
Ms. Colleen Sharkey M.A.S.L.P.C.C.C.
Speech-Language Pathologist
414 W HAMILTON DR PALATINE IL, 60067About
Dr. Colleen Sharkey is a speech language pathologist practicing in PALATINE, IL. Dr. Sharkey specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Sharkey evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Sharkey helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
Provider Details
Ms. Colleen Sharkey M.A.S.L.P.C.C.C.'s Practice location
Ms. Colleen Sharkey M.A.S.L.P.C.C.C.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Learn the Signs of Autism
As a parent, it is very critical that you check the heath status of your child regularly. Autism in children can be detected as early as 18 months old. However, the condition can still be treated if discovered later in life. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have unique characteristics...
- Is There a Cure for Autism?
It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...
- The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks
Babies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...
- Choosing the Right Education for Your Autistic Child
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can cause issues in crucial areas of development, such as social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, creative and imaginative play, and sensory processing.Children with ASD may have difficulty understanding and communicating their needs and wants to...
- What Is Dysarthria: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More
What is dysarthria?Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is caused by weak, paralyzed, or damaged oral muscles. Those who have dysarthria usually have trouble speaking along with poor articulation, poor phonation, and poor respiration. Others may also have a hard time understanding people who have...
- What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
Nearby Providers
- Ms. Laura Simmons116 E DANIELS RD PALATINE IL 60067
- Anne L Ellis MA CCC1340 W HAMPTON PLACE PALATINE IL 60067
- Sarah Joanne Kroll M.S. CCC-SLP4600 ANGELINE CT PALATINE IL 60067
- Angela Staley55 S GREELEY ST PALATINE IL 60067
- Amy Pember CCC-SLP1760 W ALGONQUIN RD PALATINE IL 60067
- Kerry Lynn Burns34 S WALNUT ST PALATINE IL 60067
Nearest Hospitals
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTERl
1555 N BARRINGTON RD HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60194ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITALl
450 WEST HIGHWAY 22 BARRINGTON IL 60010