Welcome to the West Chester University Speech and Hearing Clinic
Our mission is to provide free, high-quality speech-language pathology and audiology diagnostic and rehabilitative services for all individuals while maintaining excellence in clinical education for pre-professional clinicians.
To make an appointment please contact:
Jaqueline Johnson
Clinic Administrative Assistant
by phone at 610-436-3402 or via email at jjohnson@wcupa.edu
Please allow one business day for response.
The Clinic offers free, full diagnostic evaluations for children and adults suspected of having speech, language, or hearing disorders. Treatment is offered in both individual and group settings and bilingual Spanish-English evaluations and treatment are available.
Using the latest equipment, technologies, and assessment tools, the diagnostic team provides comprehensive evaluations. Graduate student clinicians have access to the latest technology used to perform advanced diagnostic procedures.
All therapies and testing are free of charge.
Diagnostic and Therapy Services Available
Evaluation and treatment services are provided for children and adults in the following disorders and areas:
Diagnostic Clinical Services Overview
Full diagnostic evaluations are offered for children and adults suspected of having speech, language, voice, feeding, swallowing, cognitive-communication, or hearing disorders. Using the latest equipment, technologies, and assessment tools, the diagnostic team provides comprehensive evaluations.
Prevention and Treatment Services Overview
Treatment Areas
Articulation/Phonology
Language
Autism Spectrum Disorders/Pervasive
Developmental Disorders
Pragmatics
Developmental Delays
Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Stuttering and other Fluency Disorders
Apraxia
Dysarthria
Aphasia
Voice Disorders
Voice Modification Services for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Voice Training for Professional Voice Users
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cleft Lip and Palate
Accent Modification
Dementia/Cognitive Communication Disorders
Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD)
Hearing Assessment
Auditory Compensation/Listening Training
Cochlear Implant Training
Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Speech/lip reading
Listening enhancement techniques
Group hearing therapy
Cochlear implant intensive listening therapy
Hearing Related Services Overview
Our clinic provides a wide array of hearing assessment and therapy services. We use state of the art, modern diagnostic assessment technology to assess patients ranging from infants to adults using middle ear immittance measurements, diagnostic testing, and hearing in noise assessments. We also provide Auditory Processing evaluations for any individual age seven and older.
Communication Modification Overview
The clinic offers services for those interested in modifying aspects of their communication including accent modification, professional speaking, and voice training.
More information about the Clinic
Staffing & Student Involvement
Graduate students clinicians are supervised by speech-language pathologists and audiologists, all holding professional certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensure from the state of Pennsylvania. Clinical Supervisors use state-of-the-art video technology to observe students during clinical sessions.
Clinic Hours & Offerings
Therapy sessions run by graduate student clinicians are offered once or twice a week during the fall and spring semesters. Summer programs are offered throughout the day during the month of July.
Please note, clinic hours follow the West Chester University Academic Calendar .
Fall & Spring Semester Hours:
Monday – Friday, appointments are available at 1:30, 2:30, 4:30 & 5:30 during fall & spring semester sessions.Summer Hours:
Regular Clinic Services are offered during West Chester University’s second summer session. Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic is available during both summer sessions. Monday – Friday, appointments are available at TIMES.Referrals
Do you or someone close to you have a diagnosed or suspected communication disorder? The Clinic accepts referrals from community agencies, former clients and their families and friends, physicians and other health-care professionals, private industry, and public schools, as well as self-referrals.
Equitable Treatment Statement
The Speech and Hearing Clinic, as part of West Chester University, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or any other protected class status and affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and access to clinical services. For additional information about nondiscrimination policies or to request a translation of this publication into a language other than English, please contact the Office of Social Equity, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. Phone: 610-436-2433. Website: wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/affirmativeAction.aspx
Location and Parking
201 Carter Drive, Suite 400 West Chester, PA 19383 The clinic is located in the Matlack Industrial Park. Parking is available in front of the building.From north of West Chester: Take Route 202 South and take the Matlack Street exit (turning right onto Matlack Street). Turn right onto Carter Drive to enter the Matlack Industrial Park, Suite 400.
From south of West Chester: Take Route 202 North and take the Matlack Street Exit (turning left onto Matlack Street). Turn right onto Carter Drive to enter the Matlack Industrial Park, Suite 400.
Make an appointment
Jaqueline Johnson Clinic Administrative Assistant 610-436-3402 jjohnson@wcupa.edu Please allow one business day for response.Resources
Inclement Weather Policy
Should adverse weather conditions make it inadvisable to operate the University, all University-related events and functions including the Clinic will also be canceled. The WCU homepage will carry the most up-to-date and specific information regarding closing and cancellation notices.