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The Speech, Hearing and Language Clinic at California State University, East Bay is a teaching clinic for students who are preparing for careers in Speech-Language Pathology. All clinical procedures are conducted by students under the supervision of certified and licensed professionals.
WHO? The clients represent all age groups from preschool children to senior citizens. Each client demonstrates a speech, hearing or language problem. These problems include, but are not limited to, articulation problems, language delays or disorders, voice problems, hearing loss, auditory perceptual impairments, dysfluency, aphasia, and dysarthria. The clinicians are graduate and undergraduate students preparing for careers in speech-language pathology or audiology who have completed considerable course work in communication processes and disorders. Students work under the direct supervision of speech pathologists and audiologists who hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association and who are licensed by the State of California.
WHAT? The Clinic offers speech, hearing and language screening, evaluations, and treatment, including the development of home programs. An individualized therapy program is developed and implemented for each client. A full range of up-to-date equipment and materials is available. Students and family members may observe therapy through modern observation facilities.
WHEN? Most clients are seen twice weekly for an hour each session. Therapy is scheduled at times convenient to both clinicians and clients. Since students earn academic credit for doing therapy, a minimum of 15 hours of therapy is required each quarter for each client. Diagnostic clinics are conducted weekly.
WHERE? The clinic is located in the Music Building, Suite 1099, on the California State University, East Bay Hayward Campus (MB Building on Campus Map). Permits for nearby parking are arranged for clients and their families.
WHY? Speech-Language pathology and audiology services help prevent communication problems, help clients to communicate at their maximum potential, and help families to understand these problems and communicate more easily with each client.
HOW? Referrals are accepted from physicians, educators, allied health professionals, and clients or their family members. An application is considered complete when pertinent medical, social, and educational records have been received. The client is then scheduled for a diagnostic evaluation. Results are discussed with the client and family and a report is sent to the referring physician or individual. If therapy is indicated, the client is advised regarding how to obtain appropriate services, either in our clinic or at another facility.
FEES: Modest fees are charged for various clinical services; however, there is a sliding scale and no client will be denied services because of inability to pay. The Clinic and Department appreciates gifts from those who wish to make additional donations. Please visit the special donation page by clicking here.
For further information or to initiate a referral, contact the clinic at (510) 885-3241; TTY (510)-885-3537.
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