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Speech Therapists - Altoona, PA

We found 56 speech therapists in Altoona, PA. See refinement options below.

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Emily Clevenstine, SLP, MA

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417 Sabbath Rest Road, Altoona, PA 16602

814-631-9507

speech therapy treatment, rehabilitation

Ms. Emily Clevenstine specializes in speech therapy and practices in Altoona, PA.
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Elise M. Lindquist, MS-SLP

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201 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA

814-946-5411

Ms. Elise Lindquist practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.
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Mrs. Rebecca S. Burns, MS, CCC-SLP

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877 42nd Street, Altoona, PA 16601

Ms. Rebecca Burns is a speech therapy specialist in Altoona, PA.
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Kristen Stellann Whiteford

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301 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA

814-944-0845

Ms. Kristen Whiteford works as a speech therapy specialist in Huntingdon, PA.
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Jennifer Longo

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608 S Pine Street, Altoona, PA

717-798-7159

Ms. Jennifer Longo practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.
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Mrs. Lauryn Michelle Johnson

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620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA

814-889-4463

Ms. Lauryn Johnson practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.
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Brenda L. Borst, CCCSLP, MA

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208 Lakemont Park Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602

814-944-8177

Ms. Brenda Borst specializes in speech therapy and practices in Altoona, PA.
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Amy M. Klauder, SPEECH THERAPIST

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4 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA

814-949-2050

Ms. Amy Klauder works as a speech therapy specialist in Altoona, PA.
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Christina L. Weaver, SLP

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501 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA

814-944-5014

Ms. Christina Weaver practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.
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Mrs. Janet Kay Pennington, M.S.CCC-SLP

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501 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA

814-944-5014

Ms. Janet Pennington practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.
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Mrs. Maureen Elizabeth Butterbaugh, M.S., CCC-SLP

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501 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA

814-944-5014

Ms. Maureen Butterbaugh works as a speech therapy specialist in Altoona, PA.
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Pamela Jan Grozanick

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4 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA

814-949-2050

Ms. Pamela Grozanick specializes in speech therapy and practices in Altoona, PA.
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Mrs. Kerri Lynne Sassano, MS, CCC-SLP/L

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711 Plateau Street, Altoona, PA

814-931-1210

Ms. Kerri Sassano is a speech therapy specialist in Altoona, PA.
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Tamara Pierce, MSLP/L

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4 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA

814-949-2050

Ms. Tamara Pierce is a speech therapy specialist in Altoona, PA.
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Kelly A. Hoover

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501 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA

814-944-5014

Ms. Kelly Hoover practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.
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Ryan Jessica Shade, SLP

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501 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA

814-205-1404

Ms. Ryan Shade practices speech therapy in Altoona, PA.

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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.