After a hiatus in travel due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students and faculty are back to traveling the globe. Study abroad provides students with the opportunity to experience other cultures, form stronger relationships with the faculty and fellow students, and connect with individuals around the world. The CSD department offers two trips every year: one during Spring break and one during Winter break.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive and communication disorders in individuals who suffer from brain injuries. Therapy provided by SLPs can help individuals regain the ability to communicate effectively and regain cognitive skills that were affected by the injury.
Signs to determine the need for speech and language services
Illinois State Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) graduate students and alumni presented at the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s convention as part of the LIMITLESS grant.
What are cochlear implants? Would you be a candidate?
Twenty students and four CSD faculty—Amy Yacucci, Trish Larkin, Kim Adelman, and Lindsay Diekhoff—traveled to Belize, visiting San Ignacio, Belmopan, and Caye Caulker. While in the country, students engaged in clinical experiences under the direct supervision of their licensed speech-language pathology faculty.
This semester the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders launched a new campaign to highlight our alums: CSD Alumni Spotlight.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is pleased to recognize two alumni during Homecoming events.
Illinois’ poor reading scores, which have remained stagnant for over 17 years, demonstrate that children with dyslexia are not the only children in Illinois schools who are struggling to learn to read under current instructional methods. The Right to Read documentary follows Oakland NAACP activist, Kareem Weaver, who believes literacy is our most important civil right.
From interning at NBC Universal to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, Illinois State University students gained impressive, hands-on experience through various internships during the summer. We interviewed four interns who represented the University and made a significant impression on their employers.
