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Speech Therapists - Needham, MA

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Dr. Aleksandra Yampolsky, SCD

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1410 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

Dr. Aleksandra Yampolsky works as a speech therapy specialist in Needham, MA.
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Ms. Pamela Ely, M.S, CCC-SLP

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400 Hunnewell Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Pamela Ely practices speech therapy in Needham, MA.
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Mrs. Sharon K. Martens, CEID, MS, CCC-SLP

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255 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

Ms. Sharon Martens practices speech therapy in Needham, MA.
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Sandra Kastantin, CCC-SLP, MA

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125 Sutton Road, Needham, MA

Ms. Sandra Kastantin practices speech therapy in Needham, MA.
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Ms. Marnie Suzanne Millington, MS, CCCSLP

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150 W Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Marnie Millington specializes in speech therapy and practices in Needham, MA.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Crimmings

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32 Plymouth Road, Needham, MA

Ms. Elizabeth Crimmings works as a speech therapy specialist in Needham, MA.
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Ms. Jodi Ann Planchon, MS, CCCSLP

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150 W Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Jodi Planchon specializes in speech therapy and practices in Needham, MA.
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Miss Stephanie Nicole York, CCCSLP

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145 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Stephanie York specializes in speech therapy and practices in Needham, MA.
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Mrs. Tracy Cassell, M.S.

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255 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

Ms. Tracy Cassell is a speech therapy specialist in Needham, MA.
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Julianne Garbarino, MS, CCC-SLP

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145 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Julianne Garbarino specializes in speech therapy and practices in Needham, MA.
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Sofia Elin Af Petersens, M.S., CCC-SLP

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255 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

Ms. Sofia Af Petersens practices speech therapy in Needham, MA.
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Mrs. Jane E. Rabinovitz, SLP

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124 Crescent Road, Needham, MA

Ms. Jane Rabinovitz practices speech therapy in Needham, MA.
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Laurie K. Chorev, CCC-SLP

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61 Border Road, Needham, MA

Ms. Laurie Chorev works as a speech therapy specialist in Needham, MA.
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Mrs. Rebecca Brenner Mahoney, M.S., CCC-SLP

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65 Blake Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Rebecca Mahoney is a speech therapy specialist in Needham, MA.
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Molly Alexandra Cleveland, M.S., CCC-SLP

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145 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Molly Cleveland specializes in speech therapy and practices in Needham, MA.
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Eve Weber, BCBA, M.S., CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy, Mental Health

140 Gould Street, Needham, MA

Ms. Eve Weber specializes in speech therapy and mental health and practices in Needham, MA.

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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.