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.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) speech-language pathologist working on the north side of Chicago. I love working directly with children and their families in their homes, daycares, and schools to help support them to be the best communicators they can be. I have extensive experience working with kids struggling with articulation and phonology, apraxia of speech, developmental delays, receptive and expressive language delays, hearing loss, autism, dyslexia and other reading difficulties, picky eating, and more. Ofrezco todos mis servicios en ingles y/o espanol! I would love to work with your child and family to support your individual needs!

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.