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Speech-Language Pathologist in Antioch, IL

Words And Wonders

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We treat adults and children. Screenings are free. We provide individual and group therapy sessions. Home Health is also an option we provide. We will come to your private day care or school if there are at least 3 students to be served. Our SLP is an expert in the treatment of adult language and swallowing disorders as well as pediatric speech and language disorders.

Our clients are welcome to come to our comfortable office which is conveniently located in the Antioch area near the corner of 83 and 173. We provide Home Health Services for clients who are unable to participate in outpatient rehabilitation.

Services also provided to preschools, schools, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. May we have the pleasure of assisting you with your communication -- language / speech / reading / executive functioning needs.
Education/Training
Liberty University
University of Memphis
Bio
Risé M. McElhenney has worked as a speech-language pathologist for more than 24 years in a variety of settings – hospitals, public and private schools, preschools, residential and day treatment facilities for troubled youth both in Virginia and in Illinois, nursing homes, home health, assisted living facilities, Head Start Centers, private practice. Risé taught in a university setting for 5 years while also working in a hospital as a speech-language pathologist. Currently, Risé continues working as needed for Allendale Association where she has been a full-time speech-language pathologist for more than 12 years.

Rise has nearly 25 years experience working in the field of speech pathology. She has worked in all setting d, with all ages, and every population. She has three adopted children who are her pride and joy! Although a native of Memphis, Rise has lived in IL for 14 years.
Memberships
ASHA certified
Payments Accepted
Cash, checks, insurance
Hours:9 am- 8pm
Cost/Session
varies by diagnosis
License:IL licensure
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy  Mental Health and Speech Issues
 Accent Reduction  Motor Speech Disorders
 Adult Speech/Language Disorders  Online / Video / Teletherapy
 Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia  Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
 Aphasia  Pediatric Hearing Testing
 Apraxia  Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
 Autism Spectrum Disorders  Selective Mutism
 Child Speech/Language Disorders  Speech Sound Disorders
 Cochlear Implants  Stuttering
 Developmental Delays  Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
 Head and Neck Cancer  Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
 Hearing Rehabilitation  Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
 Language-Based Learning Disabilities  Voice Disorders
 Learning Disabilities
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)  Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
Location
41412 N. Ret 83
P.O. Box 962
AntiochIL 60002
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