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Speech Therapists - Alton, IL

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Miss Joellen Marie Corona, MS.CCC.SLP

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1 Memorial Drive, Alton, IL

Ms. Joellen Corona works as a speech therapy specialist in Alton, IL.
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Mrs. Rhonda Sue Peckham, MS, CCC-SLP

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34 Wellesley Place, Alton, IL

Ms. Rhonda Peckham specializes in speech therapy and practices in Alton, IL.
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Mrs. Susan Margaret Curfman, C.C.C., MA

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915 E 5th Street, Alton, IL 62002

Ms. Susan Curfman practices speech therapy in Alton, IL.
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Mrs. Patricia Nyleen Kolesa, M.S., CCC-SLP

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2442 Union School Road, Alton, IL

Ms. Patricia Kolesa specializes in speech therapy and practices in Alton, IL.
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Chelsi Christine Owens, CCC-SLP

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815 E 5th Street, Alton, IL 62002

Ms. Chelsi Owens is a speech therapy specialist in Alton, IL.
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Mrs. Danielle Marie Sears, M.S., CCC-SLP

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1 Memorial Drive, Alton, IL

Ms. Danielle Sears works as a speech therapy specialist in Alton, IL.
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Laura Lee Vinyard, MS, CCC-SLP

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1 Memorial Drive, Alton, IL

Ms. Laura Vinyard is a speech therapy specialist in Alton, IL.
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Dianne Lee Turpen, MS, SLP

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3124 College Avenue, Alton, IL 62002
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Mrs. Florence Ann Wilton, CCC-SP, M.A.

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1513 State Street, Alton, IL 62002

Ms. Florence Wilton practices speech therapy in Alton, IL.
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Sarah S. Walker, M.S., CCC-SLP/L

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1 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, IL

Ms. Sarah Walker practices speech therapy in Alton, IL.
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Ashley Elizabeth Brim, CCC-SLP

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208 Alton Street, Alton, IL 62002

Ms. Ashley Brim works as a speech therapy specialist in Alton, IL.
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Jenna Falk, M.S., CCC-SLP

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915 E 5th Street, Alton, IL 62002

Ms. Jenna Falk specializes in speech therapy and practices in Alton, IL.
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Paige Dawdy, M.S., CCC-SLP

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1043 Tremont Street, Alton, IL

Ms. Paige Dawdy practices speech therapy in Alton, IL.
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Sarah Edler, SLP

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3550 College Avenue, Alton, IL

Ms. Sarah Edler practices speech therapy in Alton, IL.
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Lisa Renee Venzon, MS, CCC-SLP

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1854 E Broadway, Alton, IL

Ms. Lisa Venzon is a speech therapy specialist in Alton, IL.
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Tammie Renee Anderson-Ramirez, M.S., CCC-SLP

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1854 E Broadway, Alton, IL

Ms. Tammie Anderson-Ramirez practices speech therapy in Alton, 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.