Welcome
Located in Frankfort, Illinois, SpeechEase, PLLC is a boutique-style practice specializing in speech sound disorders. SpeechEase, PLLC provides high quality, individualized treatment for children with speech and language challenges in a warm and welcoming environment. Our therapist works with your family to identify areas of need and develop goals to help your child improve his/ her communication skills.
Meet the Therapist
Kendra D. Sherry DeMarco MA, CCC-SLP/L
OWNER & FOUNDER
Kendra D. Sherry DeMarco is a licensed and certified speech and language pathologist with 19+ years of experience working in a variety of therapy settings; Early Intervention clinic, home-based therapy, public schools and in private practice. She has a passion for speech sound disorders and motor speech disorders such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Kendra's experience and areas of interest include:
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech*
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speech sound/ articulation disorders
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phonological disorders
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velopharyngeal insufficiency
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language delays and disorders
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stuttering
Training:
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Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Miami University, Oxford, OH 1995
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Master of Arts degree Speech & Language Pathology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 2005
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Advanced training in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)
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Advanced training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
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Kaufman Speech Praxis treatment approach
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Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
*Kendra is a recognized Speech-Language Pathologist in the Apraxia-Kids Directory and in the Child Apraxia Treatment Directory for the Once Upon A Time Foundation- vetted for expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Our Mission
Our mission at SpeechEase Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy is to provide high quality, personalized service in a warm and welcoming environment for children and families.