Speech and Language Services
Speech and Language services are provided by master's level graduate students, under the supervision of our clinical faculty, all of whom are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed by the State of Pennsylvania Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Speech-language evaluation and therapy is conducted within the clinic on the Penn State University Park campus unless otherwise indicated.
Please see our Appointments page for links to any necessary forms you will need to complete as a new client.
- Screenings and Evaluations
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy Programs
- Group Speech and Language Therapy Programs
- Screenings and Evaluations
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy Programs
- Group Speech and Language Therapy Programs
Pediatric Services
Screenings and Evaluations
Pediatric Evaluations
Assessments conducted with pediatric clients, ages birth to 17 years, to evaluate articulation, phonology, language disorders, pragmatic language, and/or childhood apraxia of speech.
Availability: Monday and Wednesday mornings
Supervisors: Elise Lindquist, M.S., CCC-SLP and Eileen Kowalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Fluency Evaluations
Assessments conducted with adolescents and adults with suspected fluency disorders.
Availability: Varies, frequently evenings
Supervisors: Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Jonelle Prokopchak, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluations
Assessments conducted with clients across the lifespan with a wide range of diagnoses and medical complexities that result in limited verbal communication and may benefit from alternative means of communication including low tech and high tech communication supports.
Availability: Varies
Supervisor: TBD
Preschool Screenings
Speech and language screenings provided to enrolled children at local preschools and daycare centers. These services are provided onsite at community preschools and daycare centers throughout the State College area.
Availability: Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
Supervisor: Elise Lindquist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Individual Speech and Language Therapy Programs
Child Therapy Program
Interventions provided for infants and children up to 17 years of age who have disorders or delays in the areas or articulation/phonology, childhood apraxia of speech, language, fluency, voice, and/or social aspects of language. AAC interventions are also provided in individual or small group settings.
Frequency: Varies by need. Typically 45-60 minute sessions are scheduled 1-2 days per week.
Supervisors: Elise Lindquist, M.S., CCC-SLP and Eileen Kowalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Group Speech and Language Therapy Programs
Early Childhood Group
Early intervention services for children aged three or younger and their families. Sessions focus on collaborating with caregivers and sharing strategies associated with the development of communication skills in young children.
Supervisor: Elise Lindquist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Early Language Group (ELG)
Therapeutic group of five to seven children (ages 3-5) with a variety of speech/language disorders, including articulation, phonology, and language delay/disorder. Treatment is provided through therapeutic play tasks, literacy activities, and structured table top activities.
Frequency: 2 mornings per week, 2.5 hours per session
Supervisor: Eileen Kowalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Pragmatic Language Groups
Therapeutic group of five to seven middle school aged patients who benefit from treatment in a group setting to target a variety of pragmatic language skills including turn taking, increasing eye contact, social exchanges, and direction following.
Frequency: 1 evening per week, 1.5 hours per session
Supervisor: Elise Lindquist, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adult Services
Screenings and Evaluations
Fluency Evaluations
Assessments conducted with adolescents and adults with suspected fluency disorders.
Availability: Varies, frequently evenings
Supervisors: Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Jonelle Prokopchak, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP
Voice Screenings and Evaluation
Screening appointments and full voice evaluations available to individuals in the Penn State and State College communities. Through a partnership with the Penn State School of Theatre, the voice screening clinic screens all theatre students enrolled in the Voice for the Actor course.
Supervisor: Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adult Neurogenic Evaluations
Assessments conducted with adults with known or identified neurogenic disorders (including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), etc.) affecting speech, language, and/or cognition.
Availability: Varies, frequently evenings
Supervisors: Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP, Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, and Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nursing Home Screenings
Speech and language screenings to assess the cognitive, linguistic, oral motor, and swallowing skills of nursing home residents with suspected needs. These services are provided onsite at the Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte, PA.
Availability: Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Supervisor: Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluations
Assessments conducted with clients across the lifespan with a wide range of diagnoses and medical complexities that result in limited verbal communication and may benefit from alternative means of communication including low tech and high tech communication supports.
Availability: Varies
Supervisor: TBD
Individual Speech and Language Therapy Programs
University Therapy Program
Interventions for Penn State undergraduate and graduate students focused on voice, fluency, articulation, language, cognitive, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). May include pronunciation training for English Language Learners.
Frequency: Varies by need. Typically 60 minute sessions are scheduled 1-2 days per week.
Supervisors: Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP, Jonelle Prokopchak, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP
Adult Therapy Program
Interventions for adults across the lifespan focused on voice, fluency, articulation, language, cognitive, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Frequency: Varies by need. Typically 60 minute sessions are scheduled 1-2 days per week.
Supervisors: Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP, Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, and Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP
Voice and Communication Training for Gender Diverse Individuals
Assessment and therapy in the area of voice and communication training for transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary individuals. Treatment approaches are adopted to meet each client’s special needs in their quest to acquire authentic expression of their individual persona and can include modification of pitch, resonance and voice characteristics that are personalized, realistic and natural.
Frequency: Varies
Supervisors: Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L and Jonelle Prokopchak, M.S., CCC-SLP
English Language Learners (ELL)/Accent Modification
Assessments conducted with adults from foreign language backgrounds who wish to improve their English pronunciation.
Frequency: Varies
Supervisors: Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP, Connie Kossan, M.A., CCC-SLP-L, Eileen Kowalski, M.S., CCC-SLP, Jonelle Prokopchak, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP
SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program
The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project®, helps people with Parkinson's regain and retain their speech and swallowing. The program combines education for the patient and family, individual speech therapy, daily home practice using workbooks, flashcards, and online practice sessions, along with weekly speech groups, and regular re-evaluations. Learn more at www.ParkinsonVoiceProject.org
Frequency: 30-40 minute sessions are scheduled 3 times per week for 4 weeks
Supervisors: Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP, Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Eileen Kowalski, M.S., CCC-SLP
Group Speech and Language Therapy Programs
BrainBuilders
Small-group cognitive-communication therapy for geriatric clients with memory impairments. The program seeks to maximize thinking, memory, and communication in a social setting for those demonstrating mild to moderate memory loss. A spousal support and education group meets at the same time as the treatment group. This group meets at Juniper Village at Brookline, State College, PA.
Frequency: Tuesdays mornings
Supervisors: Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP and Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP
Memory Lane
Therapeutic group for geriatric clients who wish to participate in group memory and cognitive activities. This group meets at Juniper Village at Brookline, State College, PA.
Frequency: 45 minute session, one morning per week
Supervisors: Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP and Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP
SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program Group Session
The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project®, includes a group therapy component. After completing individual treatment sessions, SPEAK OUT!® group treatment is the next phase of the SPEAK OUT!® program. The weekly speech groups provide opportunity for those who have completed the individual sessions to practice speech goals in a group setting. In addition, the group provides opportunity for conversation and socialization. Groups are offered both in-person in the Penn State Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic and online via Zoom. Currently, there are two in-person groups and two Zoom groups per week.
Frequency: 40-45 minute group session, once per week
Supervisors: Anne Marie Kubat, M.S., CCC-SLP, Amanda Byrd, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Eileen Kowalski, M.S., CCC-SLP