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Speech-Language Pathology

Speech‑Language Pathologists at Easterseals help strengthen children’s communication and feeding skills for success in daily activities.

Contact our Intake Coordinator Diana Dixon at 630.282.2022 to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

Overview

Our SLPs addresses language comprehension, pragmatics, speech-sound production, voice, fluency, as well as oral motor and feeding skills. We offer a comprehensive, fun and engaging experience for children to learn and develop their skills.  We pride ourselves in looking at the whole child and merge evidence-based therapies and a neurodiversity-affirming approach to positively impact the whole family.

Why Begin Here?

Our experienced and passionate therapists provide innovative services while remaining committed to each child’s success.

Our clinicians are committed to continually advancing their skills and learning new techniques to best support the infants, children, and adults we serve. We offer individual therapy, parent coaching, co‑treatments, teletherapy, group programs, and Assistive Technology to support communication at home and school. We collaborate with other Easterseals, school and medical professionals to make sure a child's goals are reached in all environments.

Experts agree! For over 40 years, we’ve been a CARF‑accredited pediatric provider and an NDTA- Center of Excellence since 2019. 

Our speech-language pathologists also have specialized training in a variety of areas including:

  • Apraxia of Speech
  • Articulation
  • Auditory & language Processing
  • Executive Functioning
  • Functional Communication/Early Language
  • Feeding Challenges: G-tube/PEG tube Weaning, Oral Motor Feeding, Sensory Feeding
  • Literacy: Spelling & Reading
  • Narration: Oral & Written
  • Phonology
  • Receptive/Expressive Language
  • Respiration
  • Social-Pragmatic Language
  • Stuttering
  • Voice

Our expert speech-language pathologists hold certificates in:

  • DIR Floortime
  • Early Intervention Evaluators & Specialists
  • Neurodevelopment treatment- NDT
  • Sequential Oral Sensory Approach- SOS

Focused Therapy programs for speech therapy include:

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley has several specialty clinics, many that are interdisciplinary, that provide specific and individual care to best suit a child's needs. Speech-language pathologists serve on the below specialty clinics.

Technology

Our therapists continue to advance their skills through our Voice Box: A Motor Speech Lab, using innovative technology like the SmartPalate, Nasometer, and VisiPitch to support articulation, voice, and resonance skills. We can also include SMARTBoards in sessions to promote interactive games that help teach new speech patterns.

Our Assistive Technology Program helps individuals with complex communication needs thrive with the right supports at home and school.

How Do I Get Started?

Contact our Intake Coordinator Diana Dixon at 630.282.2022 to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

Are you interested in learning more about our virtual services options? Click here to learn more about Tele-Therapy.

Our Programs

  • Young child and therapist interacting with AAC device.

    AAC Intensive

    This program offers individual support and intensity to facilitate faster progress toward AAC-based communication goals.
  • Child and Therapist in a pool during a therapy session.

    Aquatic Therapy

    Exercise in water can be used to strengthen weak muscles, relax tight muscles and improve body awareness, coordination and control of movement for daily tasks.
  • Child with AAC device handing two speech-language pathologists playdoh

    Camp CommunicATe

    Designed for adolescents who use AAC, this small‑group program supports social connection, idea sharing, and peer learning across communication styles.
  • Children doing crafts at a table.

    Crafty Kids

    Led by a speech‑language pathologist and social worker, this program builds problem‑solving skills, social interaction, and cooperative play.
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    DIR Floortime Intensive

    For children with autism spectrum disorders, often an intensive burst of therapy is found to be effective in developing foundational skills. We now offer an intensive therapy plan that includes DIR (Developmental Individualized Relationship) based treatments or floortime techniques.
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    Fun with Food

    Led by a speech‑language pathologist, this group supports children who may be hesitant eaters or who benefit from structured, sensory‑based food exploration.
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    Intensive Therapy

    We offer customized intensive therapy sessions across our services that are multi-disciplined and highly individualized for each child.
  • Child playing in a nature setting.

    Nature Group

    Outdoor sensory play encourages creativity, exploration, problem‑solving, and shared joy through child‑directed learning.
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    Phonological Disorder-Apraxia Intensive

    Intensive therapy for childhood apraxia and phonological disorders provides short‑term, high‑frequency speech intervention to accelerate development through structured practice.
  • Child smiling at a camera with the words spelled out "Happy".

    Social Synergy

    Led by an SLP and OT, this program helps children ages 8–12 build executive functioning and social skills.
  • Child smiling while sitting in grass and catching a soccer ball

    Sports Strength and Conditioning

    This program focuses on enhancing a child’s ability to participate fully in sports programs, gym classes, and other sport-related activities.

Resources

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    Resources for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

    It's something exciting to see - infants, children and adults who are empowered and thriving. At Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley, we offer a wide range of resources to parents of children with disabilities and their caregivers, as well as the professionals who assist them.
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    Special Needs Trust

    Establishing a Special Needs Trust helps establish resources, stability, and support for your child's future - without compromising existing benefits.

Other Areas of Support

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers these services at our centers in Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. To get started or learn more, call us at 630.282.2022.