
Tara Lynn Leeper M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4415 NE 80TH CT KANSAS CITY MO, 64119About
Dr. Tara Leeper is a speech language pathologist practicing in KANSAS CITY, MO. Dr. Leeper specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Leeper 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. Leeper 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
Tara Lynn Leeper M.S. CCC-SLP's Practice location
Tara Lynn Leeper M.S. CCC-SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Clinically Isolated Syndrome vs. Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need To Know
Clinically isolated syndrome presents the same type of attack where the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. If this only happens once, it's known as CIS.Clinically Isolated SyndromeDespite popular belief, CIS does not always go on to develop multiple sclerosis. This does...
- Treatment of Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)
What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...
- Treating Autism
Since symptoms of autism can vary depending on the child, and behaviors can often change over time, treatment solutions should be tailored to individual needs. A program should improve a child’s communication skills while addressing social, behavioral, and learning aspects of a child’s life....
- What Is Dysphagia?
IntroductionDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A person with dysphagia finds it more difficult to move liquid or food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is most likely caused by muscle and nerve problems. When food is swallowed, multiple muscles and nerves are...
- How Common is Autism?
According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...
- 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...
Nearby Providers
- Mrs. Kim Sherri Schott MS., CCC-SLP6400 GLENWOOD ST OVERLAND PARK KS 66202
- Connie L Bilyeu MACCCSLP8929 PARALLEL PKWY KANSAS CITY KS 66112
- Mrs. Cheryl Ann Bordy SLP, MA1211 MCGEE ST KANSAS CITY MO 64106
- Mary K Wissmann7703 NW BARRY RD KANSAS CITY MO 64153
- Mr. Paul Lynn Lehr M.A. CCC-SLP8503 NE 110TH TER KANSAS CITY MO 64157
- Ms. Ida M. Wiedel S.L.P.700 W 48TH ST KANSAS CITY MO 64112
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT LUKES NORTHLAND HOSPITALl
5830 N W BARRY ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64154LIBERTY HOSPITALl
2525 GLENN HENDREN DR LIBERTY MO 64069