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Speech Therapy Providers in Allentown
Healthgrades-listed private SLP — Ali Lewandowski, MA, CCC-SLP
📍 435 Hamilton Street
📍 803 N Wahnetta St
HealthTal-listed private SLP — Erica Cappellini, MS, CCC-SLP
📍 3133 W Congress St
Healthgrades-listed private SLP — Evelyn Mariperisena-Meinert, MA, CCC-SLP
📍 707 Hamilton Street
📍 1925 W Turner St
HealthTal-listed private SLP — Monica Chetwin, M.S. CCC-SLP
📍 350 S Cedarbrook Rd
What to Look For in Speech Therapy
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) help children with autism improve communication skills, including spoken language, understanding, social communication, and alternative communication methods like AAC devices.
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Familiarity with AAC devices if needed
- ✓Collaboration with other therapists
- ✓Parent coaching and home strategies
- ✓Play-based therapy approaches
Insurance: Most health insurance plans cover speech therapy. School districts provide speech services through IEPs. Regional Centers may fund speech therapy for children under 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
Lehigh County Office of Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health
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📍 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Allentown 18101
📱 Intake: (610) 782-3126 (Use the main number to inquire about intake)
🕐 Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (General County Office Hours)
Eligibility is generally based on a diagnosis of intellectual disability or developmental disability that occurred before the age of 22, and that results in substantial limitations in adaptive functioning. Residency in Lehigh County is also required.
Pennsylvania Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.