October 28, 2009

Free screenings at Purdue to test hearing, speech, and language

The screenings are from 9-11:30 a.m. in Heavilon Hall, Room B-11, and are free and open to adults ages 18 and above. Appointments are recommended and can be made in advance by calling 765-494-4229. Walk-ins will be based on availability.

Clinical instructors and graduate students from the M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics perform the 15-minute screenings. During the session, a clinician will analyze how a person responds to sounds, along with the person's voice, fluency and articulation.

The M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are home to a variety of professional diagnostic and rehabilitative services. A referral is not required for access to these services. All students in the accredited clinical programs gain clinical experience while working with patients under the direct supervision of faculty mentors. 

The clinics are part of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, which is housed in the College of Liberal Arts.

Writer: Natalie Palmer, 765-496-3006, ncfox@purdue.edu

Source: Lata Krishnan, clinical associate professor and director of clinical education in audiology and the audiology clinic, 765-494-3789, krishnal@purdue.edu

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