works as a speech therapy specialist in Littleton, MA.
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Mrs. Lisa Phillips, MS

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1048 Lancaster Street Leominster, MA 01453

401-465-3004

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Ms. Lisa Phillips works as a speech therapy specialist in Leominster, MA.
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Ms. Liduina (Lydia) C. Scholten, MA, MHSC, CCC-SLP

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14 Notre Dame Road Acton, MA 01720

978-264-0750
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Kathryn Hickman Moore

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31 Hannah Lane Fitchburg, MA 01420

508-776-3941

Ms. Kathryn Moore works as a speech therapy specialist in Fitchburg, MA.
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Ms. Marie D. Leisten, SLP

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8 Oneil Way Groton, MA 01450

978-302-7819

Ms. Marie Leisten is a speech therapy specialist in Groton, MA.
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Mrs. Kimberly Anne Porter, MS, CCC-SLP

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619 South Street Fitchburg, MA 01420

978-827-0757

Ms. Kimberly Porter works as a speech therapy specialist in Ashburnham, MA and Fitchburg, MA.
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Ms. Darlene Francis Motyka, MS, CCC-SLP

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100 Erdman Way Leominster, MA 01453

978-466-8336

Ms. Darlene Motyka specializes in speech therapy and practices in Leominster, MA.
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Ms. Valerie Veronica Chase, CCC-SLP, MED

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John Fitch Highway Fitchburg, MA 01420

978-343-7395

Ms. Valerie Chase is a speech therapy specialist in Fitchburg, MA.
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Mrs. Kathy Ann Jacques-Twichell, MS, CCC

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173 Jamestown Road Leominster, MA 01453

978-534-0027

Ms. Kathy Jacques-Twichell is a speech therapy specialist in Leominster, MA.
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Ms. Karla G. Miller, CCC-SLP, MS

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123 Rowley Hill Road Sterling, MA 01564

978-422-6014

Ms. Karla Miller is a speech therapy specialist in Sterling, MA.
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Agnieszka Serafin, MSCCC-SLP

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22 Grant Road Devens, MA 01434

978-772-1770

Ms. Agnieszka Serafin works as a speech therapy specialist in Devens, MA.
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Mrs. Diane Lynn Nesman, MA, CCC

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149 Nourse Road Bolton, MA 01740

978-779-9864

Ms. Diane Nesman practices speech therapy in Bolton, MA.
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Mrs. Kristin Noelle Ashburn, MAED

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6 Allison Park Groton, MA 01450

978-448-2960

Ms. Kristin Ashburn specializes in speech therapy and practices in Groton, MA.
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Ms. Elena M. Oksanish, M ED CCC, SLP

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1048 Lancaster Street Leominster, MA 01453

401-465-3004

Ms. Elena Oksanish practices speech therapy in Leominster, MA.
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Mrs. Alina Michelle Carter, MS, CCC-SLP

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330 Great Road Stow, MA 01775

617-724-0767

Ms. Alina Carter specializes in speech therapy and practices in Stow, 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.