LKN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Conquer barriers to clear speech & language.

Conquer barriers to clear speech & language.

In today’s world, effective speech and language skills prove essential. They influence confidence, self-esteem, first impressions, success in school, meaningful relationships and success at work: communication.

Speech disorders are different from language disorders; however, they can coexist.  Language disorders refer to a person having difficulty getting their meaning or message across to others (expressive language) or understanding the message from others (receptive language).  Speech disorders are the pronunciation (articulation), fluency, and rate of speech sounds that affect the intelligibility of what a person is saying.

LKN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Conquer barriers to clear speech & language.

Conquer barriers to clear speech & language.

In today’s world, effective speech and language skills prove essential. They influence confidence, self-esteem, first impressions, success in school, meaningful relationships and success at work: communication.

Speech disorders are different from language disorders; however, they can coexist.  Language disorders refer to a person having difficulty getting their meaning or message across to others (expressive language) or understanding the message from others (receptive language).  Speech disorders are the pronunciation (articulation), fluency, and rate of speech sounds that affect the intelligibility of what a person is saying.

Your Path to Speech-Language Pathology

For most people, speech and language seem effortless. But for six million people under age 18 alone, speech and language disorders present daily, even traumatic challenges that can lead to poor academic and career performance as well as impaired social relationships.

Led by owner and speech-language pathologist Marianne Umphlett, LKN Speech-Language Pathology has helped children and adults of all ages to develop more effective communication skills. With 30+ years of clinical experience, Marianne has built her clientele through physician referrals and a lauded reputation for helping people overcome speech and language disorders so they can lead more empowered lives.

Quick Facts:

  • Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. children ages 3-17 has had a disorder related to voice, speech, language, or swallowing.
  • Nearly half of U.S. children ages 3-17 with a voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorder have not received intervention services in the past year.
  • 3 million+ Americans stutter.
  • Approximately 9.4 million adults report having a problem using their voice that lasted one week or longer.
  • Approximately 2 million Americans suffer from aphasia.

Source–American Speech Language Hearing Association1

OUR SERVICES

From articulation to auditory processing, we hone speech and language skills essential for learning and long-term success.

RESOURCES

We’re here to help you understand and conquer speech and language disorders, starting with information.

Communication that builds confidence.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”

With a keen focus on personal attention and understanding, LKN Speech-Language Pathology provides the highest quality of speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallowing services to help people lead healthier, more successful lives.

HOW WE HELP

  • Articulation
    Improve speech clarity and enunciation.

  • Language
    Enhance expressive and receptive language.

  • Fluency
    Develop speech free of disruption, repetition and hesitation.

  • Voice Disorders
    Establish appropriate pitch, loudness, tone and prosody.

  • Auditory Processing
    Increase the ability to listen and understand information.

  • Screenings
    Access concerns and whether further evaluation is needed.

Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

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