Speech-Language Institute - IL
The Speech-Language Institute in Downers Grove, IL helps clients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Clinic Hours:
Our hours vary each quarter. Current hours of operation are:
Monday: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday & 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.
Appointments & Questions: Call 630-743-4500
Location: 3450 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | Directions
General Inquiries: Use our Contact Us form
Our Services
The Midwestern University Speech-Language Institute helps clients overcome communication and swallowing challenges.
Our services include:
- Aphasia
- Articulation delays & disorders
- Augmentative & alternative communication
- Bilingualism
- Child language disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Motor speech disorders
- Parkinson’s disease
- Swallowing disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Voice disorders
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
Winter Preschool and Explorers Program
The Winter 2026-2027 application deadline has passed. We will continue to accept applications after the deadline, however, you will be placed on a waitlist if the group is already at capacity.
- Little Sprouts (ages 2-3 years) | December 8, 2026 - February 18, 2027, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10:30 a.m.
- Shining Stars (ages 3-5 years) | December 8, 2026 - February 18, 2027, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-12 p.m.
- Explorers (ages 8-13 years) | December 9, 2026 - February 17, 2027, Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Noticing Speech or Language Issues?
We're Here to Help.
Our licensed speech-language pathologists provide comprehensive speech evaluations for all ages to identify needs and create a personalized plan for success. All at an affordable rate.
Call 630-743-4500 today to schedule an appointment.
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.
