Speech-Language Pathologist in Antioch, IL
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Location
41412 N. Ret 83   
P.O. Box 962   
AntiochIL 60002
Practice Information
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.
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
 Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
License Info
IL licensure
Education
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.
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Payments Accepted
Cash, checks, insurance
Hours
9 am- 8pm
Cost/Session
varies by diagnosis
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy
 Accent Reduction
 Adult Speech/Language Disorders
 Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
 Aphasia
 Apraxia
 Autism Spectrum Disorders
 Child Speech/Language Disorders
 Cochlear Implants
 Developmental Delays
 Head and Neck Cancer
 Hearing Rehabilitation
 Language-Based Learning Disabilities
 Learning Disabilities
 Mental Health and Speech Issues
 Motor Speech Disorders
 Online / Video / Teletherapy
 Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
 Pediatric Hearing Testing
 Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
 Selective Mutism
 Speech Sound Disorders
 Stuttering
 Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
 Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
 Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
 Voice Disorders
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