Speech-Language Clinic

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Adult Speech The Speech-Language Clinic provides speech and/or language diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients across the lifespan: preschoolers with speech/language delays, adults with speech/language or cognitive needs, international students seeking assistance with English pronunciation.

Services are provided by faculty as well as by graduate students under faculty supervision.

Diagnostic Clinic

The Diagnostic Clinic, offers comprehensive speech and language diagnostic evaluations. Under the supervision of Judith Stickles, MA CCC-SLP, graduate students work in small teams to plan, conduct and analyze the evaluations. Additionally, students may have opportunities to conduct speech-language screenings at off-campus sites such as schools, group homes and preschool centers.

While participating in this clinic, graduate students gain experience in:

planning speech-language evaluations
collecting and synthesizing background and referral information
conducting interviews and observations with clients and their families
administering a variety of formal and informal measures
analyzing the information collected
writing evaluation reports, including recommendations and remediation goals as appropriate
sharing evaluation results with clients and their families

For more information or to schedule an appointment:
Mariah Blanchard
5724 Dunn Hall, Room 336
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5724
(207) 581-2006