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Speech Therapists - Peoria, IL

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Ms. Nancy Catherine Rupert, CCC-SLP, MA

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3618 N Breckenridge Court, Peoria, IL

Ms. Nancy Rupert practices speech therapy in Peoria, IL.
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Mrs. Leslie Ann Garthaus, M.S., CCC-SLP-L

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2001 W Willow Knolls Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Leslie Garthaus is a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, IL.
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6501 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Jennifer McGarry practices speech therapy in Peoria, IL.
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Christine Ann Harris, ST

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900 Main Street, Peoria, IL

Ms. Christine Harris practices speech therapy in Peoria, IL.
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Mrs. Kylie Carrie Hakes, SLP

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6501 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Kylie Hakes specializes in speech therapy and practices in Peoria, IL.
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Mrs. Aimee Marie Roy, SLP

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6501 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Aimee Roy works as a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, IL.
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Ms. Ellyn Dearing, M.S., CFY-SLP

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2018 West Cimarron Drive, Peoria, IL 61614

Ms. Ellyn Dearing is a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, IL.
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Ms. Danila L. McAsey, M.S., CCC-SLP/L

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2001 W Willow Knolls Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Danila McAsey specializes in speech therapy and practices in Peoria, IL.
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Mrs., M.S., CCC-SLP

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2001 W Willow Knolls Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Christine Fletcher works as a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, IL.
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Kari Mooneyham, SLP

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900 Main Street, Peoria, IL

Ms. Kari Mooneyham specializes in speech therapy and practices in Peoria, IL.
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Amy Kaye Becker

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100 NE Randolph Avenue, Peoria, IL

Ms. Amy Becker practices speech therapy in Peoria, IL.
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Caroline F. Butler, MS, CCC-SLP

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1525 W Callender Avenue, Peoria, IL

Ms. Caroline Butler is a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, IL.
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Christine Spanhook, S.T.

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530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL

Ms. Christine Spanhook specializes in speech therapy and practices in Peoria, IL.
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Mrs. Kandace E. Davis, SLP

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6501 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

Ms. Kandace Davis works as a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, IL.
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Allison Leigh Hadra, MS, CCC-SLP

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507 E Armstrong Avenue, Peoria, IL

Ms. Allison Hadra specializes in speech therapy and practices in Peoria, IL.
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Mr. Paul Osborne, SLP

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6501 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL

Mr. Paul Osborne works as a speech therapy specialist in Peoria, 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.