埃里卡·豪厄尔
In the heart of 最靠谱的网赌软件's vibrant campus, the ODU言语听力诊所 一直是有语言能力的人希望的灯塔, 语言, 以及65年来的听力障碍. 它的历史悠久，它的使命坚定不移.
In 1955, the clinic started as a pilot project, led by Dr. 鲁本·库珀. This endeavor aimed to determine if a dedicated facility for diagnosis and therapy was justified. It began by providing services for both speech and hearing disorders, and the Ward's Corner Lions Club provided critical funding of $500 per year for three years. It later became a full-time clinic in 1958, securing a permanent place on campus. This growth attracted an advisory board of medical and lay professionals from the community, 确保其为更大利益服务的承诺.
Nick and Martha Bountress, who dedicated a combined 75 years to the program, recount their journey. In 1975. their journey to ODU began with a Greyhound bus ride from Texas. 他们走进了狮子儿童学习中心, 我见过当时的院长, 德怀特·纽厄尔, and were entrusted with the mission of building a program that would serve both the community and the university. 他们的主要目标是获得认可, 一个决定整个计划命运的里程碑.
In 1988, 这家诊所获得了国家认证, 一个铭刻在玛莎记忆中的里程碑. She exclaims, "I can tell you what I wore that day, it was such a huge deal."
The influx of dedicated students quickly followed accreditation with 150 to 200 students applying for 15 to 16 spots. They gradually increased the number of students they accepted. The students brought exceptional qualities to the program and went on to pass their national exams with a 100% success rate. 在女领主的指导下, 该项目不断寻求雇主的反馈, strengthening the curriculum and ensuring students were well-equipped to enter the field.
An invaluable turning point in the program's history was the involvement of the Tidewater Scottish Rite, 由杰克·古德温带头. 玛莎描述了. Goodwin as a "faithful steward" who went above and beyond in supporting the clinic. 尼克说, "Anything that the state and the university could not provide us, 苏格兰仪式提供了我们. 他们为我们做了了不起的工作. 他们是这个项目的命脉."
这是女bountress工作的活生生的证明, Chila尼科尔森, graduated with her BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology in 1999 and went on to earn her master’s degree in 2003. She initially considered a career in teaching; however, a career exploration class and a shadowing experience with a speech pathologist transformed her life. 她爱上了语言病理学的世界. 在萨福克公立学校获得经验后, Chila attended a SHAV (Speech and Hearing Association of Virginia) conference, 她在哪里遇到玛莎·邦特雷斯. Their regular communication led Chila to become an adjunct clinic supervisor, eventually securing a full-time position as the current clinic supervisor in Fall 2009.
Chila advises prospective students: "If you like working with people, 终身学习, and like supporting people in creative ways to help them find their voice, 那么演讲对你来说是个不错的选择."
The clinic has evolved over the years and now stands as a beacon of hope for patients of all ages. 它为那些能说话的人服务, 语言, 还有听力障碍, 为各种各样的问题提供治疗, 包括发音, 语言赤字, 失语症, 还有口音修改. What sets it apart is its self-referral system, enabling individualized and affordable care.
Nancy McWilliams, a grateful patient, attests to the life-changing support provided by Ms. Chila尼科尔森. 南希解释, “Three years ago when I had a stroke and I was diagnosed with 失语症, 我说话有困难.” She described her frustrating experience at other clinics, feeling as though she wasn’t making the progress she felt she was capable of. “但现在这个故事是一个快乐的故事! With each new individual speech specialist [at ODU] over the past 15 months, 我在诊所的工作很愉快, and I can truly feel that my speech is getting closer and closer to what it was!” Nancy's story embodies the clinic's mission to restore hope and communication.
今天, the ODU言语听力诊所 is an integral part of the university's Communication Sciences & 障碍项目. 它保持高标准, with services provided by students under the direct supervision of certified faculty. Its mission is to offer comprehensive assessment and intervention services.
值得注意的是, the Tidewater Scottish Rite continues to provide vital support, enabling patients with speech and 语言 disorders to access services. The clinic also sponsors a Scottish Rite summer therapy program, 为有需要的儿童提供治疗奖学金. Local Sertoma clubs have also provided generous contributions to support clinic activities for many years.
The clinic's commitment to serving the community is reflected in its diagnostic and treatment services. It offers diagnostics to evaluate speech and 语言 disorders or differences, and individualized therapy sessions are scheduled to meet individual needs. The clinic's self-referral system ensures access to care, 而且它的收费是象征性的, 为有需要的人提供财政支持.
The ODU言语听力诊所 encompasses more than just treatment. It provides support and community to those who need it most. With its rich history and unwavering commitment to transforming lives, this gem on 最靠谱的网赌软件's campus is a testament to the power of compassionate care.
在上图中: Chila尼科尔森, Senior Lecturer and Clinic Coordinator, greets a patient.