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Mission
The
mission of the Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language
Program at Marshall University is to provide comprehensive
services to children with communication disorders, without
regard to race, creed, or a family’s ability to pay.
The
Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Program at
Marshall University was founded in March 2002. It is
provided as part of the Marshall University Speech and
Hearing Center. Contributions can be made to the Scottish
Rite Foundation. |
Imagine being
unable to communicate with those around you. Imagine
being unable to use speech and language to express your
needs - or to communicate wonder, love, frustration.
Imagine a child being unable to understand what people are
saying, unable to talk to his parents, unable to make
friends, or unable
to respond when called upon in school. These problems
are often very real for children with speech and language
disorders.
Speech-language disorders
affect approximately six million children in the United
States. In some cases, these disorders are associated
with other disabilities such as mental retardation or
cerebral palsy. But in many cases, communication
disorders occur in children with average or above average
intelligence who have no other disability except difficulty
understanding language and expressing themselves.
The importance of early
identification and treatment for these children has been
clearly demonstrated. The chances of a child with a
communication disorder achieving his or her maximum
potential are much greater if the child receives help at an
early age. |
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Contributions
Huntington
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box
294
Huntington,
WV 25707
304.525.4127 |
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Information
To
schedule an appointment or to learn more about the
program, call the
Marshall University
Speech and Hearing Center
304.696.3641
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