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Representing SUNY Fredonia at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention were (from left) Declan Whitmore, Kaylee Guzman, Dr. Bridget Russell and Madison Winfield.
Representing SUNY Fredonia at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention were (from left) Declan Whitmore, Kaylee Guzman, Dr. Bridget Russell and Madison Winfield.

Students present Parkinson’s disease research at national convention

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic News Vitae

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department students presented original Parkinson’s disease research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.

Dr. Allison Manning, with her presentation.
Dr. Allison Manning, with her presentation.

Faculty present research at association convention

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Vitae Academic News College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences faculty presented at the 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.

Dr. Allison Manning, who is Continuing Education coordinator in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences (left), with Susan Trumble, an Alternate Augmentative Communication Senior Solutions consultant with Tobii Dynavox.
Dr. Allison Manning, who is Continuing Education coordinator in the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences (left), with Susan Trumble, an Alternate Augmentative Communication Senior Solutions consultant with Tobii Dynavox.

Campus hosts event addressing individual complex communication needs

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Community Outreach Academic News

SUNY Fredonia’s Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences recently conducted its annual fall Continuing Education Conference.

Stroke/head injury survivors, with family members and friends, join Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences students and staff who conduct support meetings for a group photograph at the celebration commemorating the 20th anniversary of the support program.
Stroke/head injury survivors, with family members and friends, join Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences students and staff who conduct support meetings for a group photograph at the celebration commemorating the 20th anniversary of the support program.

Youngerman Center marks 20th anniversary of providing support group for stroke survivors

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Graduate Studies

A milestone helping stroke survivors and their families adapt to new lives has been achieved at SUNY Fredonia.

Emma Cockerel (left) and Shirley Smit
Emma Cockerel (left) and Shirley Smit

Honors Program learning contracts benefit Communication Disorders and Sciences students

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Internships Academic News College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Communication Disorders and Sciences students are gaining valuable experiences through Honors Program learning contracts.

Graduate students in the College of Education, Health Sciences, and Human Services (from left): Charlie Shields, majoring in Literacy Education (Birth-12), of Canandaigua, NY; and Holly Rohrbach, Avon, NY; Macy Short, Dryden, NY; and Alissa Dixon, East Aurora, NY, all majoring in Curriculum and Instruction Inclusive Education, helped to conduct the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools summit.
Graduate students in the College of Education, Health Sciences, and Human Services (from left): Charlie Shields, majoring in Literacy Education (Birth-12), of Canandaigua, NY; and Holly Rohrbach, Avon, NY; Macy Short, Dryden, NY; and Alissa Dixon, East Aurora, NY, all majoring in Curriculum and Instruction Inclusive Education, helped to conduct the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools summit.

Campus hosts kick-off for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools

Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Communication Disorders and Sciences Community Outreach College of Education, Health Sciences, and Human Services

Approximately 250 students, teachers and staff from 16 high schools attended the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools summit at SUNY Fredonia.

clients in stroke/head injury support group meeting
clients in stroke/head injury support group meeting

Stroke/head injury support group dates set at Youngerman Center

Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Community Outreach

The Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders will resume offering support group meetings for stroke and head injury survivors and family members this fall.

Madison Evans is escorted by her service dog, Sunny, as she prepares to shake hands with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.
Madison Evans is escorted by her service dog, Sunny, as she prepares to shake hands with President Stephen H. Kolison Jr.

Service dog onboard for Speech-Language Pathology student’s master’s degree study

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Studies

If Madison Evans tells you her dog, Sunny, was with her throughout her graduate studies at SUNY Fredonia, she wouldn’t be exaggerating.

Children engaging in a learning activity at the preschool held at the Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders at SUNY Fredonia.
Children engaging in a learning activity at the preschool held at the Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders at SUNY Fredonia.

Youngerman Center Preschool Program Fall 2024 enrollment underway

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Community Outreach

Registration continues for placements in the SUNY Fredonia preschool program offering a language-enriched curriculum with social and early literacy experiences.

Staff of the Henry C. Youngerman Center work with a client.
Staff of the Henry C. Youngerman Center work with a client.

Youngerman Center provides speech-language and hearing services across the lifespan

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders Community Outreach

A wide variety of services for children and adults are offered year-round by the Henry C. Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders at SUNY Fredonia.