1 Mar
Welcome Michelle Bergy to the CSRC Team! Michelle Bergy

Michelle Bergy is a licensed speech and language pathologist with a passion for working with children and helping others communicate.  This passion was cemented when volunteering with children on the autism spectrum during her undergraduate studies.  After completing her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Michelle spent a year working with k-8th grade kids in Chicago […]

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Posted March 1st, 2016
1 Mar
Phonological Awareness Building a Foundation for Reading

Many children struggle with learning to read while others quickly master the ability to decode. For those children who are at risk for reading difficulties down the road, early development of phonological awareness can be the path to reading mastery. Research has repeatedly shown that a strong grasp of these foundational skills can truly predict […]

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Posted March 1st, 2016
20 Nov
Meet Chelsea! We are so excited to welcome the newest addition to the CSRC team! Chelsea Clements

Chelsea Clements is a graduate of the Speech Pathology program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. As a native of the Northern Illinois area, she decided to relocate back to the city of Chicago to begin her professional career as a Speech-Language Pathologist within the pediatric setting. During her undergraduate and graduate studies, she […]

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Posted November 20th, 2015
16 Nov
Treating Dyslexia The Speech Pathologist’s Role in Treating Students with Dyslexia

Believe it or not, speech therapists play a very important role in treating dyslexia. Our extensive knowledge in language and phonetics gives us a very solid background in understanding the foundation of the disorder and how to successfully treat it. At Chicago Speech and Reading Center, we are trained in the Orton Gillingham Approach to […]

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Posted November 16th, 2015
21 Aug
When Will My Child Start Talking? Important Speech and Language Milestones to Expect from Your 1 and 2 Year Old

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I am often asked questions such as, “When will my baby start talking?” or “Is my toddler on the right track?” Parents frequently wonder whether or not their child is developing typically in terms of speech and language skills.  The short answer: every child grows at his or her own rate!  This […]

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Posted August 21st, 2015