Services and Programs
Services
Clinical services are supervised by speech-language pathologists who hold a professional license from the State of Illinois and the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Saint Xavier University students who are preparing for careers in communication disorders conduct the diagnostic evaluations and treatment sessions.
Programs
- Two 12-week programs offered in the fall and spring of each year.
- Specially designed summer programs.
- Group or individual treatment according to the needs of the client.
- Treatment sessions scheduled throughout the day from early morning to early evening.
- Diagnostic evaluations available prior to each program (including summer) and on a limited basis throughout the year.
- Parent support groups for infants and toddlers with severe language delay.
Schedule of Fees
| Diagnostic evaluation of speech and language | $250.00 |
| Individual speech and language therapy ($45.00 per hour) (One hour weekly – 12 weeks) |
$540.00 |
| Group speech and language therapy ($30.00 per hour) (One hour weekly – 12 weeks and Summer Sessions – 12 sessions) |
$360.00 |
| Saint Xavier University students (Per semester) |
$50.00 |
Clinic Calendar
| September to December | (12 weeks) |
| January to May | (12 weeks) |
| Summer, June / July | (12 sessions) |
| Choice of: | 6 week program, two times per week (Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thurs.) June & July |
- New clients are required to have a Diagnostic Evaluation of Speech and Language performed at this facility prior to scheduling a therapy program. All subsequent testing at this clinic will be provided at no charge.
- Groups are normally 2 or 3 persons. Speech-language clinicians will make recommendations as to type and frequency of clinical sessions.
- When two children in a family are enrolled in the clinic simultaneously, the second child will receive a 50% discount.
- In cases of serious need, financial assistance may be arranged. Services will not be denied to anyone on the basis of inability to pay. This can take place only after appropriate documentation is provided.