Speaking & articulation
Clear speech sounds for children who are hard to understand and adults who want to be understood the first time.
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Speech-language therapy in Davenport, Iowa
Helping children and adults communicate with clarity and confidence
Evaluation and therapy for speech, fluency, language, memory, word finding, reading, writing and listening. Serving families and adults across the Quad Cities.
- Most insurance plans accepted
- No referral needed to schedule
- Evening and Saturday hours
- Licensed in Iowa and Illinois
Services
What we work on
Every plan starts with a thorough evaluation and is matched to the person in front of us.
Fluency: stuttering & cluttering
Practical strategies that make talking easier, for people who stutter and for people whose speech is too fast or jumbled to follow.
Learn more about fluencyLanguage
Understanding what others say and putting thoughts into words, from a child’s first words to adult word finding and memory.
Learn more about languageReading
Building the sound and language skills underneath strong reading.
Learn more about readingWriting
Spelling, sentence building and organizing ideas on paper.
Learn more about writingListening & auditory processing
Help for people who hear but struggle to process what they hear, from a clinician certified in both speech pathology and audiology.
Learn more about listening & auditory processingWho we help
Care for every age
For parents
If you are wondering whether your child’s speech is on track, you don’t need to wait. We can tell you where your child is and what will help.
- Your child is hard for others to understand
- Your toddler has few words for their age
- Your child has trouble with language comprehension or expression
- Your child stutters or gets stuck on words
- Reading or spelling is a struggle at school
For adults
It is never too late to work on communication. Therapy is built around your work, family and everyday goals.
- You have word finding or memory difficulties
- You stutter and want more ease when you talk
- People often ask you to repeat yourself
- A stroke or injury changed how you communicate
Meet your clinician
Dr. Barbara Griffith
Dr. Griffith is a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist, holding ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competence in both fields. That rare combination means she understands how hearing, listening and speech fit together, and she brings that view to every evaluation.
- CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathology
- CCC-A Audiology
- ASHA member
- Licensed in Iowa and Illinois
Getting started
What to expect
Reach out
Call or send a request. We’ll talk about your concerns and find an appointment time, including evenings and weekends.
Evaluation
60 to 90 minutesA complete look at speech, language and related skills, with clear results explained in plain language.
Therapy
30 minute sessionsA personal plan with goals you understand, plus practice ideas for home.
FAQ
Common questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (563) 257-4040.
Does my child need speech therapy?
If your child is hard to understand, is talking less than other children their age, stutters, or struggles with reading or spelling, an evaluation is a good next step. It will tell you whether therapy would help and what to focus on.
Do you work with adults?
Yes. We see adults for stuttering, clear speech, language after a stroke or injury, and reading and writing skills.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can schedule directly with us. Some insurance plans require a physician’s referral for therapy to be covered. When you call, we’ll help you check whether your plan needs one.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. We are credentialed with most insurance plans. Call us with your insurance information and we’ll check your coverage before your first visit. Private pay is also available.
What if my insurance plan isn’t accepted?
You can pay privately, and we’ll give you a superbill. That’s a detailed receipt with the codes your insurance company needs, so you can ask your plan for out-of-network reimbursement.
How long are appointments?
Evaluations take 60 to 90 minutes. Ongoing therapy sessions are usually 30 minutes.
When are you open?
Tuesday and Thursday 12 to 7 PM, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM to 1 PM, and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. We are closed Sunday and Monday. Call us to find a time that works for your family.
Where are you located?
Our office is at 430 West 35th Street, Stop 1, Davenport, IA 52806. We serve families from Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, East Moline and the rest of the Quad City area.
Contact
Schedule a visit
The fastest way to get started is to call. You can also send a request and we will call you back.
- Phone(563) 257-4040
- HoursTuesday12 – 7 PMWednesday9 AM – 1 PMThursday12 – 7 PMFriday9 AM – 1 PMSaturday10 AM – 2 PMSun, MonClosed
- PaymentCredentialed with most insurance plans. Private pay also available.
