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Project

Scottish Rite Foundation Communication Disorders Clinic

Center:

TN-Center on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Bruce Keisling
[email protected]
901-448-6511

Project Description:

The Communications Disorders Clinic at the UTHSC Center on Developmental Disabilities was established in 1975 by the Memphis Scottish Rite Foundation, Inc. The mission of the Clinic is to: (1) diagnose young children with hearing concerns, language delays, and social communication disorders (e.g. autism); (2) provide speech and language therapy at a minimal cost to families, (3) provide parent and community education regarding childhood hearing and communication disorders, and (4) train professionals in the area of pediatric hearing and communication disorders.

Keyword(s):

childhood language disorder, Scottish Rite, speech/language therapy

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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