Idaho State University Speech and Language Clinic-Boise
Idaho State University Speech and Language Clinic-Boise Fast Facts
ISU's Speech Language Program:
Is fully accredited by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)
Has 99% Praxis (national certification exam) pass rates
100% employment rates for graduates
The only Speech-Language Pathology program in the state of Idaho
Offers an on-line pre-professional program (leveling coursework prior to enrolling in the master's program)that is one of only three in the nation
Location
Idaho State University- Boise
12301 W. Explorer Drive, Suite 102
Boise, Idaho 83713
Check in at front desk and obtain a parking pass from secretary.
Hours
Clinic hours by appointment, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
Contact Info
Phone: 208-373-1725
Email: negikris@isu.edu
Service & Fees
Services provided for adults and children include evaluation and treatment of:
- Articulation, Receptive and Expressive Language, Voice, Fluency/Stuttering, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
- Aural/Oral Rehabilitation for children with Cochlear Implants and hearing aids
- Communication difficulties following a stroke or traumatic brain injury (adult aphasia group)
- Speech and Language Evaluation $150.00
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy $45/session
- Group Therapy $25/session
Payment Information
Clients are billed for services monthly. Insurance is not billed by the ISU Speech and Language Clinic however a reimbursement form can be filled out by the clinic supervisor for the client to submit for reimbursement. A sliding scale is available based on income.
Facilities, Equipment and Technology
The Speech and Language Clinic- Boise consists of four individual therapy rooms with two observation rooms, a room for adult group therapy with attached observation room, and a fully equipped therapy materials room. The clinic also houses a Visipitch, three audiometers, tympanometer and multiple AAC devices.
Benefits to Students
Students in the ISU Speech and Language Clinic- Boise receive experience working with a variety of clients to fulfill clinical requirements for licensure.
Timely feedback from on-site clinical faculty allows students to gain experience across the life span in a variety of disorder areas.
The focus of clinical education is ethical, functional assessment and treatment that enhances client's day to day lives in work, school and home settings.
Students gain clinical experiences in affiliated off campus sites such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, public schools, and private practice.
The master's degree program is designed to foster students' ability to adapt to the future, provide leadership, and enter the workforce in schools, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, private practice, or doctoral programs.
Professional Service Contributions
State and national professional association activities:
Provider of continuing education for community professionals through the Annual Winter Symposium in Pocatello (January) and biennial NSSLHA (student organization) spring conference.
Students and faculty are involved in many community screening clinics and provide screening services to local school districts, parochial schools, businesses (Hewlett Packard) and private organizations.
Faculty & Staff
- Beth Guryan, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Assistant Professor, 208-373-1721
- Kristin Negilski, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Assistant Professor /Clinic Director, 208-373-1722
- Argia McKercher, Admin. Assistant, 208-373-1725
ISU-Boise offers an annual summer camp for children who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices. The camp is the only one in the region and provides both campers and ISU student clinicians invaluable hands on experience.
Communication Skills Group for Adults with Aphasia: Group meets once a week for two hours. Group members participate with student clinicians in therapy activities to improve word-finding, memory, following directions and assistive technology.