Speech-Language Institute - IL

The Speech-Language Institute in Downers Grove, IL helps clients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

Speech language pathologist works with patient.

Hours:
Our hours vary each quarter. Current hours of operation are:
Monday: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Please note that last sessions are at 5:30 p.m.

Phone: 630-743-4500
Address: 3450 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | Directions


Our Services

The Midwestern University Speech-Language Institute helps clients overcome communication and swallowing challenges.  

Our services include:

Individual and group therapy is available.

Our Expertise

Our clinical faculty and graduate student clinicians:

  • Evaluate and treat a wide range of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
  • Serve individuals with developmental delay, cognitive impairment, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, autism, learning disabilities, hearing loss, social communication disorders, voice disorders, stuttering, and more.  
  • Assess and remediate feeding and swallowing difficulties encountered by children and adults.
  • Expert at addressing the unique needs of both children and adults with communication impairment.

 

Dedicated to Service

What to Expect

Take a closer look to understand what to expect when you visit the Speech-Language Institute.

Meet Our Care Providers

University faculty work closely with our students to provide your healthcare.

Kathleen Post with a patient

Clinic Video: Tips for Reading

Midwestern University Speech-Language Institute Clinical Assistant Professor Cindy Krizizke, M.S., CCC-SLP, M.Ed., shares invaluable insights on how to make the most out of storytime for your little ones.

Child reading with clinician.

Events

Summer Preschool Language Programs

The Summer 2025 preschool programs will run from June 17, 2025 through August 14, 2025. Little Sprouts & Shining Stars will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

The Summer 2025 registration deadline has passed but applications will continue to be accepted. Please note that you will be placed on a waitlist if the group is already at capacity.

Child reading to Speech-language pathologist.

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