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We provide comprehensive treatment for adults with acquired speech, language, voice, fluency or swallowing disorders or communication differences. All services are free of charge and no insurance is required.ÌýÌý

Our services are perfect for individuals who have run out of insurance coverage for speech-language or swallowing therapy. You can also add our services onto therapies you are receiving elsewhere. If you have never worked with a speech-language therapist before, that is OK too. We can do a full evaluation and create a treatment plan with you. Ìý

As an adult client in our clinic, you will work closely with your graduate clinician to create your goals. Our treatment plans are individualized so we will incorporate your family or caregivers and your interests into your sessions.ÌýÌý

Language services: individual or group sessions to address word finding difficulty (aphasia), social (pragmatic) language disorders, difficulties with expression or understanding, grammar, or general difficulty with organization of language.ÌýÌý

Speech services: individual or group sessions to improve the way your speech sounds to others. This may include difficulty with specific sounds (articulation) groups of sounds (phonology), motor planning difficulties (apraxia) or decreased clarity of speech caused by a stroke, TBI or other neurologic event (dysarthria).ÌýÌý

Swallowing therapy: If you have received a dysphagia diagnosis, we can help you with ongoing use of strategies and swallowing exercises to keep you eating and/or drinking safely. Ìý

Cognitive-communication services: Memory, attention, problem solving, reasoning and ‘executive skills’ (judgment, organization, sequencing) are all related to how we process and produce language. Our students and SLPs can help you make improvements in these areas and learn strategies to help you better function in your day-to-day life. Ìý

Augmentative or alternative communication (AAC): These services are designed for people who already have an AAC device and want ongoing help learning how to best use your device or help your loved one use their device most effectively. Sessions incorporate other technology to aid with communication such as texting, email and social media.

Parkinson’s Disease services: SPEAK OUT!® is a therapy program developed by the especially for people experiencing changes to their speech and/or swallowing related to Parkinson’s Disease.Ìý Click here to learn more about the SPEAK OUT!® therapy that the Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic provides.

Voice services: learn how to avoid behaviors that are harmful to your vocal cords. Learn how to project your voice in a safe and healthy way.ÌýÌý

Gender-Affirming Communication Services: Learn how to safely modify your pitch, resonance and non-verbal communication to better align with your authentic self. Work with your student clinician to identify and achieve your ideal voice and communication.ÌýÌý

Accent modification services: learn strategies and techniques to modify your accent in certain situations when desiredÌý

Stuttering therapy: Learn how to use strategies and different motor-based techniques to decrease instances of stuttering and improve overall fluency of speech.Ìý

The Integrated Supports for Students on the Autism Spectrum in College (ISSAC) Group supports young adults with autism as they navigate post-secondary education, develop meaningful relationships in young adulthood, and look ahead to employment opportunities.

Who can enroll:ÌýThis group is open to young adults on the autism spectrum who attend, or have recently attended, Metropolitan State University of Denver, CU Denver, or Community College of Denver.

When does the group meet: ISSAC Group is currently offered weekly during the fall and spring semesters on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Who facilitates the ISSAC Group: ISSAC Group is a service provided through the Bookhardt Family Speech-Language Clinic which is associated with the Speech-Language Hearing Sciences Department of the Metropolitan State University of Denver.Ìý A licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Graduate Student Clinician run the group using principles rooted in neurodiversity-affirming social communication approaches.

What we do: We focus on creating a supportive and meaningful space that is safe for ISSAC Group members to be themselves, providing the following services and supports:

• Group-based conversational interactions and relationship building to provide opportunities to:
  • engage in communication and social interactions with peers
  • develop independent self-advocacy skills to navigate college
  • group problem solving for time management and organization
  • practice work-related communicationÌýand skills

• Group-based fun/interactive activities:
  • carefully selected games to practice social communication
  • perspective taking
  • executive functioning, and problem solving
  • outings to coffee shops or restaurants
  • video/movie activities to create meaningful discussion and space for shared interests

Cost: There is currently no cost for enrollment or services.