Communications Sciences and Disorders students participating in UD Summer Aphasia program

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!

 

UD SLH clinician interacting with child in clinic using props

CSCD News

Latest News
  • Posters filled with research line the walls of the Atrium from the Tower to the Health Sciences Complex with a living wall as the backdrop as people stop by to learn more about a given project.

    Research Day

    March 23, 2023 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The College of Health Sciences holds its annual Research Day. This year's theme was Achieving Optimal Health Across the Lifespan.
  • Learning to love music

    March 09, 2023 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Cross-college innovation helps children with autism while providing high-impact learning experience.
  • Women's History Month Department Chair Spotlights

    March 08, 2023 | Written by Amy Cherry
    For Women's History Month, the College of Health Sciences is spotlighting our five department chairs in hope their success stories inspire others. This week's spotlight is on Diane Chugani, chair of the Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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