Use this patient education information to better understand the speech pathology, audiology, and swallow services you receive at Duke.

Audiology Resources

• Audiology Diagnostic Testing
  Duke Speech Pathology and Audiology offers a number of common diagnostic tests to assess hearing loss.
• 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.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Tinnitus
  Find the answers to frequently asked questions about tinnitus.
• Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fitting
  We offer hearing aid evaluation and fittings for patients who visit our dispensary.
• Links and Resources
  These links and resources are provided to help you learn more about audiology resources in North Carolina and across the country.
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Speech Pathology Resources

• 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.
• Frequently Asked Questions about Assistive Technology
  Get answers to frequently asked questions about assistive technology for communication disorders.
• Stuttering Program
  Stuttering is a communication disorder that involves abnormal fluencies in speech, as well as behavioral and emotional reactions.
• 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.
• 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.

Swallow Center Resources

• Do I Have a Swallowing Problem?
  Learn about the symptoms of swallowing problems, their causes, and complications.
• 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.
• 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.
• Compensatory Swallowing Techniques
  Compensatory strategies are often used with rehabilitative treatments are ways to make swallowing safer and easier.
• Rehabilitative Swallowing Exercises
  Rehabilitation techniques and exercises can be used to improve swallowing and speech functions.
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