Services Offered
Speech-Language Diagnostics
Any individual exhibiting speech and/or language difficulties may schedule an evaluation concerning the suspected disorder. Through the administration of a variety of tests and observations, usually requiring two to three hours, the clinical staff evaluates the possible problem, makes a speech-language-hearing diagnosis and recommends a course of treatment if needed.
Audiological Evaluations
Audiological evaluations include a battery of tests designed to determine an individual's hearing sensitivity and need for therapy, medical treatment or hearing aid devices.
Hearing-Aid Services
Following medical release, hearing-aid services may include hearing and evaluation and dispensing, hearing-aid orientation and follow-up, aural rehabilitation therapy and speech reading.
Speech-Language Treatment
A course of treatment is provided for any individual diagnosed with a speech and/or language disorder as indicated below. Treatment is individualized to the client's needs and is usually provided in a 30-60-minute session twice a week by a graduate student clinician under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Disorders treated include:
- Articulation/Phonological Disorders - individuals who are not correctly producing the sounds of their language and thus have difficulty making themselves understood to unfamiliar listeners.
- Child Language Disorders - Treatment can be provided for those children from birth through high school who have development problems with comprehension or use of language.
- Voice Disorders - Following medical release, ind