Pediatric Speech Therapy
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Lurie Children’s offers comprehensive and individualized care to children and adolescents with communication and feeding-swallowing disorders. As one of the Midwest’s major referral centers, we care for children with a variety of pediatric speech, language and feeding-swallowing disorders.
Our clinicians evaluate and treat children at a number of outpatient centers in the metropolitan Chicago area. We also offer services to children during their hospitalization in most hospital units, including the neonatal intensive care unit and the Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit.
We believe in family-centered care, which means we involve the whole family in a patient’s treatment plan. From bringing family members into care plan meetings, to providing support and distraction to a patient’s siblings, we do our best to help fit our care within your lifestyle. Visit Family Services to learn more.
The Lurie Children's Difference
We recruit the most highly qualified pediatric speech-language pathologists. Each clinician is certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and maintains the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Many of our clinicians also maintain affiliation and membership with other professional groups or hold specialty certifications.
Our speech-language pathologists complete intensive competency training in specific areas to continue to develop their high levels of expertise. In addition to patient care, our team members actively participate in research, mentorship, education and community outreach.
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children’s continues to be the #1 children's hospital in Illinois and is ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Speech-Language Pathology News & Stories
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Over 200 patients, friends and family enjoyed the first annual 22q Family Day at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, sponsored by the 22q Family Foundation and Lurie Children’s on Sunday May 19, 2024.
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Baby Lila's genetic testing revealed she had a rare genetic condition called 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.
How Speech-Language Pathologists Can Help Kids with Eating Difficulties
At Lurie Children’s, Speech-Language Pathologists are specially trained to work with infants and children who have difficulty feeding and swallowing.
Specialty Teams
Our specialty teams are comprised of speech-language pathologists who have completed intensive competency training and use the latest evaluation and treatment techniques supported by scientific literature.
Learn more about our specialty teams:
Programs & Evaluations
Speech-language pathologists participate in a number of multidisciplinary hospital programs to support your child’s comprehensive health care needs:
- Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Program
- Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Gastroenterology Feeding Program
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Program
- Cleft Lip and Palate Program
- Cochlear Implant Program
- Voice Disorders Program
- Brain Tumor Program
- 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Program
- Speaking Valve Evaluations
Laura Hinkes Molinaro, MA, CCC-SLP
Director, Rehab Services, North-Northwest Region
- Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing, Marquette University
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, The George Washington University
- Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Program, Aerodigestive Program
- Language(s): English
Nicole Carvalho, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, CLC
Manager, Inpatient Speech-Language Pathology
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Central Florida
- Masters of Science, Communication Disorders, San Francisco State University
- Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies, Cognitive-Communication, TBI
- Language(s): English
Laura Henehan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLS
Manager, Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology, Central-West Region
- Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Illinois State University
- Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Illinois State University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
- Language(s): English
Erin Naraky, MS, CCC-SLP
Manager, Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology, North-Northwest Region
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders, Illinois State University
- Master of Science, Speech Pathology, Illinois State University
- Special Interests: Feeding - Swallowing, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Speech Sound Disorder
- Language(s): English
Kari Schriks, MA, CCC-SLP
Clinical Coordinator, Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology Central-West Region Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, Indiana University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Jasmine Anguiano, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Purdue University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Infant Welfare Society, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Mitch Bastillo, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology, Augustana College
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Purdue University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Resonance, Feeding-Swallowing, Cleft Lip and Palate Program, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Program, 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Program, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
Susan Beastrom Witt, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Central Missouri (Formerly Central Missouri State University)
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas Intercampus Program
- Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing and Speech-Language
- Language(s): English
Avanti L. Bhatia, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT
Speech-Language Pathologist; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Purdue University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Aural (Re)Habilitation, Cochlear Implant Program
- Language(s): English
Christine Brown, MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Masters of Science, Rush University
- Special Interests: Sensory feeding disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Language(s): English
Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Marquette University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Feeding-Swallowing, Gastroenterology Feeding Program
- Language(s): English
Christina Celin, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
Speech-Language Pathologist II, Certified Lactation Counselor
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science Disorders, University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Pittsburgh
- Speech Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program, HeArT Clinic, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)
- Language(s): English
Chrissy Chaney, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Miami University
- Master of Arts, Kent State University
- Special Interests: Speech Sound Disorders, Articulation and Phonology, Apraxia of Speech, Preschool Language Disorders, Child Language Disorders, Autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Language(s): English
Kristin Chichowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
Speech-Language Pathologist III, Certified Lactation Counselor
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders, Northern Illinois University
- Master of Arts, Communication Disorders, Northern Illinois University
- Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Regenstein Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Program
- Language(s): English
Barbara Dahlstrom, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Communication Disorders, University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Special Interests: Stuttering, Speech and Disorders
- Language(s): English
Justine Dombroski, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Art, Hearing and Speech Sciences, University of Maryland
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Vanderbilt University
- Special Interests: Feeding/Swallowing, Cognitive-Communication, Speech-Language, VitalStim certified, LSVT certified, VFSS
- Language(s): English
Bridget Drinkwater, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorder, Illinois State University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Illinois State University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech and Language Pathology, Voice, Gender Affirming Voice Program, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Language(s): English
Emily Freedman, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science, University of Delaware
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, University of Delaware
- Master of Arts, Speech, Language, and Hearing Science, Temple University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Outpatient Fluency and Stuttering, Bilingual Speech-Language Assessment and Treatment, Cleft Lip and Palate Program, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-up Program
- Languages: English, Spanish
Tatum Fritz, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT
Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, The University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Arts, Rhetoric and Writing, The University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Vanderbilt University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Aural (Re)Habilitation and Cochlear Implant Program
- Language(s): English
Lauren Fuller, M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Elmhurst University
- Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Elmhurst University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Voice Therapy
- Language(s): English
Sarah F. Hahn, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Masters of the Arts, Communication Science and Disorders, The University of Pittsburgh
- Special Interests: Inpatient and Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing and Speech-Language, Regenstein Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), HeArT Clinic
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Marti Jarosz, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Science, Miami University
- Master of Science, Purdue University
- Special Interests: Receptive and expressive language delay/impairment, articulation impairment, apraxia and autism
- Language(s): English
Tyler Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Kansas
- Bachelor of Arts, East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Kansas
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Gallaudet University
- Special Interests: Inpatient Speech-Language and Feeding-Swallowing, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), Regenstein Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU), Speaking Valve Evaluations, VitalStim certified, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program
- Language(s): English
Abby Jones, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Speech-Language Pathologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Miami University
- Master of Arts, Speech Pathology, Miami University
- Special interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Speech-Language, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Regenstein Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- Language(s): English
Amanda Lee, MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Science, Augustana College
- Master or Science, Illinois State University
- Special Interests: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing, Speech Sound Disorders: Articulation and Phonology, Apraxia of Speech, Child Language Disorders
- Language(s): English
Jazmyn Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Midwestern University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Bilingual Speech - Language Assessment and Treatment, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Voice, Voice Program, Gender Affirming Voice Program, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Holly Machamer, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist III
- Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Audiology and Speech Pathology, Ball State University
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, Ball State University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Feeding-Swallowing, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Voice, Voice Program, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Program, and Aerodigestive Program
- Language(s): English
Amy M. Makovec, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd
Speech-Language Pathologist; Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certified Auditory-Verbal Educator
- Bachelor of Science, Communicative Disorders and Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Special Interests: Outpatient Aural (Re)Habilitation, Speech-Language and Cochlear Implant Program
- Language(s): English
Elizabeth Morales, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Special Education, St. Ambrose University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, St. Ambrose University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Infant Welfare Society, and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Caitlyn Murphy, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Arts, Saint Xavier University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
- Language(s): English
Elise O'Brien, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Disorders and Sciences, Wayne State University
- Master of Arts, Communication Disorders and Sciences, Wayne State University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Infant Welfare Society, Down Syndrome Clinic and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English, Spanish
June Okada, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Masters of Science, Speech Language Pathology, MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Special Interests: Feeding-Swallowing
- Language(s): English, Japanese
Tara Palcheck, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Rush University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Feeding-Swallowing, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English
Robin Pasowicz, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science and Disorders, University of Iowa
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Iowa
- Special Interests: AAC, ASD, Articulation, Stuttering
- Language(s): English
Anne Petillo, MS, CCC-SLP-L
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Science, Marquette University
- Master of Science, Marquette University
- Special Interests: Sensory Feeding, Apraxia, Language Processing, Neurodiversity-Affirming therapy
- Language(s): English
Elizabeth Reczek, MHS, CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Master of Health Science, Governors State University
- Special Interests: Feeding/Swallowing, Apraxia, TBI, Neurocognition, Early Development
- Language(s): English
Kimberly (Kim) Reese-Lindberg, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Master of Science, Rush University
- Special Interests: Autism, Cleft Lip and Palate, Feeding
- Language(s): English
Sylvie Render, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Medicine, Health, and Society, Vanderbilt University
- Master of Science, Speech-language Pathology, Vanderbilt University
- Special Interests: Cleft Lip and Palate Program, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Program, 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Program, and Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
- Language(s): English
Michelle Schuster, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Vanderbilt University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Aural (Re)Habilitation, Cochlear Implant Program, Neonatal and Cardiac Intensive Care Follow-Up Program
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Brandi Sidor, MA, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVEd
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Educator
- Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Science, Indiana University
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, Western Michigan University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Aural (Re)Habilitation and Cochlear Implant Program
- Language(s): English
Jenniffer Stanczak, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Michigan State University
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English
Megan Sullivan, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, LSLS Cert. AVT
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Board Certified Specialist in Fluency and Fluency Disorders, Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Therapist
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Florida
- Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Florida
- Special Interests: Outpatient Fluency & Stuttering and Outpatient Speech-Language
- Language(s): English
Denise Szott, MS, CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelors, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Illinois State University
- Masters, Speech-Language Pathology, Illinois State University
- Special Interests: Apraxia, Speech and Language Disorders, Autism
- Language(s): English
Ellie Trefz, MS, CCC-SLP, CLS
Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Specialist
- Bachelor of Science, Communicative Disorders, Northern Illinois University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Gallaudet University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing
- Language(s): English
Jennifer Tripoli, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, CBIS
Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- Bachelor of Science, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, Marquette University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Rush University
- Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Speech-Language, Cognitve-Communication, Speaking Valve Evaluations, Almost Home Kids
- Language(s): English
Hillary Valentino, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist II
- Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
- Master of Arts, Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
- Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Speech-Language, Cognitive-Communication, VitalStim Certified, Ampcare ESP Certified, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Speaking Valve Evaluations, and Almost Home Kids Speech Language Pathologist
- Language(s): English
Sarah Vetter, MS, CCC-SLP, MA
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Education Coordinator, Division of Rehabilitative Services
- Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Boston University
- Master of Arts, Educating Adults, DePaul University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Resonance, Cleft Lip and Palate Program, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Program, 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Program
- Language(s): English
Katie Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Speech-Language Pathologist II, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Arts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Special Interests: Inpatient and Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Speech-Language, Speaking Valve Evaluations, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Program, 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Program, Cleft Lip and Palate Program
- Language(s): English
Michele Wesling, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor
- Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
- Master of Arts, Northern Illinois University
- Special Interests: Inpatient and Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Speech-Language
- Language(s): English
Susan Willette, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist II, Certified Lactation Counselor
- Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Rush University
- Special Interests: Inpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Program, Regenstein Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU)
- Language(s): English
Rebecca Williams, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Bachelors of Health Sciences, Speech and Hearing Services, Western Michigan University
- Master of Arts in Speech and Language Therapy, Western Michigan University
- Special Interests: Early Language acquisition, Articulation, Language Development, Feeding Skills, Executive Function
- Language(s): English
Megan Wolek, MS, CCC-SLP, CLS
Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Specialist
- Bachelor of Science, Spanish Language & Literature, Marquette University
- Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Marquette University
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Marquette University
- Special Interests: Outpatient Feeding-Swallowing, Bilingual Speech Assessment and Treatment, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Program
- Language(s): English, Spanish
Crystal Zgela, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVEd
Speech-Language Pathologist II; Certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Auditory-Verbal Educator
- Bachelor of Science, Speech & Hearing Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Special Interests: Outpatient Speech-Language, Aural (Re)Habilitation and Cochlear Implant Program
- Language(s): English, Sign Language
Appointments
To make an appointment with one of our specialists, please follow one of the steps below.
Make an Appointment Online
- Existing MyChart users: If you have a Lurie Children's MyChart account, log in at mychart.luriechildrens.org to schedule your appointments.
- New Patients & Non-MyChart users: Please fill out our Online Scheduling Form to schedule an appointment online or request an appointment. After you request an appointment, a MyChart account will be set up for you to schedule appointments online.
Make an Appointment By Phone
Please call 1.800.KIDS DOC (1.800.543.7362).
Preparing for Your Visit
For information about what to expect at your Speech-Language Pathology appointment, click here.
For any questions, please contact the Speech-Language Pathology Department at speechdepartment@luriechildrens.org.
Our Locations
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620
Rehabilitation Services at Westbrook
Westbrook Corporate Center
11301 West Cermak Road, Suite 100
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.1040
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Grayslake
1475 E. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120)
Suite 285, Pavilion C
Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2012
312.227.2220
Lurie Children’s Health Services - Arlington Pediatric Therapy
3105 N. Wilke Road
Suite H
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
312.227.8600
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Lurie Children’s offers a one-year clinical fellowship opportunity for recent Speech-Language Pathology graduates.
Please check back for more information. We will begin accepting applications when openings become available.
Speech-Language Pathology Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in helping within our department. We offer volunteer positions at Lurie Children's Main Hospital, the Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park and Rehabilitation Services at Westbrook.
Volunteers help with day-to-day operations in our department and help with projects such as making age-appropriate therapy materials and activities, cleaning toys, and equipment and restocking supplies. Volunteers are also provided with opportunities to observe speech-language therapy sessions.
If you are interested in applying for one of our volunteer positions or learning more about volunteering, please visit the Volunteer Resources page.
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Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.