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Speech Therapists - Somerville, MA

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Mrs. Janis Greim Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

230 Highland, Somerville, MA 02143

Ms. Janis Hudson is a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Mrs. Ariel Rose Thayer, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

593 Somerville, Somerville, MA 02143

215-206-6566

Ms. Ariel Thayer works as a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Mrs. Erica Kayla Danis, CCC-SLP, MS

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5 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145

Ms. Erica Danis works as a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Susan Perez, SLP, MFT

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Speech Therapy, Family Therapy

249 Elm, Somerville, MA 02144

617-379-0496

Ms. Susan Perez's areas of specialization are family therapy and speech therapy; she sees patients in Somerville, MA.
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Mrs. Vania Lima Machado, MS, CCCSLP

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61 Medford, Somerville, MA 02143

Ms. Vania Machado is a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Emma Provenzano, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

37 Raymond, Somerville, MA 02144

802-688-4400
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Kami Ellen Bates

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13 Vinal, Somerville, MA 02143

617-297-8621

Ms. Kami Bates practices speech therapy in Somerville, MA.
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Ms. Sheila Robin Strock, CCC-SLP

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5 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145

Ms. Sheila Strock is a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Ms. Janice Mary Giampa, CCC-SLP

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328 Washington, Somerville, MA 02143

617-686-0715

Ms. Janice Giampa specializes in speech therapy and practices in Somerville, MA.
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Ms. Sophie Elizabeth Lehar, MS

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Speech Therapy

5 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145

617-591-4627

Ms. Sophie Lehar practices speech therapy in Somerville, MA and Cambridge, MA.
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Naama Beit Arie Shlonsky, MS, CCCSLP

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Speech Therapy

218 Holland, Somerville, MA 02144

617-764-1997

Ms. Naama Beit Arie Shlonsky specializes in speech therapy and practices in Somerville, MA and Newton, MA.
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Ms. Allison Paige Willey, CCC-SLP, MS

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61 Medford, Somerville, MA 02143

Ms. Allison Willey practices speech therapy in Somerville, MA.
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Jennifer Vidal, CCC-SLP

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5 Middlesex Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145

Ms. Jennifer Vidal works as a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Melissa R. Bairos, MS, CCC-SLP

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186 Highland, Somerville, MA 02143

617-776-4447

Ms. Melissa Bairos is a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Ms. Jocelyn Elizabeth Alexander, MA, CCC-SLP

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186 Highland, Somerville, MA 02143

617-776-4776

Ms. Jocelyn Alexander works as a speech therapy specialist in Somerville, MA.
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Katherine Shannon Fithian, CCC-SLP

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41 Ivaloo, Somerville, MA 02143

858-692-7947

Ms. Katherine Fithian specializes in speech therapy and practices in Peabody, MA and Somerville, 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.