Students have developed informational pamphlets using plain language for parents and caregivers that can be found at the bottom of the Student Showcase page.
Stuttering
There are two national organization which support individuals who stutter and their families and communication partners.
The Stuttering Foundation provides online resources, services, and information on the latest research. This is their handout titled "7 Tips for Talking with Your Child" that is in both English and Spanish:
The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY) empowers and educates young people who stutter. This is their handout on listening tips:
Talking Matters! Video Series
The following video series was a collaboration of the University of Arizona Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, The University of Arizona Child Language Center, and the First Things First North Pima Regional Partnership Council to promote the development of speech and language in young children through parent and teacher education. Click on any of the titles to watch one or more of these highly informative videos.
A Parent's Guide to the Language Journey
Typical Speech and Language Development
Bilingual Language Development and Disorders
Strategies for Encouraging Speech and Language Development
Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1)
Collaborating with Interpreters
ArizonaLEND collaboration with Thrive in the 05
The University of Arizona LEND (ArizonaLEND) training program produces leaders and innovators in the field of autism and other neurodevelopmental and related disabilities who are solidly grounded in their own disciplines and able to work collaboratively with colleagues in interdisciplinary settings, and prepares trainees to anticipate, manage, and take advantage of changes in knowledge and health care delivery systems. SLHS faculty and students participate each year.
Recently, ArizonaLEND teamed up with Thrive in the 05 to develop materials for families in the area.
Pediatric Audiology Video Series
The Audiology faculty of SLHS, with support from the Arizona Department of Health Services, have produced these educational videos on childhood hearing loss and infant audiological assessments. These videos are for parents, students, and other community professionals who currently see or will come in contact with children with hearing loss.
The first video includes information on frequency of childhood hearing loss, the goals of Newborn Infant Screening programs, and the components of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs.
Childhood Hearing Loss Part 1: Introduction to hearing loss and early detection
Childhood Hearing Loss Part 2: Infant Audiologic Assessment
Childhood Hearing Loss Part 3: The steps following confirmation of hearing loss
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination -- in the classroom, the clinical setting, and the workplace. The University of Arizona Office of Institutional Equity provides education and support for these efforts.
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information and is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation.