At the University
of Mississippi Speech and Hearing Center, our staff is dedicated
to providing quality care in the assessment and treatment of adults
and children with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
From providing
speech therapy for stroke victims to testing the hearing of infants,
the Speech and Hearing Center provides a full range of services.
Patients benefit from being treated in a University setting, where
professionals are on the cutting edge of their field.
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Our Services
Services include
diagnostic-evaluation and management services by speech-language
pathologists and audiologists. Services are provided by graduate
students under the direct supervision of faculty members. All professional
staff members are licensed by the Mississippi State Department of
Health and certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
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Speech-Language
Assessment
Diagnostic
services are provided to people of all ages for
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Articulation
or speech-sound disorders
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Language
impairments
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Voice
disorders
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Problems
in fluency or stuttering
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Impaired
oral muscular control
This includes, but is not limited to, laryngectomy patients; stroke
victims; and persons with neurological problems related to Parkinson's
disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury,
and Alzheimer's disease.
The assessment
typically includes comprehensive testing, observation, interview
with the client and family members, and consultation regarding the
clinical findings and recommendations.
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Speech-Language
Therapy
Intervention
programs vary depending on the nature and severity of the communication
disorder, the client's age, and individual concerns. Therapy is
provided for children and adults, and may be scheduled for individual
or group sessions.
Parents of
children in therapy, as well as family members or caregivers of
adult clients, receive information throughout the semester regarding
the client's progress and ways to facilitate communication skills
outside the clinic.
A consultation
is scheduled during the final therapy session in each semester to
provide recommendations to the client, parents, and/or caregivers.
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Hearing
Assessment
Hearing assessments
include a comprehensive battery of tests and procedures and are
tailored to the age of the individual. In addition to standard testing
methods, specialized equipment is available for evaluation of very
young infants and children and others whose hearing might be difficult
to assess.
Assessment
procedures and services include
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Behavioral
testing
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Immittance
testing
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Otoacoustic
emissions
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Auditory
brain stem response testing
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Electrocochleography
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Auditory
processing evaluation
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OSHA-mandated
hearing assessment for noise-exposed workers
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Hearing
aid candidacy assessment
Test results
and recommendations and/or referrals are explained at the time of
evaluation.
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Rehabilitation
and Habilitation Services
The clinic
provides counseling regarding hearing aid candidacy and dispenses
a wide range of amplification devices, including
Other rehabilitation services include counseling regarding listening
strategies and speech-reading skills that can be used to enhance
communication. These services are offered in both individual and
group formats to clients and their families. Information regarding
hearing protection devices and hearing conservation is also available.
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Aphasia
Support Group
The Speech
and Hearing Center sponsors an aphasia support group which meets
on the first Tuesday of each month. The support group provides an
opportunity for group interaction of the individuals with aphasia
as well as interaction of their families. These groups are facilitated
by graduate students and supervised by faculty. To register or for
further information, call (662) 915-7271.
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Speechreading
"I Can't
Hear You if I Can't See You" is the name of the new "Speechreading"
class that is offered by the University of MS Speech and Hearing
Center through the Department of Communicative Disorders. This course
is offered in hopes of helping hard-of-hearing/deaf individuals
to interact with others and communicate more effectively. Effective
communication is basic to our existence and forms the foundation
of all our relationships. When that foundation starts to crumble
due to a communication impairment, such as hearing loss, the quality
of life diminishes tremendously. Hearing loss can be one of the
most isolating and handicapping conditions in this country. The
"speechreading" class offered by the University of Mississippi
Speech and Hearing Center attempts to teach listeners how to capitalize
upon all senses in order to communicate more effectively. The class
currently meets on Tuesday nights from 5:00 - 6:30 P.M. Each class
builds upon the skills that were taught during the previous classes.
Each class is comprised of three main topics: assistive listening
devices, speechreading/lip-reading and compensatory communication
strategies to use when interacting with others. For more information,
contact the Speech and Hearing Center at (662)915-7271.
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Referral
Referrals are
accepted from community agencies, physicians, and interested individuals.
Self-referrals also are accepted. Appointments may be scheduled
by calling, writing, or e-mailing the clinic. For additional information,
please contact the receptionist.
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Fees
Diagnostic-evaluation
fees at the Speech and Hearing Center vary according to the nature
of the services. Clinical management fees are determined on a per-session
basis.
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Calendar
and Schedule
The Speech
and Hearing Center follows The University of Mississippi academic
semester schedule and calendar of events. Clients are notified of
the dates and times for appointments throughout the semester.
UM
campus calendar
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The primary
goals of The University of Mississippi Speech and Hearing Center
are:
to
provide a full range of evaluation and intervention services for
disorders of communication to the University community and to the
citizens of northern Mississippi in the most effective, efficient,
and cost-effective manner
to
provide University of Mississippi students in speech-language pathology
and audiology a teaching and clinical research environment in which
they can develop skills in the assessment and treatment of a full
range of speech, language, and hearing disorders
to
provide speech-language pathologists and audiologists practicing
in northern Mississippi support services, including professional
consultations and continuing education
to
work with area professionals and educational agencies on the development
of screening programs for early detection and prevention of communication
disorders
to promote
public awareness of the prevention, detection, and management
of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
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Further
Information
Further information
regarding the clinic, its policies, and services, or to schedule
an appointment, please contact:
Speech and
Hearing Center
Department of Communicative Disorders
The University of Mississippi
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-7271 voice
(662) 915-5717 fax
umcdshc@olemiss.edu
www.olemiss.edu/depts/speech_and_hearing
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Location
The Speech
and Hearing Center is located on the first floor of George Hall
at The University of Mississippi. George Hall is on the corner of
Dormitory Drive West (across from the V.B. Harrision Health Center)
and Rebel Drive (across from Student Housing/Miller Hall). The facility
is fully accessible to those with disabilities, and parking is available
in the lot in front of the building off Dormitory Drive West.
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campus map
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Facilities
The Speech
and Hearing Center is located in George Hall, previously a men's
dormitory which was initially converted to a clinic and academic
building in 1973 and which was extensively renovated in 1991-93. The
building houses a first-floor administrative office and waiting
room. Two staff members, the Clinical Records Supervisor and
a clerk-typist are the administrative personnel for clinic operations. Six
therapy rooms for speech-language pathology which allow for auditory
and visual monitoring as well as a Materials Center and remote television
viewing and taping area are located on the first floor. Also
on the first floor are two audiology suites, two audiology rooms
for special procedures with observation areas, a laboratory room,
and an audiology waiting area. The second floor contains two
large classrooms, a student lounge, a speech science laboratory,
two offices for clinical instructors, and a computer workroom for
students. The third floor houses a departmental library, the
departmental administrative office, and additional faculty offices.
All buildings
at the University of Mississippi are smoke-free environments. No
smoking is permitted in the Speech and Hearing Center or in the
academic, laboratory, or lounge areas of the building. Smoking
is only permitted outside of the building.
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The University
of Mississippi complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative
action and equal opportunity in all of its activities and programs
and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because
of age, creed, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap,
veteran, or other status.
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