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Speech Therapists - Des Moines, IA

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Breeann Cowger, CF-SLP, MS

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501 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-643-9800

Ms. Breeann Cowger is a speech therapy specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Matthew Easley, MA, CCC-SLP

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1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

515-263-5710

cancer rehabilitation

Mr. Matt Easley practices speech therapy in Coralville, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Sydney Brotherton, CCC-SLP

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501 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-643-9800

Ms. Sydney Brotherton is a speech therapy specialist in Clive, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Lori Huffman, SLP

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501 SW 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-643-9800

Ms. Lori Huffman works as a speech therapy specialist in Clive, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Mrs. Amy Lynn Couchman, MA, CCC/SLP, CNT

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1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-8550

Ms. Amy Couchman specializes in speech therapy and practices in Des Moines, IA.
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Ms. Jordyn Lee Harris, MA CCC-SLP

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1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-8696

Ms. Jordyn Harris practices speech therapy in Waverly, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Michelle Ann McGregor, MS, SLP

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1200 Pleasant, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-5284

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Ms. Michelle McGregor is a speech therapy specialist in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Peyton Renee Weigel, MS, CF-SLP, CCC-SLP

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1200 Pleasant, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-5284

Ms. Peyton Weigel practices speech therapy in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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McKenzie Nicole Hoffman, MA, CCC-SLP

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1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-8550

Ms. McKenzie Hoffman specializes in speech therapy and practices in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Jillian Frost, CCC-SLP, MS

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1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-8550

Ms. Jillian Frost is a speech therapy specialist in Altoona, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Jamie L. Scanlan, SLP

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1200 Pleasant, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-205-6065

Ms. Jamie Scanlan works as a speech therapy specialist in Des Moines, IA and Ankeny, IA.
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Mrs. Kristen Marie Fox, MS CCC, SLP

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1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-241-8550

Ms. Kristen Fox practices speech therapy in West Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Mrs. Lisa W. Anderson, SLP

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1525 Beaver, Des Moines, IA 50310

515-255-9298

Ms. Lisa Anderson is a speech therapy specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Mr. Shawn K. Kyhl, MA

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1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

515-263-5578

Mr. Shawn Kyhl practices speech therapy in Des Moines, IA.
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Jessica Boecker, SLP

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4725 Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA 50310

515-331-3190

Ms. Jessica Boecker works as a speech therapy specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Michelle Anne Young, SLP, MA

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4911 19th, Des Moines, IA 50315

515-285-2559

Ms. Michelle Young is a speech therapy specialist in Des Moines, 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.