About
Jennifer Philip is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist with nearly 25 years experience in the field of pediatrics. She has experience working with children across the age span, from Early Intervention (0-3 years) through elementary ages (3-14 years) as well as adolescents in high school or transition programs (15-21 years).
Jennifer specializes in speech therapy services related to Auditory Processing Disorders (APD), Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Social and Pragmatic Language, Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Selective Mutism (SM), Articulation, Phonological Awareness and Disorders, Executive Functions, Cognitive Function, Fluency, Early Language Disorders, Feeding and Swallowing, the SOS Feeding Approach, and the Food Chaining approach.
Jennifer received her bachelors and masters degrees from Northern Illinois University. She is a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Illinois Speech Language Hearing Association (ISHA). She is a former adjunct supervisor at St. Xavier University in Chicago, supervising undergraduate and graduate students of speech-language pathology. She is a mother of four delightful children, and lives in St. Catherine's parish in Oak Lawn.
The mission at Jennifer Philip, LLC Speech Therapy is to guide infants, children and adolescents towards successful communication and speech by providing outstanding speech and language therapy services to the Chicago-land and Southwest suburban area.
Speech services are clinic-based, in-home, or within schools throughout the region. Speech evaluations and therapy is provided within a family-centered model. Treatment plans are tailored around family dynamics to ensure optimal carryover with goals. In-school assessments are provided while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
Specializing in Pediatric Speech and Language
Free Initial Screenings
A free initial screening is offered for first time clients to learn more about how best to help. A screening is a good way to determine if further evaluation of speech and language skills is warranted. If you have concerns about your child's milestones, or are unsure if a speech evaluation is necessary, our free speech screening is a great place to start.
Free initial consultations are also provided upon request. Consultations take place over the phone and take about 15 minutes. Information can be obtained from a licensed and certified speech pathologist which could help make decisions about whether to pursue services for your child.
If you need more information about if a screening is needed for your child, please contact us.
Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluations
An evaluation is typically the first step in working on a therapeutic speech plan for your child. A comprehensive exam will determine communication strengths and areas of concern, as well as a therapeutic plan for intervention. A speech pathologist will complete a comprehensive yet age appropriate assessment that will give information about your child's speech skills, so that the best recommendations can be provided.
After the evaluation, a speech pathologist will review the best options for intervention, as well as frequency and duration of treatment. A comprehensive written report is provided, which is sent to you upon completion.
Evaluations take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, and appointments are booking quickly. Please contact us today to reserve your spot, and to get started on your child's path to success.
Convenient In-Home Services
Family centered speech services are offered within the convenience and comfort of your own home. Sessions are one-on-one and individualized to meet your child's needs.
A need for in-home speech services is growing, especially for busy families with schedules to keep, larger families with multiple siblings, and families balancing school or team obligations. In-home services can be the answer for many families who might feel the burden that comes with booking yet another appointment for their family.
Afternoon and weekend appointments are offered, but fill up fast. Please contact us for availability and to reserve your spot for in-home speech therapy.
School Contracts
Social Communication Services
Consultative Services
Contractual speech services are offered to schools within the Chicago-land area for long term, short term, or itinerant services. If you are a school administrator looking for speech services, please contact us to meet your needs.
Consultative speech and language services are offered to families and school districts to support the communicative needs of children and students. Contact us now for more information on how to evaluate or supplement a child's programming, or for information on how to best coach families with children who have speech and language needs.
Assessment and therapeutic intervention for social pragmatic disorders is offered. Conversational skills, self-regulation skills, cooperation skills, and generalization skills are evaluated and targeted to assist children with effective communication. Social skill groups are offered at various times throughout the year within a clinic-based setting. For more information on our various social skill groups, or individualized social skill training, contact us today.