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Speech Therapists - South Portland, ME

We found 24 speech therapists in South Portland, ME.

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Ms. Arlene Ann Baker

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735 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME

Ms. Arlene Baker practices speech therapy in South Portland, ME.
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Mrs. Aimee Hahne, CCC-SLP

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8 Tremont Street, South Portland, ME

Ms. Aimee Hahne specializes in speech therapy and practices in South Portland, ME.
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Holly Knotowicz, SLP

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100 Foden Road, South Portland, ME

Ms. Holly Knotowicz practices speech therapy in South Portland, ME.
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Ms. Danika Jae Kuhl, MS-SLP

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650 Main Street, South Portland, ME

Ms. Danika Kuhl practices speech therapy in South Portland, ME.
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Robin G. Thomas, MS, CCC-SLP

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341 Pine Street, South Portland, ME

Ms. Robin Thomas practices speech therapy in South Portland, ME.
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Megan Mahoney, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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130 Wescott Road, South Portland, ME

Ms. Megan Mahoney specializes in speech therapy and practices in South Portland, ME.
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Thomas Morawiec, M.C., CCC-SLP

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341 Pine Street, South Portland, ME

Mr. Thomas Morawiec is a speech therapy specialist in South Portland, ME.
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Mrs. Cynthia Ann McOsker, MED, CCC-SLP, MA

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140 Scamman Street, South Portland, ME

Ms. Cynthia McOsker practices speech therapy in South Portland, ME.
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Katherine Noyes

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190 Stanford Street, South Portland, ME

Ms. Katherine Noyes specializes in speech therapy and practices in South Portland, ME.
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Dina Derrick

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130 Wescott Road, South Portland, ME

Ms. Dina Derrick is a speech therapy specialist in South Portland, ME.
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Kristen Leigh Fahey Burns, CCC-SLP, M.A.

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33 Ledgefield Circle, South Portland, ME 04106

Ms. Kristen Burns is a speech therapy specialist in South Portland, ME.
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Judy Magnuson

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130 Wescott Road, South Portland, ME

Ms. Judy Magnuson works as a speech therapy specialist in South Portland, ME.
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Kathryn Elizabeth O'Heir, MSLP

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72 Ocean Street, South Portland, ME

Ms. Kathryn O'Heir specializes in speech therapy and practices in South Portland, ME.
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Nancy Entwistle

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130 Wescott Road, South Portland, ME

Ms. Nancy Entwistle specializes in speech therapy and practices in South Portland, ME.
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Molly Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP

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884 Broadway, South Portland, ME

Ms. Molly Gordon practices speech therapy in South Portland, ME.
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Mary Kathryn Rinaldi, M.S., CCC-SLP

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12 Alfred Street, South Portland, ME 04106

Ms. Mary Kathryn Rinaldi works as a speech therapy specialist in South Portland, ME.

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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.