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Speech Therapists - Birmingham, AL

We found 265 speech therapists in Birmingham, AL. See refinement options below.

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Addison Thompson Rentschler, M.S., CCC-SLP

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4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Addison Rentschler practices speech therapy in Irondale, AL.
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Mrs. Jessica Lynn Crittenden, CFY-SLP

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4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Jessica Crittenden is a speech therapy specialist in Irondale, AL.
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Dr. Heather Lebensburger, SLP.D, CCC-SLP

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3257 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Heather Lebensburger is a speech therapy specialist in Vestavia Hills, AL.
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Mrs. Emilee Langham Cook, MS, CCC-SLP

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3057 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Emilee Cook practices speech therapy in Hoover, AL.
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Dr. Nancy Bowling Marshall, PH.D.

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Neuropsychology, Speech Therapy

2800 Vestavia Forest Drive, Birmingham, AL

Dr. Nancy Marshall works as a speech therapy and neuropsychology specialist in Vestavia Hills, AL.
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Sally Young Bajalieh, CCC-SLP

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4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Sally Bajalieh is a speech therapy specialist in Irondale, AL.
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Mrs. Kathleen Anne Smith, SPEECH THERAPTIST LA

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3105 Independence Drive, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Kathleen Smith specializes in speech therapy and practices in Homewood, AL.
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Mrs. Patricia K. Ponseti, M.C.D., CCC SLP

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924 Irving Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Patricia Ponseti practices speech therapy in Homewood, AL.
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Christina Marie Burgunder, CCC-SLP

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4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Christina Burgunder is a speech therapy specialist in Irondale, AL.
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Dr. Douglas Jay Gilbert, PH.D.

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3328 Stoneridge Drive, Birmingham, AL

Dr. Douglas Gilbert practices speech therapy in Mountain Brook, AL.
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Mrs. Ashley Nicole Miller, MCD, CCC-SLP

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3140 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Ashley Miller is a speech therapy specialist in Vestavia Hills, AL.
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Mrs. Shelley D. Zepp, MACCCSLP

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3057 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Shelley Zepp is a speech therapy specialist in Hoover, AL.
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Lindsay Vargas, MCD

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3057 Lorna Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Lindsay Vargas practices speech therapy in Hoover, AL.
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Mrs. Kathleen Lyons Machtolff

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3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Kathleen Machtolff is a speech therapy specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Mrs. Mabry Spottswood Harvey, CCC-SLP

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1600 7th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Mabry Harvey specializes in speech therapy and practices in Birmingham, AL.
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Kelsey Shake McCallum, SLP

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4778 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL

Ms. Kelsey McCallum practices speech therapy in Irondale, AL.

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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.