The Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic
Effective communication is a vital component to a fulfilling life. The Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic provides speech, language, and hearing services for individuals of all ages with a variety of communication disorders. Services at the clinic, are provided by graduate students working towards their master’s degree in speech-language pathology under the direct supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists who are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the District of Columbia Licensure Board.
Our clinical facility houses modern diagnostic/treatment rooms. The Clinic, which has been serving the communication needs of the community for more than forty years, is part of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Mission
The mission of the Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic (HUSHC) is to provide exemplary training to graduate and undergraduate students in the prevention, identification, and remediation of communication disorders. Remaining consistent with the core values of the University, the Cathy Hughes School of Communications (CHSOC), and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic positions itself to advocate for and empower individuals with communication disorders through a variety of services from a multicultural perspective.
Community Outreach
The Howard University Speech and Hearing Clinic conducts speech, language and hearing screenings throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area at health fairs, day care centers, schools, specialty centers, senior centers, and other community organizations upon request. Our specialists are also available to come to your facilities to provide in-service training and workshops. In addition, we provide informative sessions about preventative measures, communication disorders and treatment, communication disorders and their functional impact, as well as careers in Speech-Language Pathology.
Our outreach initiatives extend beyond our community, as we provide our services in communities globally. If you are interested in our community outreach programs, please contact us at HUSLHC@howard.edu.
Services
Diagnostic and therapeutic services are available for individuals across the life span in the following areas:
Speech-Language Pathology Services
- Accent Modification
- Acquired Language Disorders
- Aphasia
- Apraxia
- Articulation Disorders
- Auditory Processing Disorders
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Cognitive-Linguistic Changes from Traumatic Brain Injury
- Community Education Program
- Developmental Delays
- Dysarthria
- Early Intervention Services
- Fluency Disorders
- Hearing Screenings
- Language
- Language-Learning Disabilities
- Literacy
- Neurologically Based Speech and Language Disorders
- Oral Motor Disorders
- Phonological Disorders
- Pragmatic Language
- Phonemic Awareness
- Swallowing
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Voice
HUSHC Faculty and Clinic Descriptions
Director, Robin C. Eury, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Education:
- Ph. D. Curriculum and Teaching-Specialization in Cultural Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- M. Ed. Communication Disorders, North Carolina Central University
- BA Speech Communication, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Courses Taught: Practicum in Speech Pathology, Introduction to Speech Pathology, Clinic Observation, Dysphagia. Team Taught: Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders, Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology (AAC).
Dr. Eury is interested in competency of graduate student training, and cultural responsiveness in speech-language pathology and supervision.
TPG- Talk, Play, and Grow-Jennifer Williams, M.S., CCC-SLP
The TPG (Talk, Play, and Grow) Clinic aims to help children improve their overall communication skills. The TPG clinic also provides evaluations to determine specifically what a child needs. We provide a supportive, child-centered learning environment where children can thrive as they address their language, articulation, or fluency goals. Through play and other activities, children are given the opportunity to practice skills while enjoying various activities that interest them.
Language and Literacy Clinic-Valencia Perry, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
This pediatric clinic focuses on language and literacy from the perspectives of phonology, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. Clients’ language and literacy needs will be addressed from a sociolinguistic lens. This includes but is not limited to service to Spanish-speaking clients and clients who may speak African American English.
Treasured Memories-Lauren Sweet, MS, CCC-SLP
Memory is the thing that tethers us to our past. Certain sights, sounds, tastes, and smells immediately transport us back to notable points in our lives. Imagine if some of those precious memories became less vivid or even disappeared. This clinic focuses on targeting adults with cognitive deficits from neurological changes due to stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia, and acquired swallowing deficits. Our clinic strives to support its clients and their families through education, routine activities, and adapted strategies. We provide evaluation and treatment services to improve quality of life, and to promote functional independence and safety in daily living for our clients.
Center for Cognitive-Communicative Skills (CCC Skills) – Alaina Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L, CBIST
The CCC Skills is a specialty clinic that focuses on the assessment and management of cognitive-communicative skills associated with concussions and moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. We primarily support the HU Athletics Concussion Management Protocol in the area of return-to-learn for student-athletes. The CCC Skills addresses return-to-learn, work, play, and social activity for all age groups and utilizes culturally responsive practices to meet the needs of clients.
Communication Opportunities and Modalities -Disabilities (COM-D) Clinic-Devon Dee-Mbappe Ph.D., CCC-SLP
At the COM-D Clinic, we recognize that individuals communicate differently! We desire that all individuals can maximize their abilities to use and understand speech, language, and communication successfully. Our clinic provides speech and language screenings, assessments, and therapy/intervention sessions for children, adolescents, and adults to facilitate competence in articulation, receptive language, expressive language, and several modes of communication via augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Office Hours
09:30 am – 05:00 pm Mondays – Fridays
To schedule an appointment for evaluation or treatment services or to request further information, please email HUSLHC@howard.edu. Persons with disabilities who need assistance with scheduling or parking are encouraged to email the clinic office for arrangements.
Contact Us
Howard University CHSOC Speech and Hearing Clinic administrative office located at:
- 300 Bryant Street, NW, Rm 110
- Washington DC, 20001
- HUSLHC@howard.edu
ADA Statement/Accessibility
Howard University is committed to providing an educational environment that is accessible to all students. In accordance with this policy, students in need of accommodations due to a disability should contact the Office of the Dean for Student Services for verification and determination of reasonable accommodations as soon as possible after admission to the University or at the beginning of each semester. Additional information regarding student services is available online at: https://www.howard.edu/specialstudentservices/DisabledStudents.htm.
Non-Discriminatory Statement
The University is committed to ensuring compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977, all as amended, and all other applicable federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment and/or at academic institutions. The University will not tolerate discrimination or harassment against any person in employment matters, or in the provision of its education programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, matriculation, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, status as a direct or indirect victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, or any other legally protected classifications, activities or conditions. This Policy applies to persons 18 years of age or older.
FAQ’s
How do I schedule an appointment?
Email the HU Speech and Hearing Clinic at HUSLHC@howard.edu.
Complete appointment form – https://forms.office.com/r/yrnqN1p0i5.
Where is the clinic located?
The HU Speech and Hearing Clinic is located on the Campus of Howard University, in the MET Building, 300 Bryant Street NW, Rm 106, Washington D.C. 20001.
Is parking available?
Yes, Clinic parking spaces are available in the MET Building parking lot.
Resources
Typical Speech and Language Development
https://www.asha.org/slp/schools/prof-consult/norms/
Adult Speech and Language
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/adultsandl/
Child Speech and Language
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/ChildSandL.htm
Speech and Language Disorders and Diseases
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/
Your Child’s Communication Development: Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/communicationdevelopment.htm
Reading and Writing (Literacy)
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/literacy/
Social Language Use (Pragmatics)
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/social-communication/
Learning More Than One Language
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/learning-two-languages/
Talking With Your Audiologist or SLP
https://www.asha.org/public/talkingwithaudorslp/
How We Hear
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/How-We-Hear/
Hearing Loss
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/Hearing-Loss/
Client Testimonials
- “After my daughter’s stroke the clinic helped her regain not only her functional language skills but her confidence as well. The clinical faculty and students were helpful, patient, and kind. I don’t know where my daughter would be if we hadn’t found them”.
- “My daughter came to the clinic at the age of 6, struggling to break down sounds and words which affected her reading. Since she started receiving services in the clinic, there has been an increase in her confidence level. Her reading scores have increased from a 60 to a 95 in school. She is reading chapter books and has a love for reading. I credit her improvement to the services that were provided by the clinical team at the Howard University Speech and Hearing clinic.”
- “The clinic is a warm environment. The staff and students are very friendly. The clinic is really dedicated to helping people overcome their personal insecurities regarding their speech.”
- “I have enjoyed my experience with the HUSLHC clinic. It is a professional environment with pleasant staff and students. My son enjoys the care he receives. The therapy has encouraged his participation in different settings.”
Contact Us
CATHY HUGHES SCHOOL OF
COMMUNICATIONS
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
300 Bryant St NW
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-7694
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
admission@howard.edu
Toll Free: (800) 822-6363
Phone: (202) 806-2763 or
(202) 806-2755
Fax: (202) 806-4465
GRADUATE ADMISSION
hugsadmission@howard.edu
Toll Free: (800) 822-6363
Phone: (202) 806-6800
Fax: (202) 806-4465