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Communication
E.M. Luse Center for Communication
University of Vermont
Meeting and Supporting Communication Needs
Throughout Your Life!
The Eleanor M. Luse Center for Communication (located in Pomeroy Hall on the University of Vermont campus), is a non-profit organization which provides Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Services to both children and adults throughout Vermont. We are accredited for the delivery of professional services in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by the Professional Services Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. All professional services available at the Luse Center are provided by or directly supervised by staff members who hold at least a Masters Degree and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Center also serves as the primary training center for graduate students in the University of Vermont's Department of Communication Science and Disorders. We take self-referrals and referrals from a variety of professionals. The staff welcomes your comments and suggestions regarding services, fees, and policies. Services are available to all people, regardless of race, creed, sex or national origin.
Eleanor Luse, a noted expert in the study and treatment of voice disorders, has been a guiding force behind Speech-Language Pathology in Vermont. Dr. Luse is a Professor Emerita of the University of Vermont who taught at UVM for over 30 years before her retirement.
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Audiology Services
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Specific Groups Helped at the E.M. Luse Center
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Audiological Evaluation
A full range of behavioral testing is offered for children and adults. when testing is complete, results will be discussed with the individual and family. Recommendations will be made as are appropriate, and a plan will be made. Reports are sent as a follow-up to the individual tested and whomever else is requested (e.g. referring physician).
Hearing Aid Evaluation & Selection
Testing to determine whether one is a candidate for hearing aids is provided for both children and adults. Specific makes and models are recommended based on test results and assessment of client communication needs. Hearing aids may be purchased through the E.M. Luse Center for Communiction. Help in the process of adjustment is included as part of our regular follow-up. Specific information is available on details and fees related to hearing aids.
Electro-acoustic and Real Ear Measurement
These methods of evaluating hearing aid function and effectiveness are available and are used routinely by audiologists at the E.M. Luse Center
Assistive Listening & Alerting Devices
F.M. systems, induction loop systems, and infrared receivers are available for demonstrations and purchase. Information regarding other listening and alerting systems are available on request.
Tea Time
Each week, one hour is set aside for clients to stop in with concerns about the functioning of their hearing aids, or with specific questions regarding the use of their hearing aids and/or communication difficulty related to hearing loss. Adults are encouraged to join.
Infants/Toddlers
Services are offered for infants, toddlers and their families to promote preverbal skills and communication development. High risk infants are followed to monitor development and offer guidance to families.
Preschool Children
Evaluation, consultation, and programming are available to aid development of language understanding, language use, speech production, and pre-academic skills.
Grade School Help
Programs are tailored to address individual communication needs whether in the areas of speech production, language understanding, formulation, and expression or to identify and address language difficulties underlying academic problems.
Adolescents
Services are structured to meet communication and curriculum demands in the classroom by strengthening underlying language skills and strategy development. Training programs to improve speech sound production, fluency, or voice are tailored to the individual. The preteen and teenager identify daily academic and/or communication challenges and participate in decision making regarding treatment.
Adult Language-Aphasia
Our programs for adults address needs in the work, home, or social settings. Recovering skills following a stroke, head injury, or other neurological condition can be the primary focus.
Seniors may experience communication difficulty associated with reduced hearing sensitivity, memory problems, or reduced clarity of speech. These difficulties may or may not be related to known health problems, but warrant consultation when they are of concern to either the person or their family.
Accent Reduction
We provide services to individuals for whom English is a second language and who still encounter difficulty being understood due to inaccurate pronunciation, intonation, or syllable stress.
Voice Therapy
Our Voice Therapy Program emphasizes achievement of the best voice possible, healthy vocal hygiene, and prevention of voice disorders. This program is geared for individuals who have difficulty in production of adequate loudness, pitch, quality, projection, or who experience vocal fatigue.
Stuttering Group-Parent Group
Groups provide resources and support on a weekly basis to those interested in participating.
Hearing Support for Adults
Adjustment to hearing loss can be assisted through careful assessment and a properly fitted hearing aid with regular follow-up as needed. Services include training in the use of hearing aids and ways to communicate more effectively with others.
