Services
Speech Pathology
Small Talk
Summer Speech and Language Program for Preschool and School Age Children
Communication Problems
Some communication problems that could be addressed:
- Articulation – the way speech sounds are produced
- Delayed speech and language skills
- Dysfluency (stuttering)
- Swallowing/feeding problems
- Cognitive deficits
- Motor planning deficits
Schedule
The program is offered twice a week for an eight-week period each summer.At the end of the program a celebration
for all participants is held.
Format
Children receive 1-2 sessions per week of individual therapy in Mercy Medical
Center – North Iowa’s Speech Pathology Department located at
Cheslea Creek. Make-up sessions will only be provided when the therapist
has to cancel an appointment. As part of the Small Talk program, group sessions
also are offered on Friday mornings for children preschool through age 10
years. The group sessions are optional and space is limited.
Cost
Treatment is provided at a reduced cost. Please consult with your insurance company regarding coverage for your child.
Enrollment
Due to limited enrollment, please contact Speech Pathology Department to schedule
your child’s Small Talk appointment times.
Staff
Jere
Bartolo,
M.S., CCC Licensed Speech
Language Pathologist
Wendi Younker,
M.A., CCC Licensed Speech
Language Pathologist
For More Information Contact:
Speech/Language Pathology Department
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa 50401
641.422.7611 or 1.800.433.3883 ext. 7611