The UW Speech and Hearing Clinic provides evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents with language, learning, and literacy challenges. These skills are closely connected and play an important role in both school success and everyday communication.
Language difficulties can affect reading, writing, and academic learning, as well as understanding and expressing ideas.
What We Offer
Services are individualized and may include:
- Evaluation of language, reading, and writing skills
- Support for vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension
- Strategies to improve reading, spelling, and written expression
- Development of organization and study skills for academic success
- Collaboration with families and support for school-related needs
Our Approach
We use a functional, strengths-based approach that focuses on building skills for both communication and learning. Therapy is designed to support success in the classroom, home, and social environments, with strategies that can be used in everyday situations.
Who May Benefit
Language, learning, and literacy services may be helpful for individuals who:
- Have difficulty understanding or expressing language
- Struggle with reading, writing, or spelling
- Have been identified with a language-based learning difficulty
- Need support with academic communication and organization