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California State University, Chico

Clinic for Communication Disorders

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The Clinic for Communication Disorders (CCD) is located on the Chico State campus and provides both diagnostic and rehabilitative services for individuals with communication disorders.

Location: Aymer J. Hamilton Building 100
Phone: 530-898-5871
Business Hours: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

Clinic Director
Kenyan Martin, SLPD, CCC-SLP


Associate Clinic Director
Erin Smyser, M.A., CCC-SLP

Mailing Address
Clinic for Communication Disorders
California State University, Chico
400 W. 1st St.
Chico, CA 95929-0350

About the Clinic

  • Communication for Disorders counseling session

    Free Diagnostic and Intervention Services

    As of August 2019, the Clinic for Communication Disorders (CCD) no longer charges a fee for service. In an effort to serve the north state most effectively and without restriction, all diagnostic and intervention services are provided at no cost. 

  • Staff smiling while holding a monitor for hearing conductivity tests.

    Training Clinic for Students

    The CCD is a vital component of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (CMSD), operating as a training clinic for students in the CMSD graduate program under the supervision of master clinicians in the field of speech-language pathology. Under such supervision, student clinicians have the opportunity to work with individuals across the lifespan who present with a range of communication abilities and impairments.

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Speech Therapy Services Available

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Typical Disorder Areas

Beyond clinical education, the CCD is committed to serving the community by providing over 1,000 hours of evaluations and intervention each semester. Typical disorder areas include:

  • articulation
  • phonology
  • apraxia
  • dysarthria
  • voice
  • fluency
  • expressive and receptive language
  • reading
  • pragmatics
  • cognition
  • hearing loss

Donations Welcome!

The CCD welcomes donations, which directly support and contribute to the successful clinical education of CMSD graduate students and the services provided to the clients. The CCD successfully operates on $16,000 annually. Every donation is greatly appreciated and makes a significant difference in helping the CCD continue its mission.

Cash or Checks
Donations in any amount can be made a number of ways:

  • cash and checks are accepted at the CCD office (AJH 100) or by mail to the Clinic for Communication Disorders at the above mailing address. Checks should be made out to University Foundation with “Fund 6884” on the memo line.

Donation Form
Credit card donations (one-time, recurring, or sustaining gift options) can be made via our donation form.

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    Equal Opportunity

    The Clinic for Communication Disorders provides equal opportunity in determining eligibility for clinical service for all qualified persons, and prohibits illegal discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or veteran status, and physical or mental impairment.

    Clinic for Communication Disorders

    Business Hours: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

    Location: Aymer J. Hamilton Building 100
    Phone: 530-898-5871