Early Intervention/Preschool Services

These programs are approved by the New York State Education Department and the New York State Department of Health to provide services for children, ages birth to-5-years-old, with special needs.

Clinical Philosophy

The Communication Sciences & Disorders Department embraces a philosophy of clinical service delivery that is consistent with the ethical standards, scope of practice, and current standards of practice of ASHA. It is our goal to serve children and their families in the most humane and effective manner possible and to ensure that our students commit themselves to this fundamental clinical value. Our department strives to foster the development of our students’ values to allow them to hold paramount the well-being of clients and their families/caregivers. We believe that each child has an autonomous nature and individuality is always considered when planning and implementing therapeutic services. Family involvement is a primary emphasis of our program. Parental input, needs, and concerns are consistently considered as we aspire to provide services that respect the child’s cultural background and dominant language.

Staff

Certified and licensed professionals include school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, special educators, occupational therapists and physical therapists. In addition, student clinicians in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program provide speech-language therapy and assessment under the direct supervision of a New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.

Fees

These programs are offered at no cost to families for children who meet New York State service eligibility guidelines. A combination
of federal, state, and county government funding supports these programs. If a child could benefit from the services but is not eligible according to state guidelines, services are available through the Winkler Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, located in the Emery Educational & Clinical Services Center, on a fee-for-service basis.

Contact Information

To receive additional information or to schedule a screening, evaluation or therapy, please call (518) 454-5263.