
Leanne Pender CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1262 DURHAM LN LEMONT IL, 60439About
Dr. Leanne Pender is a speech language pathologist practicing in LEMONT, IL. Dr. Pender specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Pender evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Pender helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
Provider Details
Leanne Pender CCC-SLP's Practice location
Leanne Pender CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make the muscles of the body weaker over a period of time. The muscles become less flexible in this condition. Out of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common.The main characteristics of this medical...
- Is There a Cure for Autism?
It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...
- How Common is Autism?
According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...
- Understanding the Different Types of Multiple Sclerosis
Since MS does not progress in the same manner, professionals have divided the disease into four phenotypes based on the manner in which the disease progresses. The four types of multiple sclerosis are Clinically Isolated Syndrome, Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Primary Progressive Multiple...
- The History of Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder, which is often characterized by a progressive type of muscular degeneration and weakness. There are several types of muscular dystrophy, wherein each type eventually leads to an increased disability, strength loss, and potential...
- Everything You Need To Know About Multiple Sclerosis
CausesMS is the result of an abnormal response of the body’s immune system. This response results in an attack on the central nervous system — the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. Specifically the immune system attacks the protective coating around the nerve fibers — myelin — creating...
Nearby Providers
- Norah Garrity M.S. CCC-SLP7600 Terrace Ave Hometown IL 60456
- Angela Schnobel MS, CCC-SLP-L212 Barney Dr Joliet IL 60435
- Sarah Spencer SLP7600 Terrace Ave Hometown IL 60456
- Dr. Guliz Barkan MDLoyola University Medical Center Maywood IL 60153
- Yedlin Jesuit1813 N 79TH CT ELMWOOD PARK IL 60707
- Ronna D Hatfield SLP1914 WESTMORE GROVE DR PLAINFIELD IL 60586
Nearest Hospitals
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS IL 60463SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERSl
1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD NEW LENOX IL 60451ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITALl
500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440