Clinic for Communication Disorders

The Clinic for Communication Disorders (CCD) offers comprehensive speech and language evaluation and therapy services to individuals across the North State. Each semester, the clinic provides over 1,000 hours of evidence-based care to clients of all ages with communication disorders or differences.

As the on-campus training site for graduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the clinic plays an essential role in preparing future speech-language pathologists. Under the supervision of experienced speech-language pathologists, graduate student clinicians deliver high-quality services while gaining hands-on professional experience. 

How Can We Help?

For individuals with developmental or acquired communication disorders or differences, our services can support:

• Speech production and intelligibility
• Expressive and receptive language
• Social communication/pragmatics
• Reading fluency and comprehension
• Voice production and modification
• Fluency and stuttering management
• Cognitive-communication skills
• Augmentative & alternative communication

Diagnostic Evaluations:

Each client begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, which helps us confirm eligibility for our program and tailor recommendations to meet individual needs. Evaluations are offered in two-hour sessions during the fall (September–December) and spring (February–May) semesters. Following the evaluation, every client receives a detailed report summarizing findings and recommendations.

Therapy Services:

Therapy is provided on a semester-long schedule, with the fall semester running from September to December and the spring semester from February to May. Clients attend two 50- to 60-minute sessions per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday), providing consistent, focused support to help them achieve their communication goals.

Location

The CCD is located off the Esplanade, in the Aymer J Hamilton Building, behind the Gateway Science Museum (625 Esplanade) and the Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center (525 Esplanade). The CCD has limited reserved parking for clients. 

Client Portal Link

Current CCD clients may access their ClinicNote portal.

Donations-Based Model

In an effort to serve the North State community, the CCD's services are provided at no cost. The CCD welcomes donations, which directly support student training and the continuation of these vital services. Operating on just $16,000 annually, the CCD relies on community support to sustain its mission of delivering accessible, evidence-based care and preparing future speech-language pathologists. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference.

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Contribute to Our Future

The CCD is seeking to establish a permanent endowment to sustain its services for generations to come. While annual donations keep our clinic running from year to year, an endowment provides perpetual funding to ensure clients across the North State continue to receive high-quality, no-cost services while graduate students gain essential clinical training.

If you are considering making a substantial gift or would like to discuss opportunities for creating a lasting legacy through an endowment, please contact University Advancement at (530) 898-4488 or email giftservices@csuchico.edu