"Without this program, we would
have had many more tears."
Robert F. Pierce Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
- 31 West College St.
- 156 Chester Park
- Duluth, MN 55812
- 218-726-8199
- cd@d.umn.edu
Who Can Benefit From Speech-Language-Hearing Services?
Anyone who suspects a speech, language, or hearing problem would benefit from being evaluated by a speech-language pathologist or audiologist. The following are examples of characteristics ofpersons with communication impairments.
A Preschool Child
- who has speech that is difficult to understand
- who uses gestures rather than words
- who uses only a small number of words
- who has difficulty putting words together to make sentences
- who has difficulty following directions
- who stutters
A School-Age Child
- who has difficulty with language-based academic subjects such as reading
- who talks in short sentences, makes errors in grammar, and lacks variety in vocabulary
- who relates events in a disorganized or incomplete manner
- who has difficulty remembering instructions
- who has a voice that is hoarse
- who stutters
- who makes sound errors
An Adult
- who has a voice that sounds hoarse or harsh
- who stutters or clutters
- who has speech that is difficult to understand
- who is unable to use speech
- who has difficulty putting thoughts into sentences
- who has trouble understanding, what other people say
Speech and Language Services Available for Children and Adults
Diagnostic Evaluations
- Articulation
- Voice, laryngeal problems, laryngectomy
- Language (delayed or loss of language due to illness or injury)
- Fluency and stuttering
- Disorders associated with:
- Stroke (aphasia)
- Parkinson's disease
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cleft Palate
- Head injury
- Autism
- Attention deficits
- Accent reduction
- Augmentative/alternative communication
Therapy/Treatment Services
- Treatment to improve speech and language skills through individual or group sessions
- Family counseling and education
- Parent education and support through Project INTERACT
- Group therapy and social activities through Project Socialize! for adults who have sustained a stroke or head injury
- Individual or group instruction to enhance spoken English skills of non-native English speakers
What our Clients Say
"This program is outstanding. Our son has made great strides with his speech. He would not be where he is today without this program. Thank you!"
"We were very impressed with the attention that our son received in your program. Everyone has mentioned the progress that he made."
"I will definitely recommend this clinic to anyone I know who needs speech services."
Directions to the Clinic - Campus Map
Take Woodland Avenue (North) to the traffic light at Clover Street. Turn left onto West Clover Street. Parking Lot R-3 is on the left. Enter the Chester Park Building and turn right to the Robert F. Pierce Speech Language Hearing Clinic.