Cindy Landis Speech; Clear Accents, LLC
Speech-Language Therapist in Minneapolis
Facial Rehabilitation, Accent Modification, OMT Specialist
Cindy Landis is a speech-language pathologist in Minneapolis, MN.
Practice Areas:
• Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Facial Paralysis Rehabilitation • Orofacial Myofunctional/Tongue Thrust Therapy • Speech Articulation Therapy • Stuttering&bull
Facial Paralysis Rehabilitation
Treatment for difficulties with eye closure, facial expression, speeech and swallowing related to facial nerve disorders. This may include: Bell's palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Lyme disease, acoustic neuroma and other tumor resections/post-surgical conditions, stroke, Guillian-Barre syndrome or traumatic injuries.
Referrals typically come from facial plastic and reconstructive specialists, ENTs, neurologists, opthalmologists, family/internal medicine physicians.
Orofacial Myofunctional Treatment
Disorders of this kind relate to variations in muscle function that pose potential problems with proper alignment of the teeth, speech and swallowing. Treatment addresses behaviors such as the tongue moving against or between the teeth during swallowing, the lips resting in an open positions, or speech sounding distorted.
Referrals typically come from dentists, orthodontists and family physicians.
American English Pronunciation Coaching
Cindy has worked with over 180 clients from around the world. She offers classes geared toward enhancing intelligibility and confidence while maintaining personal identity.
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Clients are either self-referred or referred by business organizations.
Education/Training
BS in Speech-Language Pathology - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
MA in Speech-Language Pathology - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Certificate of Clinical Competence - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certificate in Accent Modification Training - Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language Program
Local, national and international continuing education provider
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Care Philosophy
Therapy involves a cooperative journey between patient and therapist. The art of treatment involves the therapist constantly deepening her toolbox and being able to follow the patient’s lead with individualized treatment approaches. People respond best and are motivated to carry out the necessary work of treatment when they feel seen.
Helpful Links
 Speech, Facial and Orofacial Myofuncitonal Rehabilittion; Accent Modification Classes:
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Educational classes for improvement of American English dialect:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Accent Reduction
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Aphasia
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
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Apraxia
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Stuttering
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English as a Second Language
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Licenses/Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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