Communication Sciences & Disorders
The Communication Sciences & Disorders Department strives to educate the next generation of clinicians and researchers engaged in the management of individuals with communication disorders, to advance our understanding of the nature and management of communication disorders, and to provide high-quality services to individuals with communication disorders. We are a premier innovative center that addresses communication sciences and disorders through multidisciplinary approaches to education, research, and service.
Improv workshop encourages communication for youth with autism: youtube.com/watch?v=_NlZKaBwWmA
OUR PROGRAMS
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department fosters a unique and unified approach to clinical education and innovative research opportunities, and cultivates collaborative relationships with community, regional, national, and global partners.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING CLINIC
The UD SLH Clinic exists to train students on how to translate cutting-edge research, into practice – and practice into the next great research findings. Our Clinic is one of a few University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinics nationally to participate in data tracking for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Outcomes Measurement System. Located in the UD STAR Health Sciences Complex, the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic has 6 treatment rooms and one large group treatment area. Additionally, a wide range of hearing diagnostic services are available in our audiology suite as well. We are open to the public!
CSCD News
Latest News
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Shaping the future of student experiences
December 16, 2024 | Written by Colin HeffingerThrough the CHS Student Advisory Board, students provide key decision-makers with insights to help shape the college experience for generations ahead. -
Language unlocks clues
December 12, 2024 | Written by Amy CherryGroundbreaking UD study explores whether subtle language changes signal dementia, with community outreach as a cornerstone -
Foltyn Seminar Defies The Future of Plastic
December 04, 2024 | Written by Colin HeffingerPlastics have become an inevitable part of our daily lives—spanning across food packaging to appliances, medical containers, furniture, and even our vehicles. At the recent Foltyn Seminar, Leo Trasande from New York University examined the impact of plastics on human health and addressed their role in Earth’s future.