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Speech Therapists - Springfield, IL

We found 88 speech therapists in Springfield, IL. See refinement options below.

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Heidi Wynell Johnson, CCC-SLP

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6th, Springfield, IL 62703

217-528-7541

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Ms. Heidi Hochstetler practices speech therapy in Springfield, IL.
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Sara M. Westlake, CCC-SLP

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6th, Springfield, IL 62703

217-528-7541

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Ms. Sara Westlake works as a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, IL.
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Mrs. Jill Lynn Rouland, SLP

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2120 W Washington Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Jill Rouland specializes in speech therapy and practices in Springfield, IL.
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Mrs. Tiffany Ann Stritzel, CCC-SLP

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3400 W Washington Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Tiffany Stritzel is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, IL.
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Tracy Lynn Hayes, M.S., CCC-SLP

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612 Old Tippecanoe Drive, Springfield, IL

Ms. Tracy Hayes practices speech therapy in Springfield, IL.
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Prof. Dana L. McDonald, SLP

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701 N 1st Street, Springfield, IL 62781

Ms. Dana McDonald practices speech therapy in Springfield, IL.
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Myra Elaine Tosh, M.S., CCC-SLP

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720 N Bond Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Myra Tosh specializes in speech therapy and practices in Springfield, IL.
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Mrs. Marcia H. Bunchman, MS, CCC-SLP

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34 Cabin Smoke Trail, Springfield, IL 62707

Ms. Marcia Bunchman is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, IL.
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Ms. Karen Kay Kuhn, MS, CCC-SLP

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South Wirt Avenue, Springfield, IL 62703

Ms. Karen Kuhn specializes in speech therapy and practices in Springfield, IL.
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Mrs. Sarah Megan Toland, MS, CCCSLP

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3700 Castle Hill Boulevard, Springfield, IL

Ms. Sarah Toland works as a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, IL.
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Mrs. Lesley Anne Blackford, M.S. CCC, SLP

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3400 W Washington Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Lesley Blackford practices speech therapy in Springfield, IL.
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Deborah Kay Crotser, S.L.P.

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1200 W Jefferson Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Deborah Crotser practices speech therapy in Springfield, IL.
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Ms. Joan Bloome, MSCCC, SLP

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800 E Carpenter Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Joan Bloome is a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, IL.
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Ms. Diana Lockart, M.S., CCC-SLP

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800 E Carpenter Street, Springfield, IL

Ms. Diana Lockart practices speech therapy in Springfield, IL.
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Laura Henehan, MS, CCC-SLP

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1101 Oakmont Drive, Springfield, IL

Ms. Laura Henehan specializes in speech therapy and practices in Springfield, IL.
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Mrs. Jacqueline Mary Yoho, MS

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1517 Wood Mill Drive, Springfield, IL

Ms. Jacqueline Yoho works as a speech therapy specialist in Springfield, IL.

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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.