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
Summer Preschool and Explorers Program
Our preschool and school aged children programs are run by graduate-level clinicians and supervised by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist.
- Little Stars (ages 2-3 years) | Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10:30 a.m. | June 16 - August 13, 2026
- Shining Stars (ages 3-5 years) | Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-12 p.m. | June 16 - August 13, 2026
- Explorers (ages 8-13 years) | Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. | June 10 - August 19, 2026
Registration deadline: April 24, 2026.
Parkinson's Health Fair
The Midwestern University Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Institutes are offering a health fair aimed at sharing the latest recommendations and research on Parkinson’s Disease.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.
