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Speech Therapists - Independence, MO

We found 91 speech therapists in Independence, MO.

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Mrs. Aleah Claire Brost, MHS, CCC-SLP

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20300 Valley View, Independence, MO 64057
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Ms. Wendy Kae Biggerstaff, CCCSLP

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Speech Therapy

218 Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050

816-478-2520

Ms. Wendy Biggerstaff works as a speech therapy specialist in Independence, MO.
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Alyssa Christine Deroos, CCC-SLP, MS

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14500 E 42nd Street S, Independence, MO 64055

816-478-7800

Ms. Alyssa Deroos is a speech therapy specialist in Independence, MO and Belton, MO.
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Mrs. Kelly Davis, CCC-SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

2611 S Lees Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055

816-521-5510

Ms. Kelly Davis works as a speech therapy specialist in Kansas City, MO and Independence, MO.
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Audra K. Koning, SLP

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2101 N Twyman Road, Independence, MO 64058

Ms. Audra Koning practices speech therapy in Independence, MO.
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Mrs. Vicky Harak, MS

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Speech Therapy

218 Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050

Ms. Vicky Harak is a speech therapy specialist in Independence, MO.
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Ms. Katrina Smith, MS, CCCSLP

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2106 N Ponca Drive, Independence, MO 64058

573-529-1721

Ms. Katrina Smith practices speech therapy in Independence, MO.
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Ms. Angela M. Rouviere, MS

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Speech Therapy

218 Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050

Ms. Angela Rouviere specializes in speech therapy and practices in Independence, MO.
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Maddie Rosemary Link, CCC-SLP, MA

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14500 42nd, Independence, MO 64055

816-478-7800

Ms. Maddie Husman specializes in speech therapy and practices in Independence, MO and Lees Summit, MO.
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Diane M. Cole, SLP

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Audiology, Speech Therapy

2101 N Twyman Road, Independence, MO 64058

Ms. Diane Cole's areas of specialization are speech therapy and audiology; she sees patients in Independence, MO.
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Sherilyn Cooper Camerlinck, SLP

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3225 Noland, Independence, MO 64055

Ms. Sherilyn Camerlinck practices speech therapy in Independence, MO.
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Charity D. Cromley, MS, CCCSLP

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Speech Therapy

218 Pleasant, Independence, MO 64050

816-521-2700

Ms. Charity Cromley works as a speech therapy specialist in Independence, MO.
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Katie M. Meek, CCC-SLP

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201 Forest, Independence, MO 64050

816-521-5300

Ms. Katie Meek specializes in speech therapy and practices in Independence, MO.
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Mrs. Cheryl Spurgeon, MS, CCC-SP

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1901 N Lazy Branch Road, Independence, MO 64058

Ms. Cheryl Spurgeon practices speech therapy in Independence, MO.
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Katie L. Fischbach, SLP

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201 Forest, Independence, MO 64050

Ms. Katie Fischbach is a speech therapy specialist in Independence, MO.
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Ms. Karen Kay Moyer, MA, SLP

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3225 Noland, Independence, MO 64055

Ms. Karen Moyer works as a speech therapy specialist in Independence, 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.