On-Campus Speech-Language Clinic That Serves the Community
The DeSales University Speech-Language Clinic has state of the art facilities offering assessment and treatment services by our student clinicians under the supervision of our clinical staff. Areas of treatment include speech, language, feeding/swallowing, and voice. Services are free of charge to members of the community.
As part of graduate programming, students work with diverse client populations across the lifespan at the Speech-Language Clinic. Graduate students complete their first-year practicum experiences in the clinic. Each student clinician is assigned one client for the Fall, then two clients in the spring and summer. Students also build their clinical skills by working with groups in the Summer semester. By beginning at the DeSales University Speech-Language Clinic, students obtain clinical practicum experience under the direct supervision of PA licensed, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologists with specialized training for the supervision of new clinicians. Students work collaboratively with faculty and peers to develop goals and objectives for therapy and create therapy plans for clients using a variety of materials and cutting-edge technology within the Center.
A core purpose of the Speech-Language Clinic is to introduce students to hands-on therapeutic techniques in Speech-Language Pathology by providing a supervised learning experience that also serves the University and surrounding community. The pro-bono clinic provides access to speech therapy for individuals who may not be able to receive services otherwise. We aspire to build and sustain a welcoming community in which all perspectives are heard and valued.
As part of graduate programming, students work with diverse client populations across the lifespan at the Speech-Language Clinic. Graduate students complete their first-year practicum experiences in the clinic. Each student clinician is assigned one client for the Fall, then two clients in the spring and summer. Students also build their clinical skills by working with groups in the Summer semester. By beginning at the DeSales University Speech-Language Clinic, students obtain clinical practicum experience under the direct supervision of PA licensed, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologists with specialized training for the supervision of new clinicians. Students work collaboratively with faculty and peers to develop goals and objectives for therapy and create therapy plans for clients using a variety of materials and cutting-edge technology within the Center.
A core purpose of the Speech-Language Clinic is to introduce students to hands-on therapeutic techniques in Speech-Language Pathology by providing a supervised learning experience that also serves the University and surrounding community. The pro-bono clinic provides access to speech therapy for individuals who may not be able to receive services otherwise. We aspire to build and sustain a welcoming community in which all perspectives are heard and valued.
Clinic Services
The DeSales University Speech-Language Clinic provides a comprehensive range of screening, diagnostic and therapy services to pediatric and adult individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties.
Our services include: initial speech, language and swallowing screenings, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individual and group therapy sessions. Weekly therapy sessions are typically scheduled for one or two 45-minute sessions. Group therapy and caregiver support services are also available.
Evaluations are conducted on an individual basis. As a result of the evaluation, a client may be enrolled in therapy, referred for additional testing, or referred to other resources.
Our services include: initial speech, language and swallowing screenings, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and individual and group therapy sessions. Weekly therapy sessions are typically scheduled for one or two 45-minute sessions. Group therapy and caregiver support services are also available.
Evaluations are conducted on an individual basis. As a result of the evaluation, a client may be enrolled in therapy, referred for additional testing, or referred to other resources.
Referrals
Physicians, teachers, school administrators, nurses, parents, counselors, or the clients themselves may make referrals to the clinic.
Hours of operation, appointment scheduling, and other information may be obtained by calling 610-282-2143 or by email at speechclinic@desales.edu.