Speech-Language Institute - IL
The Speech-Language Institute in Downers Grove, IL helps clients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
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:
- 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
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.
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.
Events
Fall Preschool Language Programs
The Fall 2025 preschool programs will run from September 16, 2025 through November 13, 2025. Little Sprouts (ages 2-3 years) & Shining Stars (ages 3-5 years) will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
To register for the Fall 2025 program, complete the application and submit by July 31, 2025. Please refer to the application for additional details including cost.
Regain Your Voice
Patients with Parkinson disease are invited to participate in SPEAK OUT!®, a program designed to help improve speech, voice, cognition, and swallowing. Therapy includes one-hour individual SPEAK OUT!® sessions, two days a week.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Speech-Language Institute at 630-743-4500.
