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Speech Therapy for Children and Adults in Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and surrounding Illinois areas and online across Illinois, New York, and New Jersey
224-704-0790
Articulation therapy for Adults Near Skokie. IL​
& surrounding Illinois neighborhoods
Online & In-Person
If you’re feeling frustrated, embarrassed, or anxious about your speech clarity, I understand, and I’m here to help. As a speech and language therapist, my goal is to provide compassionate and effective speech therapy to help you speak more clearly and confidently.
I work with clients to improve articulation and build confidence in their communication skills. Whether you need help with specific sounds, speaking more clearly, or other articulation challenges, I am committed to supporting your journey to clearer speech.
If you’re ready to improve your speech, schedule a complimentary consultation with me today. Together, we can make a positive difference in your communication and overall well-being.
My Approach to Supporting Adults with Articulation Disorders​
Effective communication is essential for success in both personal and professional settings. Clear speech helps adults connect with others, express their needs and ideas, and navigate their environment confidently.
However, articulation errors can become a significant challenge, affecting confidence and social interactions. It’s important to recognize that these challenges can be addressed with the proper intervention.
When an adult struggles with unclear speech or difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, it can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—there is help available.
As a speech therapist, I work closely with adults to address their specific needs, improve their articulation, and support their professional and social development.
Imagine what it would be like if you could speak clearly, express yourself confidently, and interact easily with others. With the right guidance and support, you can overcome these challenges and see how much progress you can make.
At my practice, I start by assessing your speech to identify specific issues. Based on this assessment, I create a personalized treatment plan with clear goals and engaging activities tailored to your needs.
During therapy sessions, we practice challenging sounds through interactive exercises, using repetition and positive reinforcement to encourage progress. I also provide practical exercises and tips for practice between sessions, ensuring continuous improvement. Additionally, I may recommend speech therapy apps that offer interactive exercises and progress-tracking features designed by speech-language pathologists.
Articulation therapy is designed to address a range of challenges, including:
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Difficulty with particular sounds such as /r/, /sh/, /ch/, /l/, and others
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Lateral and interdental lisps
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Unclear speech that sounds mumbled and is difficult to understand
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Speech that’s labored, slurred, or unclear due to neurological damage
If you’re ready to improve your speech, schedule a complimentary consultation with me today. Together, we can make a positive difference in your communication and overall well-being.
Articulation Therapy for Adults FAQ
What is an Articulation Disorder?
An articulation disorder impacts an individual’s ability to produce certain sounds, resulting in challenges communicating clearly and effectively. This can make it challenging for listeners to comprehend what you are saying.
Some common examples of articulation disorders include a lisp or producing a /w/ sound for an /r/.
Less common speech-sound disorders include apraxia and dysarthria.
Apraxia is a condition where an individual struggles with planning and executing oral movements. Apraxia can be caused by many things including traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, and neurological disorders.
Dysarthria, on the other hand, occurs when an individual’s speech sounds are distorted or slurred due to neuromuscular weakness, paralysis, or uncoordinated muscles required for speech production. Dysarthria can be caused by many things including brain injury and cerebral palsy.
Speech-language pathologists play a critical role in diagnosing and treating these conditions to enhance individuals' communication skills.
The cause of an articulation disorder can be unknown, but listed are some common causes of an articulation disorder.
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Unresolved Speech Production Errors Since Childhood: Failure to address speech issues at a young age will often cause the articulation issues to persist into adulthood.
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Physical or Structural issues: Structural abnormalities or physical impairments impacting the speech muscles (such as the tongue, lips, palate, or jaw) can lead to challenges in producing clear speech. This may result from conditions like cleft palate, oral-motor weakness, or facial paralysis.
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Dental Appliances: Bite-plates, retainers, dentures, and other appliances can alter speech sound production.
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Developmental Disorders: Some adults may continue to struggle with articulation secondary to developmental disorders that were present since childhood (like childhood apraxia of speech or dysarthria)
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Hearing loss
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Low muscle tone
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Neurological Conditions: Neurological disorders or injuries impacting the brain’s control over speech production can cause issues with articulation. Some of these conditions include traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
What Causes an Articulation Disorder?
What Happens During an Articulation Evaluation?
To assess an adult’s speech, a speech therapist may use the following methods:
1. Case History: The speech therapist will ask detailed questions about your medical, developmental, cognitive, and family history. This helps identify any risk factors for a speech-sound disorder.
2. Oral Peripheral Exam: The speech-language pathologist will assess your oral-motor skills, including the strength and range of motion of the tongue, lips, and jaw muscles. This is to rule out any anatomical abnormalities that may cause an articulation disorder.
3. Articulation Assessment: The speech therapist will evaluate your speech sounds in isolation, syllables, and in the beginning, middle, and end of words, as well as in phrases or sentences.
4. Receptive Language Assessment: The speech-language pathologist will evaluate how much you understand.
5. Expressive Language Assessment: The speech therapist will evaluate how much and how efficiently you use language.
What's the importance of clear communication skills?
Clear communication is vital in all areas of life, including work, education, and social interactions. In the workplace, it ensures that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities, leading to more efficient teamwork and higher-quality results. For those with speech disorders, working with a speech-language pathologist can significantly enhance communication skills, making workplace interactions smoother and more productive.
In a college setting, clear communication is key to academic success. It enables students to effectively engage with professors and peers, leading to a better understanding of course material and more active participation in class discussions.
Socially, strong and clear communication skills are the foundation of meaningful relationships. Being able to express oneself clearly fosters better understanding and trust. For individuals improving their speech with the help of a speech-language pathologist, this translates to more positive and fulfilling social interactions.
Overall, clear communication is essential for success in professional, academic, and social environments. It not only improves the quality of interactions but also enhances one’s ability to fully engage in various aspects of life.
Speech Therapy for Adults with Articulation Disorders in Skokie, Illinois
At my Skokie, Illinois speech therapy practice, we offer in-home speech therapy for adults with articulation disorders or speech impediments who live near Skokie, Wilmette, Evanston, Highland Park, Morton Grove, and West Rogers Park.​
Online Speech Therapy for Adults with Articulation Disorders Throughout Illinois, New York, and New Jersey
I offer online speech therapy services for adults with articulation disorders or speech impediments throughout Illinois, New York, and New Jersey.
Begin Speech Therapy for Articulation Disorders in Illinois, New York, or New Jersey
PHONE CONSULTATION
First, you’ll speak to the owner of Speak with Stephanie. She will answer your questions, and we will discuss your concerns.
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SCHEDULE an articulation EVALUATION
Book an articulation evaluation. The evaluation may take several sessions to allow for a more through understanding of your needs and abilities. After the evaluation, we will build a custom speech therapy program specific to your needs.
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SPEECH THERAPY FOR Articulation
We'll partner together to achieve your goals of improved communication skills through 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions!
Additional Speech Therapy Services for Adults Near Skokie, Illinois at Speak with Stephanie
At Speak with Stephanie, we provide more than just articulation therapy for adults with speech impediments. Our speech therapy practice is committed to offering comprehensive adult speech therapy. Our experienced speech therapists create customized therapy plans to address each individual's unique needs, using evidence-based techniques to enhance communication and improve overall speech clarity. Whether you're dealing with stuttering, word-finding difficulties, language disorders, or other speech challenges, we are here to support you in achieving clearer and more confident communication. Our goal is to help you overcome these challenges and enhance your quality of life through improved speech and communication skills.