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Speech Therapists - Ankeny, IA

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Alyssa Renee Mason, MA, CCC-SLP, CF-SLP

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2701 Convenience, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-963-7924

Ms. Alyssa Mason works as a speech therapy specialist in Ankeny, IA.
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Mrs. Jennifer P. Bodensteiner, MS, CCCSLP

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301 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

515-965-1422

Ms. Jennifer Bodensteiner is a speech therapy specialist in Ankeny, IA.
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Samantha Blaker, MS, CF-SLP

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2701 Convenience, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-963-3096

Ms. Samantha Blaker specializes in speech therapy and practices in Altoona, IA.
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Ms. Elyse Cornelia Scott, MS, CFY-SLP, CCC-SLP

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2701 Convenience, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-963-7924

Ms. Elyse Scott practices speech therapy in Johnston, IA and Ankeny, IA.
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Sarah Jean Becker, SLP

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715 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

Ms. Sarah Becker specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ankeny, IA.
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Jamie L. Scanlan, SLP

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2006 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

515-289-9541

Ms. Jamie Scanlan works as a speech therapy specialist in Des Moines, IA and Ankeny, IA.
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Emma Sue Anderson, MA, CF-SLP, CCC-SLP

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2701 Convenience, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-963-7924

Ms. Emma Anderson is a speech therapy specialist in Ankeny, IA.
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Darla H. Burt, SLP

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715 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

Ms. Darla Burt practices speech therapy in Ankeny, IA.
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Mrs. Christi Kay Rohlfing, MS, CCC-SLP

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1605 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

515-207-2550
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Emily Michael, MA, CCC-SLP

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2701 Convenience, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-963-7924

Ms. Emily Michael works as a speech therapy specialist in Ankeny, IA.
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Nancy Irene Kragel

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715 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

Ms. Nancy Kragel specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ankeny, IA.
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Sarah Grace Brennan, CCC-SLP

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2455 SW State Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

515-963-4528

Ms. Sarah Brennan works as a speech therapy specialist in Ankeny, IA.
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Ms. Katie Leigh Sturtz, MS, CCC-SLP

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301 Trilein, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-965-7682

Ms. Katie Sturtz specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ankeny, IA.
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Amanda Marie Mortenson, MA, CF-SLP

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715 Ankeny, Ankeny, IA 50023

Ms. Amanda Mortenson works as a speech therapy specialist in Ankeny, IA.
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Kimberly J. McGhiey, MS, CCC-SLP

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3905 Bellagio, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-204-4507

Ms. Kimberly McGhiey works as a speech therapy specialist in Raleigh, NC.
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Ms. Danette Sumerford, CFY-SLP

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301 Trilein, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-965-7682

Ms. Danette Sumerford specializes in speech therapy and practices in Ankeny, IA.

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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.