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Finding Your Voice. Strengthening Your Connections.

Personalized speech therapy for adults and children, including stroke and brain injury recovery, swallowing therapy, voice therapy, and pediatric speech and language support.

Speech Therapy At Riverside

Speech therapy is about more than talking. It is about connecting with the world around you.

Whether you are recovering from a stroke, managing a condition like Parkinson’s, or helping a child overcome a stutter, our team is here to help you regain independence.

We look past the medical diagnosis to see the person. From swallowing a meal safely to managing household bills or driving a car, we give you the tools to navigate daily life with confidence.

Ready to get started? Call Riverside Outpatient Therapy: (815) 935-7496

How We Can Help

Our licensed Speech Language Pathologists provide expert assessment and treatment for adults and children, creating personalized plans for your specific goals.

Adult Rehabilitation

  • Stroke And Brain Injury Recovery: Regaining communication skills and processing speed, including aphasia and apraxia.
  • Swallowing And Eating: Dysphagia therapy to strengthen muscles and support safer eating and drinking.
  • Cognitive Therapy: Improving memory, attention, and problem solving for daily tasks like banking or medication management.
  • Voice Therapy: Treating chronic hoarseness, throat clearing, or voice changes related to Parkinson’s. LSVT LOUD certified.
If you are not sure what you need, we will help you choose the right starting point.

Pediatric And Specialized Care

  • Speech And Language Delays: Articulation, stuttering, and early communication milestones.
  • Social Communication Support: Helping children with autism navigate communication and social interaction.
  • Voice Training: Including gender affirming voice training to align your voice with your identity.
  • Bilingual Therapy: Support for non English speakers to improve comfort during care.

Signs You May Benefit From Speech Therapy

Communication

  • Trouble finding words or following conversations
  • Stuttering or unclear speech
  • Voice changes that do not improve

Swallowing

  • Coughing or choking while eating or drinking
  • Food feeling stuck
  • Frequent throat clearing with meals

Thinking Skills

  • Memory or attention issues after illness or injury
  • Trouble organizing tasks and daily routines
  • Difficulty managing bills, medications, or appointments
If you are unsure what applies to you, start with an evaluation and we will build the plan from there.

Listen: Understanding Speech Therapy

What actually happens during a speech therapy session? Speech Language Pathologist Camille Joly joins the Well Within Reach podcast to discuss how therapy helps with memory, swallowing, and finding your voice.

Well Within Reach Podcast: Understanding Speech Therapy

Doctor consulting with a patient about throat and ear health

Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

Struggling with chronic hoarseness, throat clearing, or voice changes? Our specialists partner with speech therapists to treat the root cause and help you speak with confidence.

Learn More about ENT Specialists
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Riverside Brain & Spine Institute

Whether you are recovering from a stroke or managing a neurological condition like Parkinson’s, our expert team is here to help you regain your independence right where you live.

Learn More about Brain & Spine