Department of Communication Disorders
Physical Facility
The department is housed in a spacious,
modern facility. It is well equipped with clinical
instrumentation that enhances training and experience in
procedures not available at many other programs. The department
has an active, in-house Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic. The
clinic is located in the downtown area, is easily accessible
and provides free parking to our clients. A list of its unique
features follows:
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thirteen carpeted speech-language
treatment rooms with two-way observation rooms. One large
room contains preschool furnishings for large group
treatment.
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an augmentative and alternative
communication diagnostic-treatment room that houses state of
the art speech generating devices; specialized software;
assistive technology; numerous switches and mounting
devices.
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a voice diagnostic-treatment room with
the Nasometer and Computerized Speech
Laboratory (CSL). The CSL has the following additional
components: Multi-dimensional Voice Profile, Motor Speech
Profile and Voice Range Profile
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a comprehensive inventory of
speech-language assessment tools, including video equipment
and over 175 tests across life-span and disorders.
- a speech-language
materials room complete with extensive treatment resources across
disorders, etiologies and life-span; clinical reference
materials and video observation tapes available for
check-out
- a psychoacoustic and
evoked potential (brain mapping) lab with state-of-the-art
equipment for assessing central hearing disorders.
a language research
laboratory with advanced video editing equipment
a speech
perception/production research laboratory
three double-walled
sound rooms surrounding a central audiological clinic, which
includes brightly painted child-friendly murals
a hearing aid
laboratory for hearing aid modifications
a hearing aid
counseling area
full diagnostic and management facility for cochlear
implant patients
an auditory brainstem
response (ABR) laboratory for patient testing and research
an
electronystagmography (ENG) laboratory for patient testing
and research
an electrophysiology lab for evoked-potential research
a pediatric audiology
research laboratory with a double-walled sound room
a student computer
laboratory
comfortable student dedicated area for study, work, and
some relaxation (lockers available)
dormitory residences available
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