If you're receiving speech pathology and audiology services at Duke, use the information here to continue your care experience.

• Accent Modification
  The goal of accent modification is to help individuals with mild or strong accents, native speakers with regional dialects, or those in need of general speech improvement to develop clear pronunciation of English.
  Aug. 8, 2008
• Audiology Diagnostic Testing
  Duke Speech Pathology and Audiology offers a number of common diagnostic tests to assess hearing loss.
  Oct. 8, 2010
• Autism-Related Speech Services
  Autism impairs a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. Learn more about these communication challenges and how Duke speech pathologists help you overcome them.
  Nov. 3, 2011
• Caring for the Caregiver of a Person with Traumatic Brain Injury
  Caregivers of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often under a large amount of stress and pressure related to supporting and caring for another person. Learn valuable information on coping with and caring for a person with TBI.
  Feb. 24, 2011
• Central Auditory Processing Disorder
  Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) is when a person’s hearing abilities are normal but they are unable to understand and process speech.
  Aug. 8, 2008
• Changes at Home to Help the Person with Traumatic Brain Injury
  Learn how to change your surroundings at home to help the person with traumatic brain injury function safely.
  Feb. 24, 2011
• Communication Services for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients
  Duke Speech Pathology provides valuable services to patients and their families with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other forms of motor neuron disease.
  Oct. 17, 2008
• Compensatory Swallowing Techniques
  Compensatory strategies are often used with rehabilitative treatments are ways to make swallowing safer and easier.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• Do I Have a Swallowing Problem?
  Learn about the symptoms of swallowing problems, their causes, and complications.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• Family Guide to the Rancho Scale
  Learn about the Rancho Scale and see how you can help your loved one progress through traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
  Feb. 24, 2011
• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
  Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) can be used to evaluate swallowing function.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory Testing
  Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing with sensory testing is used to test feeling sensations in the throat.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• Frequently Asked Questions about Assistive Technology
  Get answers to frequently asked questions about assistive technology for communication disorders.
  Aug. 8, 2008
• Frequently Asked Questions About Tinnitus
  Find the answers to frequently asked questions about tinnitus.
  Feb. 3, 2011
• Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fitting
  We offer hearing aid evaluation and fittings for patients who visit our dispensary.
  Oct. 8, 2010
• Helpful Traumatic Brain Injury Web Sites
  View a list of Web sites related to traumatic brain injury.
  Feb. 24, 2011
• Hospital Care for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury
  Learn ways to help your child during his or her hospital stay as he or she begins recovery from a traumatic brain injury.
  May 10, 2011
• Learning Difficulties and Strategies to Assist Students with Traumatic Brain Injury
  Students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) can suffer from cognitive and behavioral impairments that make learning challenging. Browse a list of potential difficulties students with TBI face and read suggestions for ways you can help the students overcome these difficulties.
  May 10, 2011
• Links and Resources
  These links and resources are provided to help you learn more about audiology resources in North Carolina and across the country.
  Oct. 8, 2010
• Pediatric Family Guide to the Rancho Scale
  Recovery is a slow process, especially for a child with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Learn what to expect as your child is recovering from TBI.
  May 10, 2011
• Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program
  A pediatric feeding disorder refers to a condition in which an infant or child fails to consume enough nutrients to promote growth.
  Aug. 8, 2008
• Pediatric Hearing Tests
  We offer a number of newborn and pediatric hearing tests to diagnose and treat hearing loss as early as possible.
  Oct. 8, 2010
• Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Team
  A multidisciplinary team will work with you and your child towards recovery, discharge, and appropriate outpatient recommendations.
  May 10, 2011
• Rehabilitative Swallowing Exercises
  Rehabilitation techniques and exercises can be used to improve swallowing and speech functions.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• Returning Home with a Child with Traumatic Brain Injury
  Returning home with a child who has suffered traumatic brain injury may be concerning for many parents. Learn what you can do to prepare and ways you can make the transition easier for you and your child.
  May 10, 2011
• Returning to School After a Traumatic Brain Injury
  Learn what to expect when your child plans to return to school after a traumatic brain injury.
  May 10, 2011
• Stuttering Program
  Stuttering is a communication disorder that involves abnormal fluencies in speech, as well as behavioral and emotional reactions.
  Aug. 8, 2008
• Swallow Center Glossary
  Learn terms associated with swallowing and procedures at the Swallow Center.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• Traumatic Brain Injury
  Learn the causes and complications of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  Feb. 24, 2011
• Traumatic Brain Injury Frequently Asked Questions
  Find the answers to commonly asked questions regarding rehabilitation and the resources available for caring for a person with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  Feb. 24, 2011
• Understanding Language in a Social Setting
  People with autism often have difficulty understanding language in social situations. Our speech-lanugage pathologists offer services to decrease this difficulty.
  Nov. 3, 2011
• Using Visual Cues to Improve Communication
  Children who are having difficulties communicating often find visual cues beneficial to help them understand and deliver messages. Learn about visual supports used by Duke Speech and Audiology.
  Nov. 3, 2011
• Videofluoroscopic Swallow Evaluation (VFSE)
  Videofluoroscopic swallow evaluation (VFSE) is a swallowing evaluation that uses x-rays to track how food travels in the throat.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• What Is a Clinical Swallow Evaluation?
  A clinical swallow evaluation is often the first step to determining the cause and treatment for a swallowing problem.
  Mar. 17, 2010
• What Is Hearing Loss?
  Learn about types and symptoms of hearing loss and the importance of having a hearing evaluation.
  Oct. 8, 2010