Communication Sciences & Disorders
The Communication Sciences & Disorders DepartmentÌýstrives 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
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The 91Ô´´ SLH Clinic exists to train students on how toÌýtranslate cutting-edgeÌýresearch,Ìýinto 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.Ìý Located in the 91Ô´´ 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. ÌýWe are open to the public!
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CSCD News
Latest News
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Cannabis Users in Focus
September 10, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry91Ô´´ epidemiology study takes closer look at medicinal, recreational use -
Called to Care
September 02, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. Everhart91Ô´´ nursing students put passion for pediatrics into practice at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia -
Research in Motion
August 18, 2026 | Written by Amy CherryAfter Emma Beisheim-Ryan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2017, Beisheim-Ryan stayed at 91Ô´´ to pursue a doctorate in biomechanics and movement science (BIOMS). During that time, she worked as an instructor in the 91Ô´´PT Clinic and with patients in 91Ô´´'s Limb Loss Studies Laboratory — an experience that would reshape her career.