122 Hawaii Parent March/April 2026 and following the child’s lead during play create responsive and enjoyable communication experiences. Everyday moments, when filled with talking, reading, and connecting, nurture strong language foundations that last a lifetime. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages connect through clearer speech, stronger language, and healthy hearing. CSD’s aim is to support Hawaii’s diverse families and communities by pursuing excellence in education, research, and clinical service. Commitment to Communication Health at UHM Our Master of Science program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at UHM’s John A. Burns School of Medicine is the only accredited program in our state that prepares future speech-language pathologists to serve across Hawaii and beyond. Our faculty’s expertise spans a range from child speech and language development, multilingual communication, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism, adult neurogenic disorders, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, dementia, to hearing evaluation and aural rehabilitation. At the heart of our department is the University Health Partners of Hawaii Speech and Hearing Clinic, a community resource providing comprehensive care for children, adults, and families. The clinic offers individualized assessment and therapy services in areas such as: • Pediatric speech and language therapy • Adult cognitive rehabilitation and speech and language therapy • Hearing evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, and rehabilitation
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