About Karen George & Chicago Speech Therapy Karen George is a Chicago speech-language pathologist. The practice she founded, Chicago Speech Therapy, provides in-home pediatric speech therapy in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Karen and her team of Chicago speech therapists have a reputation for ultra-effective speech therapy and work with a variety of speech disorders. Karen is the author of several books such as A Parent’s Guide to Speech and Language Milestones, A Parent’s Guide to Articulation, A Parent’s Guide to Addressing a Speech Delay, A Parent’s Guide to Stuttering Therapy, A Parent’s Guide to Speech Sounds Development and A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Feeding Therapy. She is often asked to speak and has addressed audiences at Top Children’s Hospitals, Northwestern University and Marquette University. Karen is highly referred by many Chicago-area Pediatricians and elite schools. Chicago Speech Therapy is a premier provider of in-home pediatric speech therapy services in Chicago and surrounding Suburbs. Karen George and her team of in-home speech therapists have a reputation for ultra-effective speech therapy. The practice also publishes the Chicago Pediatrician Newsletter which is distributed to over 1,463 pediatricians and The Chicago Preschool Newsletter distributed to over 997 preschools. Chicago Speech Therapy achieves exceptional therapy outcome for children by adopting a unique approach (in-home therapy), by employing innovative techniques, and recruiting top speech-language pathologists from across the US. Chicago Speech Therapy offers: • A private speech assessment by a speech-language pathologist • Personalized sessions to meet your child’s speech therapy needs • Patient, professional, and effective feeding therapists • Convenient, in-home, one-on-one sessions • Unmatched knowledge and expertise Karen is a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist and founder of Chicago Speech Therapy, LLC a well-respected and thriving private speech therapy practice in Chicago. Karen, and her team at Chicago Speech Therapy, LLC, provide in-home speech and feeding therapy to children in the Chicago area. Karen is passionate about working with families and helping children reach their innate potential. In addition to Chicago Speech Therapy, Karen also started Chicago Speech Therapists Connect, a networking group for Chicago speech therapists which has grown to over 379 members. Karen also launched (Insight, Mentoring And Guidance for Aspiring Speech-Language Pathologists) to assist and mentor future speech-language pathologists. Through IMAGAS, Karen awards an annual scholarship to a speech graduate student who exhibits extraordinary excellence, hard work and character. Karen received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University. She is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the Illinois Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) and is licensed within the State of Illinois. Karen often gives talks to prominent pediatrician practices and teachers at top Chicago area preschools. Karen is also the author of several guides on speech and feeding therapy. In her spare time Karen enjoys running, biking and swimming along Chicago’s lakefront and has competed in over 25 triathlons.

Katherine Dimond Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist Katie, a caring, compassionate, and energetic speech and language pathologist, has been practicing since 2008. Katie received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and hearing Science at the University of Illinois in 2002 and received her Master’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders from the Saint Louis University in 2008. Katie is a certified speech and language pathologist in the state of Illinois and is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Katie has extensive experience working with children in the home setting, office setting, and school setting. She finds seeing the progress children make inspiring and loves making a positive difference. Additionally, she is also a mother and understands first hand wanting the best for your child, reading milestone charts, and wanting your child to succeed. Katie provides early intervention (birth to three) and provides speech and language intervention to preschool, elementary, and high school aged children with articulation, fluency, pragmatic language disorders secondary to Autism, language processing and auditory processing disorders, apraxia, phonological, and expressive and receptive language disorders and delays. Katie also provides speech, language, and communication therapy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and cerebral palsy. Katie is very communicative and collaborates with ancillary healthcare, therapeutic, and educational professionals in order to provide a comprehensive treatment plan. Katie provides consistent communication with parents and family members regarding progress.

At Lakeview Speech and ​Language Clinic, we believe in the power of using fun and creativity to provide rewarding speech and language therapy. Building relationships with our clients is at the forefront of our work. Our team is mindful of each client's differences, which allows us to incorporate motivating materials and activities into our therapy sessions. We also prioritize helping our clients achieve important communication skills so they can have genuine connections with peers and individuals in their environments. Sessions may be conducted in the home or other natural environment, and we also encourage social dyads or groups out in the community. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or evaluation with one of our team members!

We provide comprehensive feeding, myofunctional and speech evaluation and therapy services. I have over 20 years experience! We provide in person and teletherapy services and accept insurance. Initial consultations are free. Services provided target speech sound errors, phonological delays/disorders, tongue tie assessments, difficulties while eating and swallowing, tongue thrusts, and apraxia. I am trained in a multitude of data proven treatment methods including SOS, Kaufman Apraxia, myofunctional treatment methods, and Beckman oral-motor training. Services are offered during the week and on Saturdays.