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Speech Therapists - Westmont, IL

We found 36 speech therapists in Westmont, IL. See refinement options below.

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Marti Ann Wolford, SLP, CC, MA

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1 S Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Marti Wolford is a speech therapy specialist in Westmont, IL.
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Maureen Laneal Kidd

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1 S Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Maureen Kidd is a speech therapy specialist in Westmont, IL.
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Ms. Shinfan Chang, M.S., CCC-SLP

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5512 King Arthur Court, Westmont, IL

Ms. Shinfan Chang specializes in speech therapy and practices in Westmont, IL.
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Ms. Amy M. Nelson, M.S.

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750 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, IL

Ms. Amy Nelson works as a speech therapy specialist in Saint Charles, IL.
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Ellen Michelle McNamara

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407 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559

Ms. Ellen McNamara practices speech therapy in Westmont, IL.
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Julie A. Oberbroeckling, SLP

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825 N Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Julie Oberbroeckling specializes in speech therapy and practices in Westmont, IL.
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Lisa U. Kleinz, SLP

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225 S Linden Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Lisa Kleinz is a speech therapy specialist in Westmont, IL.
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Patricia Burnside

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200 N Linden Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Patricia Burnside specializes in speech therapy and practices in Westmont, IL.
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Sheniquia Mhoon, CCC-SLP

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801 S Wilmette Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Sheniquia Mhoon practices speech therapy in Westmont, IL.
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Tyler Young, M.S., CF-SLP

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6501 Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Mr. Tyler Young works as a speech therapy specialist in Westmont, IL.
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Annette Alice Zielinski, M.S., CCC-SLP/L

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750 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, IL

Ms. Annette Zielinski specializes in speech therapy and practices in Westmont, IL.
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Jennifer Parkins, M.S., CCC-SLP

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825 N Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Jennifer Parkins practices speech therapy in Westmont, IL.
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Cynthia Gutierrez, SLP

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6501 Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Cynthia Gutierrez works as a speech therapy specialist in Westmont, IL.
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Alexis Sandra Nowak, M.S., CCC-SLP

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825 N Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL

Ms. Alexis Nowak specializes in speech therapy and practices in Westmont, IL.
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Christine Watson, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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750 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont, IL

Ms. Christine Watson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Westmont, IL.
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Ruthvi Patel

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407 W 63rd Street, Westmont, IL 60559

Ms. Ruthvi Patel works as a speech therapy specialist in Westmont, 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.