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Speech Therapists - Ruston, LA

We found 38 speech therapists in Ruston, LA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Jerrilyn Frasier Vaughan, L-SLP/A, AU.D.

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Audiology, Speech Therapy

1503 Goodwin Road, Ruston, LA

Dr. Jerrilyn Vaughan specializes in speech therapy and audiology and practices in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Lisa Roebuck Nelson, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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Speech Therapy

1601 Bittersweet Avenue, Ruston, LA

Ms. Lisa Nelson is a speech therapy specialist in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Tiffany Taylor Bowman, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

1000 S Vienna Street, Ruston, LA

Ms. Tiffany Bowman is a speech therapy specialist in Ruston, LA.
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Erin Leitz, SLP

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Speech Therapy

2309 S Service Road W, Ruston, LA

Ms. Erin Leitz specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Kristie S. Crawford, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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Speech Therapy

1817 Northpointe Lane, Ruston, LA

Ms. Kristie Crawford is a speech therapy specialist in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Shiki Tywan Dixon, CCC-SLP, M. A.

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Speech Therapy

1418 Mitcham Orchard Road, Ruston, LA

Ms. Shiki Dixon specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ruston, LA.
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Amanda McDaniel, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1603 Goodwin Road, Ruston, LA

Ms. Amanda McDaniel practices speech therapy in Ruston, LA.
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Anna Pate Garmon, SLP

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Speech Therapy

2309 S Service Road W, Ruston, LA

Ms. Anna Garmon practices speech therapy in Ruston, LA.
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Joseph Brown, ST

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Speech Therapy

1923 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, LA 71270

Mr. Joseph Brown specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Melissa Michelle Jackson, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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Speech Therapy

707 Marie Avenue, Ruston, LA

Ms. Melissa Jackson practices speech therapy in Ruston, LA.
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Madison Nichole Morris, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1603 Goodwin Road, Ruston, LA

Ms. Madison Morris practices speech therapy in Ruston, LA.
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Brittany B. Griep

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Speech Therapy

1923 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, LA 71270

Ms. Brittany Griep is a speech therapy specialist in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Christina Renee Madix, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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Speech Therapy

1702 Cedar Creek Road, Ruston, LA

Ms. Christina Madix specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ruston, LA.
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Mrs. Kristi Smith Tollett, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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Speech Therapy

180 Jefferson Oaks Drive, Ruston, LA 71270

Ms. Kristi Tollett works as a speech therapy specialist in Ruston, LA.
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Brett Roussell, SLP

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Speech Therapy

2309 S Service Road W, Ruston, LA

Ms. Brett Roussell works as a speech therapy specialist in Ruston, LA.
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Avery-Grace Files, SLP

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Speech Therapy

1603 Goodwin Road, Ruston, LA

Ms. Avery-Grace Files practices speech therapy in Ruston, LA.

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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.