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Speech Therapist - Park Ridge, IL

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Emily Kreuser, MS, CCC-SLP

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1875 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Emily Kreuser practices speech therapy in Berwyn, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
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Ms. Mary Colleen Burke, MSCCCSLP, SLP

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Dempster, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Mary Burke practices speech therapy in Park Ridge, IL and Wilmette, IL.
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Mrs. Lisa B. Sikora, CCC-SLP, MA

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Dempster, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Lisa Sikora specializes in speech therapy and practices in Park Ridge, IL.
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Heidi L. Hansfield, SLP

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Dempster, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Heidi Hansfield is a speech therapy specialist in Wilmette, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
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Shelby A. Coren, SLP, MS

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1675 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-318-9330

Ms. Shelby Coren specializes in speech therapy and practices in Park Ridge, IL.
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Ellie C. Kirchberg, SLP

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1875 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Ellie Kirchberg is a speech therapy specialist in Park Ridge, IL and Des Plaines, IL.
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Mrs. Haley Nicole Janousek, MA, CCCC-SLP

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1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Haley Janousek is a speech therapy specialist in Park Ridge, IL.
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Sierra Cichon, CCC-SLP, MS

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1675 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-318-9330

occupational therapy treatment, physical therapy treatment

Ms. Sierra Cichon is a speech therapy specialist in Rockford, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
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Rebecca Ann Rajasekhar, AUD

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Audiology, Speech Therapy

1030 Higgins Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

708-327-7102

Ms. Rebecca Rajasekhar practices speech therapy and audiology in Park Ridge, IL and Maywood, IL.
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Rachel Jean Valdez, CFY-SLP, MS

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Dempster, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Rachel Valdez works as a speech therapy specialist in Chicago, IL and Park Ridge, IL.
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Mrs. Kamila Kozicki-Bonnert, MHS-CCC

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888 Merrill, Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-778-6985

Ms. Kamila Kozicki-Bonnert is a speech therapy specialist in Park Ridge, IL.
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Michelle Tullett Charley, MA, CCC-SLP

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1029 Touhy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

224-585-6003

Ms. Michelle Tullett Charley specializes in speech therapy and practices in Park Ridge, IL.
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Mrs. Erin Renee Chiseri, CCC-SLP, MA

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1500 Stewart, Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-318-4360

Ms. Erin Chiseri practices speech therapy in Park Ridge, IL.
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Mrs. Sonal R. Patel, MS, CCC-SLP

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1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ms. Sonal Patel works as a speech therapy specialist in Park Ridge, IL.
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Courtney Anne Smee

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235 Devon, Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-354-1433

Ms. Courtney Smee works as a speech therapy specialist in Park Ridge, IL and Lake Zurich, IL.
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Ms. Susan Mary Bertucci-Maratea, MA, CCC-SLP

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1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-723-7948

Ms. Susan Bertucci-Maratea specializes in speech therapy and practices in Park Ridge, 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.