Clinical Services at the Center for Communicative Disorders
Reputation for Excellence
The Center for Communicative Disorders is a clinical training facility, accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech - Language - Hearing Association (ASHA). It has a reputation for excellence in serving the University and the Central Wisconsin area by providing clinical services as part of the professional preparation of students. Services, including evaluation, treatment, and consultation, are available to those of all ages, from infants to the elderly, and are provided by undergraduate and graduate students under the supervision of nationally certified, state licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Speech/Language and Audiological Services
Speech/Language Services
A full range of speech/language diagnostic and therapy services is available. Assessment and treatment can be provided for the following communication concerns. These concerns may be secondary to cleft palate, cerebral palsy, autism, laryngectomy, hearing loss, cognitive disorders, learning disabilities, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological disorders.- Articulation or Phonological Disorders
- Language Disorders
- Oral-Motor Disorders
- Stuttering
- Voice Disorders
- Foreign Accent Reduction
- Hearing Loss
- Swallowing Disorders
- Complex Communication Needs / Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Audiological Services
Comprehensive hearing evaluations are offered for children and adults, and individuals are counseled on the results. If the person is a candidate for amplification, assistance and advice is provided regarding purchasing options for hearing aids or other assistive listening devices. Weekly follow-up visits are scheduled for new hearing aid users, in order to help individuals derive maximum benefit from their hearing aids. Audiologists provide individuals with a thorough orientation in the use, care, and maintenance of the specific amplification system.Audiological services include the following:
- Hearing screenings and comprehensive evaluations including: Pure Tone Thresholds and Speech Audiometry, Admittance Testing (tymps and acoustic reflexes), Central Auditory Processing, Electrophysiologic Testing (ABR and OAE), and Vestibular Testing (ENG)
- Hearing screening and follow-up evaluations for infants
- Aural rehabilitation
- Hearing aid evaluation, fitting, maintenance, and repair
Location and Parking
The Center is conveniently located on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus on the lower level of the College for Professional Studies Building, 1901 Fourth Avenue. Reserved client parking is available in the lot directly in front of the College of Professional Studies. Access is provided for those who are physically challenged. The Center is open Monday through Friday.
Information Regarding Donations
If you would like to make a donation to ensure the Center for Communicative Disorders’ ongoing tradition of service to the community, please contact the Director of Clinical Services at 715-346-2456.Contact Information
To obtain more information, contact the Center or click on this link to review answers to frequently asked questions regarding services at the Center.Center for Communicative Disorders
1901 Fourth Avenue, College of Professional Studies
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Telephone: 715-346-3667 Fax: 715-346-2157
Email: cliniccd@uwsp.edu
Director of Clinical Services: Tami Gumz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Email : tgumz@uwsp.edu
Telephone: 715-346-2456
School of Communicative Disorders Website