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Speech Therapists - Atherton, CA

We found 221 speech therapists near Atherton, CA. See refinement options below.

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Didem Yilmaz McCollum, SLP

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1060 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood City, CA 94065

650-631-9999

Ms. Didem Yilmaz practices speech therapy in Redwood City, CA and San Francisco, CA.
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Patricia Minghua Liu, SLP

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3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

650-493-5000

Ms. Patricia Liu works as a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA and San Francisco, CA.
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Mrs. Randy A. Hoffman, SLP

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3301 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94306

650-852-9460

Ms. Randy Hoffman is a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Umsha M. Wong, CCC-SLP

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Speech Therapy, Physiatry

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

206-764-2774

Ms. Umsha Wong's specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and speech therapy. She practices in Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Angela Helena Cesena, SP, CCCSLP

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795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301

510-498-2814

Ms. Angela Cesena practices speech therapy in Fremont, CA, Mountain View, CA, and Palo Alto, CA.
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Mrs. Mae Elisabeth Carlson, MS, CCC-SLP

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650 Clark Way Palo Alto, CA 94304

650-688-3667

Ms. Mae Carlson practices speech therapy in Palo Alto, CA.
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Kayla May Kolhede, CCC-SLP, MA

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3518 Jefferson Avenue Redwood City, CA 94062

650-365-7500

Ms. Kayla Kolhede specializes in speech therapy and practices in Palo Alto, CA and Redwood City, CA.
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Christopher George Stevens-Yu, MS, CCC-SLP

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321 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025

650-736-2000

Mr. Christopher Stevens-Yu practices speech therapy in Menlo Park, CA.
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Samantha Christine Molina-Lopez

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Speech Therapy

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

209-988-1477

Ms. Samantha Molina-Lopez works as a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Randi Lynn Thomas, MA, CCC-SLP

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725 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304

650-497-8000

Ms. Randi Thomas works as a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Miss Pamela Victoria Kinsell, CCC-SLP, MS

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650 Clark Way Palo Alto, CA 94304

650-326-5530

Ms. Pamela Kinsell specializes in speech therapy and practices in Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Nao Tina Tsukahara, CCC-SLP, MA

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3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

310-478-3711

Ms. Nao Tsukahara specializes in speech therapy and practices in Los Angeles, CA and Palo Alto, CA.
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Mrs. Taylor Leigh Elson, MA, CCC-CLP

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Speech Therapy, Surgery

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

562-826-8000

Ms. Taylor Elson practices speech therapy and surgery in Long Beach, CA and Palo Alto, CA.
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Ms. Maria Lynn Morgan, MA, CCC-SLP

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2345 Yale Street Palo Alto, CA 94306

650-855-8864

Ms. Maria Morgan is a speech therapy specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Beatrice Alice O'Gorman

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725 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304

650-497-8000

Ms. Beatrice O'Gorman practices speech therapy in Palo Alto, CA.
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Lindsay Christine Cheng, SLP

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321 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025

650-736-2000

Ms. Lindsay Cheng practices speech therapy in Palo Alto, CA and Menlo Park, CA.

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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.