| Table of Contents | Words - More Than Just Talk Words are building blocks of communication. They express our emotions and help communicate our needs. But some people can't find the words-they have a communication disorder. Disorders can affect their ability to speak or prevent them from understanding. Certified speech-language pathologists are the professionals who identify, evaluate and treat a wide range of speech, language and swallowing disorders.
When You Can't Find the Words, Turn to a Speech-Language Pathologist About The University Hearing & Speech Clinic is dedicated to the evaluation ad treatment of conditions that limit one's ability to communicate freely. Services provided include screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation for a broad range of communication problems. The University Hearing & Speech Clinic is a cooperative program of Eastern Washington University and Washington State University. Both universities are permitted to meet their educational mission by training master's degree students in the technique of assessment and rehabilitation of auditory system deficits through hands-on contact with people having hearing and speech impairment.
There are many communication disorders affecting people everywhere. The University Hearing and Speech Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation
and therapeutic services to adults and children for speech, language, and hearing
problems. These include: A sliding fee schedule is available. No one is denied service based on inability to pay. We accept the following insurances:
The Clinic enrolls clients for speech/language therapy according to the university calendar for the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer sessions. Individual therapy sessions are typically scheduled for 50 minutes, two to five times per week. Hearing services are based on needs. Master's level students, training to become professional speech, language or hearing specialists, provide all evaluation and therapy services under the direct supervision of national certified faculty. To learn more about being a Speech-Language Pathologist, take a look at the following page. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children and adults include:
Hearing Aid Products and Services
Hearing TestingGraduate student clinicians, under the supervision of clinically certified university faculty, perform a variety of hearing tests to thoroughly define the status of the auditory system. These tests help determine if medical evaluation is warranted, as well as the type and degree of hearing loss, probable cause of hearing loss, and the specific hearing aid characteristics needed. Following hearing testing, the graduate student clinician will discuss the impact of the hearing loss on communication, the potential benefit and limitations of hearing aids, and the hearing aid style and circuitry options appropriate for the individual. Hearing aid selection is based upon patient and clinician input.
Hearing Aid Ordering and Fitting
Custom hearing aids are delivered to the University Hearing & Speech Clinic two to three weeks after ordering. Hearing aid performance is verified on fitting day by computer analysis and behavioral testing. The hearing aid user is familiarized with hearing aid use and maintenance, and the adaptation process to newly amplified sounds. Weekly follow-up visits to assess the suitability of the hearing aid are available. The follow-up visits are used for fine tuning of the hearing aid settings and to address concerns which arise as part of the normal adaptation process to new hearing aids. Attendance at the follow-up visits is strongly encouraged, however, the scheduling remains at the discretion of the hearing aid purchaser. 45 Day Trial Use Period
The staff of the University Hearing & Speech Clinic want the hearing aid purchaser to be satisfied with the new hearing aids and the investment they represent. We offer a 45-day period during which you may return the hearing aids and receive a refund of the purchase price, minus a non-refundable handling fee of$30.00 per instrument. All professional fees associated with the hearing testing are non-refundable. New hearing aid users are eligible for enrollment in an ongoing aural rehabilitation group at no charge. This group is designed to help the new user address common communication needs in home, social and occupational environments. Individual therapy is available to those hearing aid users wanting more intensive or one-on-one assistance. The clinical experience is arranged in three stages. Stage one offers hands-on treatment at the University Hearing & Speech Clinic with clients of all ages and a variety of speech, language and hearing disorders. The first two terms of therapy are completed at the University Clinic under the supervision of university supervisors. Opportunities also exist for pediatric clinical experience at Rockwood Clinic, Spokane County Headstart, Isabella House, and Shriner's Hospital. Stage two occurs at an off-site location where students participate in 8-12 hours of clinical work per week in addition to their course work. Additionally, the Universities sponsor a clinical receptor position with St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute to support students in medical speech pathology. Stage three is a full-time off-site internship. Students typically complete two internships to ensure experience with a variety of disorders and to complete the American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA) clock-hour minimum requirements for graduation. For more information contact: Linda Vogel (vogel@wsu.edu) or Leslie Power (power@wsu.edu) Speech and Hearing Sciences\WSU Spokane 601 West 1st Ave. Spokane, WA, 99201-3899
Downtown Spokane
WSU Spokane
Clinic Hours Monday - Friday / 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
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