Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Speech and Language Services

Graduate student working with a client in the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic.
Graduate student working with a client in the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic.

The UW Speech and Hearing Clinic provides comprehensive speech-language services for children and adults across the lifespan. We work with individuals and families to evaluate and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing concerns, supporting meaningful participation in everyday life.

We are committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that supports communication, participation, and quality of life. Services are provided by graduate student clinicians under the supervision of licensed and certified speech-language pathologists, combining expert care with advanced clinical training.

Many of our services include coaching for parents, caregivers, and communication partners to support communication.

Speech and Language Development
Stroke, Brain Injury, and Concussion
Voice and Swallowing
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Accent and Communication Support, Hearing and Stuttering
Speech and Language Care Team

Have a question?
(608) 262-3951
clinic@csd.wisc.edu

Speech and Language Development

Early Intervention

Support for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children to build communication, play, and early language skills through individualized, family-centered services.

Student clinician working with a client.

Language, Learning, and Literacy Difficulties

Evaluation and support for language, learning, reading, and writing challenges that impact communication and academic success.

Chalkboard sign that says learning.

Speech Sound Production

Therapy to help children and adolescents improve speech clarity and confidence in everyday communication.

A speech pathologist works with a child on speech sound production skills.

Stroke, Brain Injury, and Concussion

Aphasia

Evaluation and treatment for communication changes related to stroke or neurological injury affecting speaking, understanding, reading, or writing.

Wooden letters spell the word 'aphasia'.

Cognitive Communication Disorders

Support for communication difficulties related to memory, attention, organization, problem-solving, and other thinking skills.

A graduate student in speech-language pathology works with a client in the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic.

Communication Partner Training

Coaching for family members, caregivers, and communication partners to strengthen everyday communication and connection.

Elderly couple engages in communication partner training.

Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Evaluation and support for communication and cognitive symptoms following concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

Graduate Student Clinician with Client

Voice and Swallowing

Adult Feeding and Swallowing Services

Evaluation and treatment for swallowing difficulties that affect eating, drinking, and participation in daily life.

Graduate student clinician completing liquid trials with a client working on swallowing.

Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Services

Family-centered support for infants and children with feeding, swallowing, or mealtime challenges.

A speech pathologist works with a child on feeding therapy.

Gender Affirming Voice and Communication Services

Collaborative voice and communication support tailored to an individual’s identity, preferences, and goals.

Student clinician working with a client during a voice session.

Professional and Performing Voice

Support for voice health, endurance, and performance for individuals who rely heavily on their voice or have voice concerns.

A woman is shown close up next to a large microphone.

Voice Support

Evaluation and therapy for voice changes such as hoarseness, strain, vocal fatigue, or changes in voice quality.

Student clinician working with a client on a voice exercise.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Evaluation and support for communication systems, devices, and strategies that supplement or replace spoken language.

A speech-language pathology graduate student works with a client and their AAC device.

Voice Preservation and Banking

Support for preserving and preparing communication options for individuals who may experience future voice loss.

Student clinician working with client on creating speech and voice recordings using a laptop.

Accent and Communication Support, Hearing, and Stuttering

Accent and Communication Support

Individualized support to strengthen communication clarity, confidence, and effectiveness across settings.

Two people in a speech therapy session, shown only from the midsection, are facing each other.

Hearing

Support for listening, spoken communication, and communication strategies related to hearing differences.

A child with a hearing aid is reading a book on the ground with her speech-language pathologist.

Stuttering

Support for children, adolescents, and adults who stutter, focused on communication confidence and individualized goals.

A child is working on fluency with their speech-language pathologist.

Speech and Language Care Team

Kathryn Basco, M.A., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist

Maia Braden, M.S., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist

Kimberly Caul, M.S., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist

Elizabeth Delsandro, M.S., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist

Alyson Eith, M.S., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist

Kristin Murphey, M.S., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist

Courtney Seidel, M.S., CCC-SLP

Position title: Clinical Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathologist