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Speech Therapist - Springfield, MO

We found 216 speech therapist in Springfield, MO. See refinement options below.

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Steven Kleinsasser, CCC-SLP, MS

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Mr. Steven Kleinsasser works as a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. Diderika M. Telting, CCC-SLP, PHD

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1531 Bradford, Springfield, MO 65804

417-883-0043

Dr. Diderika Telting works as a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Mrs. Christine Jeannette Chamberlain, MS, CCC-SLP

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639 Chestnut, Springfield, MO 65802

417-523-7500

Ms. Christine Chamberlain practices speech therapy in Springfield, MO.
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Mrs. Shelby Ann Sudholt, MS, CCCSLP

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-742-0930

Ms. Shelby Sudholt is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Debra Lynn Ross, CCC-SLP

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Ms. Debra Ross is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Mrs. Katherine Ann Hensler, MS, CCC-SLP

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1505 Delaware, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-3724

Ms. Katherine Hensler practices speech therapy in Springfield, MO.
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Niesje A. Plank, MS, CCCSLP

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Ms. Niesje Plank practices speech therapy in Springfield, MO.
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Mrs. Marilyn Ann Baker, MA, CCC-SLP

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Ms. Marilyn Baker practices speech therapy in Springfield, MO.
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Rachel Moore, MS, CF-SLP

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3545 National, Springfield, MO 65807

417-269-4601

Ms. Rachel Moore is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Lori A. Situ, SLP

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639 Chestnut, Springfield, MO 65802

417-523-7500

Ms. Lori Situ works as a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Margaret Ann Anderson

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

Ms. Margaret Anderson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Springfield, MO.
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Melissa Reed

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3545 National, Springfield, MO 65807

417-269-5537

Ms. Melissa Reed specializes in speech therapy and practices in Springfield, MO.
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Rachel Watson, SLP

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Ms. Rachel Watson is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Karissa B. Brown

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Ms. Karissa Brown practices speech therapy in Springfield, MO.
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Lindsey D. Pindris, SLP

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

417-523-7500

Ms. Lindsey Pindris is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Casey Brooke Rodriguez

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1610 Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804

Ms. Casey Rodriguez practices speech therapy in Springfield, 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.