Pediatric Speech Language Pathology
Our licensed speech-language pathologists provide one-on-one therapy for your child to help improve their communication, language, voice and swallowing skills. They combine their expertise, experience and specialized training to help your child reach their goals.
Our therapists evaluate and treat disorders related to:
- Speech and communication
- Comprehension
- Expression
- Cognition
- Voice
- Language
- Swallowing and feeding
Your child’s speech-language pathologist will encourage your child to use their communication and comprehension skills at their own level, including using augmentative and alternative communication devices, if appropriate. Therapists will address language skills such as expressive, receptive and social communication.
Conditions
- Aphasia
- Apraxia of speech
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Brain injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Cleft lip and palate
- Cognitive and communication disorders
- Down syndrome
- Dysarthria
- Feeding difficulties
- Fluency disorders
- Genetic disorders
- Hearing impairments
- Language delays/disorders
- Oral/motor difficulties
- Pediatric dysphagia
- Pragmatic language disorders
- Swallowing disorders/dysphagia
- Voice disorders
Programs to Fit Your Child’s Needs
Outpatient Rehabilitation
This type of rehabilitation does not require overnight stays. It is for children who need one or more types of therapy to improve their function and independence.
We offer several types of outpatient therapy, including:
Day Rehabilitation
This type of outpatient care is for children who need a combination of physical, occupational and/or speech-language therapies after a recent hospitalization or significant change in their status.
Your child will have a case manager who will help the care team provide and coordinate therapy for your child.
We only offer this type of care at certain Northwestern Medicine outpatient rehabilitation locations.
The services we offer and conditions we treat vary by location. For more information or to schedule a speech therapy appointment for your child, please call 630.933.1500
Inpatient Rehabilitation
At Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, our compassionate, multidisciplinary care team is with you and your child every step of the way. We will work with your family to help your child reach their goals while offering a wide range of rehabilitation options tailored to your child’s needs.
Inpatient therapy sessions are intended to maximize your child's recovery. Children typically receive up to 15 hours of therapy per week, dependent on their needs.
For more information or admission to the inpatient program, click here or call 630.909.8920
Meet the Team
Pediatric physiatrists – physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and young adults – help your child achieve their highest level of function and become more independent. They treat various diagnoses and conditions and may recommend treatment options specific to your child’s needs, including therapy.
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