Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Ladge Speech and Hearing Center at C.W. Post

A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center Specializing in Screenings, Diagnostics and Treatment Prevention of Communication and Related Disorders in Children and Adults

Communication Disorders

Speaking, hearing, understanding language, reading and writing are basic to human communication. A disorder in one or more of these areas can interfere with a person's ability to communicate and may negatively influence his or her quality of life. The J.M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center at C.W. Post assists those with communication and related disorders by offering a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for children and adults individually and/or in small groups.

Common Communication Disorders/Services

• Aphasia and other disorders resulting from stroke, TBI or neurological involvement
• Articulation/Phonological Delay or Disorder
• Cognitive Communication Disorders
• Hearing Loss
• Delayed Language
• Language Learning Disabilities
• Auditory Processing Disorders
• Stuttering
• Voice Disorders
• Oral-Motor Impairments
• Accent Reduction
• Aural Rehabilitation for Hearing Difficulty
• Dysphagia (Swallowing Difficulty)
• Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fittings
• Assisted and Augmentative Communication Evaluations and Follow-Up

Who Can Help With Communication Disorders?

Speech language pathologists are specialists in human communication, its development and its disorders. They are professionally educated to evaluate and treat persons with communication and related problems.

Audiologists are licensed professionals who are concerned with normal and impaired hearing and with the identification, evaluation and rehabilitation of people who have hearing problems. All staff are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the State of New York and have years of clinical experience. The Center is a University training center for graduate students seeking degrees and certification in speech-language pathology. Graduate clinicians are closely supervised by the clinical faculty of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. All services are provided by clinical supervisors and graduate clinicians working closely together.

Some Signs of a Communication Disorder

• Marked difference in speech or language compared to others
• Lack of clear, concise verbal communication
• Difficulty understanding spoken language
• Difficulty expressing ideas verbally
• An inability to hear speech and/or other sounds clearly
• Avoidance of communicating with others because of self-consciousness about speech, hearing or language ability

Services include

Activities related to prevention of communication and related disorders
Activities related to identification of communication and related disorders
Complete evaluations to determine the extent of the disorder and recommendations for treatment
Treatment plan design and implementation
Follow-up referral and consultation with other professional agencies as needed

Service Availability

Our full range of services includes evaluations, individual therapy, and group therapy.  All services are available at reasonable fees during day and evening hours throughout the year, including summers.

Our office hours are:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
and Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All faculty, staff and clients follow the University commitment to equal opportunity in employment and service provision.

Contact Information

For further information about speech and hearing services or the Center contact Dr. Joyce A. Rubenstein, Ph.D., Director of the Ladge Speech and Hearing Center at C.W. Post at (516) 299-2437.

Ladge Speech and Hearing Center
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548
Phone: (516) 299-2436
Fax: (516) 299-3151
e-mail: jrubenst@liu.edu