In an effort to create a speech intervention program for patients with dysarthria secondary to ALS and other neurological conditions, communication sciences and disorders assistant professor Jimin Lee is using a rare instrument to analyze patients’ speech disorders.
A facilitator of new support groups for people with dementia and their caregivers is seeking potential participants from State College and surrounding areas as well as a co-facilitator for the caregiver support group.
Ten students will represent the College of Health and Human Development as student marshals during at the May 9, 2015, commencement ceremony at Penn State.
A common frustration among many parents is wondering how to get their kids to ‘disconnect’ from devices—computers, phones, and gaming consoles—in order to maintain healthy lifestyles and develop meaningful relationships. In the case of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), however, Penn State researchers have found that parents actually embrace their child’s use of video games.
Penn State's College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society recently recognized several faculty members, staff members and students for their accomplishments.
Penn State's College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society presented eight students with the Alumni Recognition for Student Excellence Award during an awards luncheon Friday, April 24.
Nicole M. Etter, one of the newest researchers and faculty members at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health and Human Development, is continuing her research in the area of speech disorders at Penn State.
For one day, Introduction to Audiology students wear an earplug in their dominant ear, which is the same as their dominant writing hand, and then document their experiences. Students are encouraged to wear the earplug on a day with activities, such as classes, dinner with friends and extracurricular activities.
Anne Marie “Kitty” Kubat, one of the newest faculty members of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State, will spearhead support groups for adults with dementia and their caregivers.
A research-based literacy program teaches children with little or no speech to read, write, and relate to others.
Penn State’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), in collaboration with a variety of other health care organizations and research centers, is leading research, training and dissemination of information to improve outcomes for those who rely on alternative communication.
Penn State's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has been awarded a grant to improve quality of life for those with unique communication needs.
Ingrid Blood professor of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) at Penn State, has been recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Political Action (ASHA) Committee for her advocacy on the Telehealth Bill. ASHA staff were informed by Congressional staff that Blood's effort is why a section supporting services provided by audiologists and speech-language pathologists was added to the legislation.
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. Learn how the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic at Penn State helps people with their communication challenges -- and gives students real-world experience.
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month. Learn about how the Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic at Penn State helps people with their communication challenges.
