Longwood Speech, Hearing, & Learning Services

Longwood Speech, Hearing and Learning Services (SHLS) and the Accessibility Resources Office recognize that resources beyond reasonable accommodations can be helpful in a student reaching his or her communication goals related to the following:

• Accent Modifications
• Articulation Disorders
• Language Learning Disorders
• Voice Disorders
• Stuttering
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Hearing Loss
• Swallowing Problems
• Autism

Services Available

• Educational Evaluations
• Therapy for articulation, stuttering, voice, or language disorders
• Communication strategies for individuals with hearing loss or utilize hearing aids
• Learning Strategies for students with Language-based disabilities

Referral and Payment

Students interested in discussing the services and resources of the center should contact the Director, Dr. Lissa Power deFur at powerdefurea@longwood.edu. 

All assessments and therapy services provided by SHLS have a cost. Insurance may cover services.  A sliding fee scale is available for those who qualify.

The center secretary assists clients in making financial arrangements for payment.