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Speech Therapy

At Northwestern Medicine, our licensed speech-language pathologists provide one-on-one therapy to help improve communication, thinking, memory skills, and voice and swallowing disorders.

We offer speech-language therapy to children and adults at rehabilitation locations throughout Chicagoland.

Your pathologist will design a care plan that is based on your specific needs and goals. It can include testing and therapy for:

  • Articulation and language rehabilitation
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Feeding
  • Speech and swallowing (with head and neck cancer)
  • Voice problems including:
    • Hoarseness
    • Weakness
    • Hypernasality
  • Memory loss
  • Problem-solving issues

We also offer speech therapy for children to help them with:

  • Speech development
  • Fine motor skills
  • Sensory processing issues

Our goal is to return you to your highest level of functioning and independence. Let us help you improve your safety and quality of life.


Schedule a Therapy Appointment

To make a therapy appointment, please call 630.933.1500. Convenient weekday appointment times are available, including early morning and evening appointments (at select locations).