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Speech Therapists - Columbia, MO

We found 141 speech therapists in Columbia, MO. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Teresa E. Lever, PHD, SLP

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1020 Hitt, Columbia, MO 65201

573-882-7903

Dr. Teresa Lever works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, MO.

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Laurel M. Duever-Collins, MS, CCC-SLP

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525 Keene, Columbia, MO 65201

573-882-7350

Ms. Laurel Duever-Collins practices speech therapy in Columbia, MO.
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Janie Elizabeth Smith, MA, CCC-SLP

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2011 Corona, Columbia, MO 65203

573-303-5138

Ms. Janie Smith is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, MO.
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Mrs. Samantha Joelle Kalkowski, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATH

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2100 70 Highway, Columbia, MO 65203

573-445-9981

Ms. Samantha Kalkowski specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, MO.
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Sara E. Tweedy, MS, CCCSLP

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1100 Club Village Drive, Columbia, MO 65203

573-256-2777

Ms. Sara Tweedy specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, MO.
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Necole C. Palmer, CCC-SLP, MHS

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1601 Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

573-815-3868

Ms. Necole Palmer works as a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, MO.
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Mrs. Jenifer Joe Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP

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3511 Rutledge, Columbia, MO 65202

573-881-8008

Ms. Jenifer Barnes is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, MO.
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Ms. Kristine Anne Hotchkiss, CCC SLP, MA

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505 Spider Monkey, Columbia, MO 65202

573-447-1719

Ms. Kristine Hotchkiss is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, MO.
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Mrs. Laura Powell, MS, CCC-SLP

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1 Hospital, Columbia, MO 65212

573-882-8175

Ms. Laura Powell specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, MO.
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Nandhakumar Radhakrishnan, PHD

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1101 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201

573-882-7903

Dr. Nandhakumar Radhakrishnan practices speech therapy in Columbia, MO.
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Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Jasensky, MS, CCCSLP

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800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201

Ms. Kimberly Jasensky practices speech therapy in Columbia, MO and Louis, MO.
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Dr. Barry L. Slansky, PHD

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601 70, Columbia, MO 65203

573-268-5732

Dr. Barry Slansky practices speech therapy in Columbia, MO.
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Ms. Brett Kimberly Nickisch, MA, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy, Geriatrics

Hospital, Columbia, MO 65201

Ms. Brett Nickisch's specialties are speech therapy and geriatrics (elderly care). She practices in Kansas City, MO and Columbia, MO.
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Barbara Lynn Brinkman, CCC-SLP

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300 Portland, Columbia, MO 65201

573-884-5200

Ms. Barbara Brinkman specializes in speech therapy and practices in Columbia, MO.
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Ashlee Wiessing, MA, CCC-SLP

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4812 Santana Circle, Columbia, MO 65203

573-639-2279

Ms. Ashlee Wiessing practices speech therapy in Columbia, MO.
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Hannah Fisher, SLP-CCC

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315 W Business Loop, Columbia, MO 65203

573-817-2780

Ms. Hannah Fisher is a speech therapy specialist in Columbia, MO and Kansas City, MO.

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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.