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Speech Therapists - Summit, IL

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Dr. Guliz Akdas Barkan, MD

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Clinical Pathology, Speech Therapy, Cytopathology

2160 S 1st Avenue Maywood, IL 60153

708-216-9000

Dr. Guliz Barkan works as a clinical pathology, speech therapy, and cytopathology specialist in Berwyn, IL, Maywood, IL, and Melrose Park, IL. She graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine.
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Lillian Williams, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

2625 S Austin Boulevard Cicero, IL 60804

708-652-5500

Mr. Lillian Williams is a speech therapy specialist in Greensboro, NC.
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Mrs. Michelle Marie Havlik

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Speech Therapy

9113 26th Brookfield, IL 60513

708-302-5260

Ms. Michelle Havlik practices speech therapy in Brookfield, IL.
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Mrs. Johnna Christeen Devin, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy, Physiatry

5th Proviso Township, IL 60141

618-529-3060

Ms. Johnna Devin is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and speech therapy specialist in Carbondale, IL and Chicago, IL.
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Mrs. Amanda M. Sicking, SLP

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Speech Therapy

18 N Catherine Avenue La Grange, IL 60525

708-482-9453

Ms. Amanda Sicking specializes in speech therapy and practices in La Grange, IL.
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Rebecca Ann Rajasekhar, AUD

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Audiology, Speech Therapy

2160 S 1st Avenue Maywood, IL 60153

708-327-7102

Ms. Rebecca Rajasekhar's areas of specialization are speech therapy and audiology; she sees patients in Park Ridge, IL and Maywood, IL.
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Ms. Melody Althea Hartzog, SLP-L

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Speech Therapy

1233 Karlov Chicago, IL 60623

773-889-8035

Ms. Melody Hartzog practices speech therapy in Chicago, IL.
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Mrs. Lindsey Leigh Parrish Thomas, OD

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Speech Therapy, Optometry

5th Proviso Township, IL 60141

314-362-3937

Dr. Lindsey Thomas is a speech therapy and optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Ms. Maha Yousef Hasan, MHS-CCC-SLP/L

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Speech Therapy

5764 Archer Chicago, IL 60638

773-284-0888

Ms. Maha Hasan works as a speech therapy specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Mrs. Cristina Nicole Spencer, MA, SLPL

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Speech Therapy

18 N Catherine Avenue La Grange, IL 60525

708-482-9453

Mr. Cristina Spencer specializes in speech therapy and practices in La Grange, IL.
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Mrs. Amanda Lynn Loxtercamp, MA, SLP, CCC

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Speech Therapy

4440 W 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-684-4692

Ms. Amanda Loxtercamp practices speech therapy in Oak Lawn, IL and Palos Heights, IL.
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Mrs. Leah R. Korzun, MS, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

18 N Catherine Avenue La Grange, IL 60525

708-482-9453

Ms. Leah Korzun is a speech therapy specialist in La Grange, IL and La Grange Park, IL.
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Mrs. Meghan Elizabeth Powers, MS

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Speech Therapy

9649 W 55th Street Countryside, IL 60525

708-352-3580
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Mrs. Julie Ann Devaney, CCC-SLP, MA

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Speech Therapy

4440 W 95th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-684-5425

Ms. Julie Devaney practices speech therapy in Oak Lawn, IL.
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Dr. Karen Ann Czarnik, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy

7906 97th Hickory Hills, IL 60457

708-599-6983

Dr. Karen Czarnik practices speech therapy in Hickory Hills, IL.
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Miss Anne Therese Albi, SLP

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Speech Therapy

20 Catherine La Grange, IL 60525

708-269-4455

Ms. Anne Albi specializes in speech therapy and practices in La Grange, 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.