The Child Language Center/Wings on Words (WOW) is a language-enriched program for children 2 – 5 years of age. Its state-of-the-art preschool and toddler program was developed by the Scottish Rite – University of Arizona Child Language Center and is located 6 blocks west of the main UA campus. More information can be found on their website.
- WOW provides children with specialized clinical and educational programs during their early years, when the language system is still developing, and before social and academic problems develop.
- During the school year, WOW provides a full-day preschool and toddler curriculum with individualized speech and language therapy provided for children with speech and language delays. During the summer, its intensive, 6-week summer day camp provides a unique learning experience for all children with intensive therapy provided for children with speech and language needs.
- Due to its 3-year participation in an Early Reading First grant, CLC/WOW is now a federally recognized Center of Excellence in the area of language and literacy.
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