John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center

John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center

The John W. Keys Speech & Hearing Center,  in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid and educational or clinical services.

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology services are both offered at the John W Keys Speech and Hearing Center main location on the OUHSC campus.  Audiology services are also offered at our satellite locations at Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma (Through May 10, 2019) and the JD McCarty Center.  Please see the Directions and Contact Information drop-down menu for location information and phone numbers for these clinics.

Patient Information

Directions and Contact Information

OUHSC (Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
Address:
1200 N Stonewall Ave
College of Allied Health
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
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Parking:
Patients and prospective students:  free visitor parking is available in the parking garage accessible from Stonewall Avenue north of the College of Allied Health building and south of 13th Street.  Bring your ticket to your clinic appointment or prospective student appointment to be validated.  Accessible parking spaces are available on the north side of the College of Allied Health building.

To Schedule Appointments:
Phone: (405) 271-2866
Fax:  (405) 271-3360

 

Pediatric ENT Location (Audiology) Through May 10, 2019
Address:
9900 N Broadway Ext, Suite 200      
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Map

Parking:
Free visitor parking is available immediately adjacent to the building.  Accessible parking spaces are available.

To Schedule Appointments:
Phone: (405) 608-8833, option 2
Fax:  (405) 607-4273

 

JD McCarty Center Location (Audiology)
Address:
2002 E Robinson St
Norman, OK 73071
Map

Parking:
Free visitor parking is available immediately adjacent to the building.  Accessible parking spaces are available.

To Schedule Appointments:
Phone: (405) 608-8833, option 2                                      
Fax:  (405) 607-4273                                       

Insurance Networks

The following is a list of participating health plans: 

Insurance Plans Accepted:
BCBS
Medicaid
Medicare
Tricare/Humana
Aetna
Health Choice
UHC
Cigna

In rare instances, our clinical staff may not participate in all health plans listed. Please call to confirm the acceptance of your plan.

 

Clinic Staff

 

Audiology Services

Diagnostic Audiology and Hearing Aids

Who We Are:
The John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center provides a wide range of audiology related services to a population ranging from newborns to adults.

Who We Serve:
In addition to conventional methods of audiometric testing used to evaluate older children and adults, the Center utilizes a variety of advanced diagnostic test procedures including auditory brainstem testing, otoacoustic emission testing, acoustic immittance testing, visual reinforcement audiometry, and conditioned play audiometry to evaluate hearing sensitivity of young children and infants.

What We Do:
Diagnostic services are used to assist in determining if hearing loss is present and, if so, to quantify the extent of the hearing impairment. Diagnostic services are also used to assist in the identification of the underlying cause of the hearing disorder. In addition to its diagnostic services, the Center provides a wide range of rehabilitative services related to the remediation of hearing impairment. In particular, the Center provides a full range of services related to the evaluation, selection, and fitting of hearing aids as well as a wide variety of assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing loss.

Central Auditory Processing Disorders Clinic

Who We Are:
The Central Auditory processing Disorders (CAPD) Clinic provides a multidisciplinary team approach to the assessment of school-age children and adults who are suspected of presenting higher-level language and/or auditory processing disorders.

Who We Serve:
This team approach includes the following members and procedures:

  • An audiologist will investigate the auditory skills and auditory system capability and provide the diagnosis.
  • The classroom teacher or educational diagnostician will provide information concerning academic difficulties.
  • A psychologist may evaluate cognitive functioning in a variety of different areas.
  • The parent will provide information concerning the overall health, development, and interactions with family members and friends.
  • Other team members may be include as needed.

What We Do:
The goal of the testing is to identify the strengths and weaknesses in auditory abilities for the individual and to determine if behavioral and academic symptoms represent a central auditory processing disorder. The information provided using a team allows for a more thorough interpretation and separation of an auditory processing disorder from other disorders such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism, language delays, etc. The team offers recommendations for school management, compensatory measures and employment strategies.

 

Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic

Who We Are:
The OUHSC Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic is coordinated by an audiologist who specialized in the diagnosis and management of tinnitus and sound sensitivities.

Who We Serve:
The Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic provides a wide range of services to individuals experiencing tinnitus perception (ringing in the ears), hyperacusis (sensitivity to sounds) and misophonia (hatred or negative feelings to sound).

What We Do:
Evaluations include an in depth interview followed by a comprehensive audiological exam. Based a patient’s concerns several other specialized tests are performed.  Using a comprehensive and integrative approach an appropriate and customized treatment plan is established.

For more information, or if you are interested in participating in any of our clinical research studies, please contact Dr. Kimball at (405) 271-4214 Ext. 46068 or email her at suzanne-kimball@ouhsc.edu.

Tinnitus and Sounds Sensitivity Lab (TASSL)

 

United Way Hearing Aid Bank Clinic

Who We Are:
The United Way Hearing Aid Bank (UWHAB) Clinic assists individuals with limited income in purchasing new, advanced, digital hearing aids at the reduced price of $400 per hearing aid. The program is a collaborative effort among the United Way of Central Oklahoma, Starkey Hearing Instruments and the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Who We Serve:
Eligibility for this program includes:

  • Meeting the salary qualifications as outlined in the application

  • Residing in one of the counties served by the Central Oklahoma United Way (Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma or Pottawatomie)

  • Being at least 18 years of age or older

What We Do:
Qualified individuals will receive a free diagnostic hearing test. The diagnostic hearing test is used to quantify the extent of the hearing impairment. Qualified individuals will be counseled regarding the use of amplification and recommendations are made. Once an individual has selected to purchase hearing aid(s), the patient is set up with a hearing aid fitting appointment. The hearing aid fitting appointment time is used to customize the hearing aid(s) for the patient. Follow up appointments are also available to the patient at no charge. To apply for the UWHAB clinic, please call (405) 271-2866 or click the application link below.

UWHAB Application
UWHAB Application (Spanish)

Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret Hearing for Seniors Program

Who We Are:
The Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret Hearing for Seniors Program assists individuals with limited income in purchasing new, high end, digital hearing aids at the reduced price of $100 per hearing aid. The program is a collaborative effort among The Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret, ReSound, and the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Who We Serve:
Eligibility for this program includes:

  • Meeting the salary qualifications as outlined in the application
  • Being at least 55 years of age or older

What We Do:
Qualified individuals are scheduled for a diagnostic hearing test. The diagnostic hearing test is used to quantify the extent of the hearing impairment. Qualified individuals will be counseled regarding the use of amplification and recommendations are made. Once an individual has selected to purchase hearing aids the patient is set up with a hearing aid fitting appointment. The hearing aid fitting appointment time is used to customize the hearing aids for the patient. Follow up appointments are also available to the patient at no charge. To apply for the Oklahoma Seniors Cabaret Hearing for Seniors program, please call (405) 271-2866 or click the application link below.

Seniors Cabaret Application
Seniors Cabaret Application (Spanish)

Walk In Clinic

Who We Are:
Walk In Clinic is managed by an audiologist to provide follow up care to previous services.

Who We Serve:
Individuals who are already established patients of the John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center, who may not have time to make an appointment or who need to drop in for a quick hearing aid adjustment.

What We Do:
Walk in clinic is primary used for individuals who are hearing aid wearers and established patients needing minor adjustments or follow up care. The Walk In Clinic schedule changes each semester based on our student’s academic schedule, please give us a call to ask what day and time Walk In Clinic is.

Speech-Language Therapy Services

Pediatric Speech-Language Clinic

Who We Are:
The John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center is located on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus. The Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy Clinic is located within John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center. The clinical faculty is composed of certified Speech-Language Pathologists from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the College of Allied Health. Graduate interns in speech-language pathology evaluate and treat patients under the direct supervision of the clinical faculty.

Who We Serve:
The clinic serves children from birth to 18 who are experiencing difficulty with:

  • Speech articulation
    • Phonological Disorders
    • Childhood Apraxia of Speech
  • Auditory comprehension of language
  • Expressive use of language 
  • Stuttering
  • Voice disorders
  • Literacy  

What We Do:
The clinic provides:

  • Complete diagnostic evaluations of communication disorders in children
  • Individual speech and language treatment
  • parent observation and counseling
  • observation and practicum experience for undergraduate and graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology
  • a research site for the study of atypical communication development

Adult Neurological Disorders Clinic

Who We Are:
The John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center is located on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus. The Adult Neurological Clinic is located within John W. Keys Speech and Hearing Center. The clinical faculty is composed of certified Speech-Language Pathologists from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the College of Allied Health. Graduate interns in speech-language pathology evaluate and treat patients under the direct supervision of the clinical faculty.

Who We Serve:
Adults who are 18 and over with acquired disorders that affect:

  • Language
  • Motor Speech
  • Voice
  • Fluency
  • Cognition
  • Swallowing 

What We Do:
Assessment and evidence based treatment for the rehabilitation of acquired disorders of communication and swallowing.  These disorders are often associated with but are not limited to stroke, progressive neurological diseases or trauma.  Our clinical faculty promotes early and intensive intervention to stimulate recovery of speech, language and cognitive function to help adult patients regain their maximum potential. 

 


iLEAP: The John W. Keys Interprofessional Language Enrichment and Pre-Kindergarten Program

Who We Are:
The John W. Keys Center Interprofessional, Language, Enrichment and Pre-Kindergarten program (iLEAP), located on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus, provides a language-rich pre-kindergarten experience for children with delayed communication as well as for children who exhibit typical development. Individual speech-language therapy sessions are provided for children with identified needs. The iLEAP staff is composed of professionals and students from the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department within the College of Allied Health. The staff includes certified speech-language pathologists and graduate interns in speech-language pathology. The iLEAP program is a partner agency of the United Way of Central Oklahoma.

Who We Serve:
iLEAP is a half-day program enrolling 15-20, 3-5 year old children, of which at least 50 percent experience delays in communication development characterized by speech that is difficult to understand and/or problems understanding or using language to communicate. Children who do not experience delayed communication are enrolled as well and are seen as a valuable part of the program because they serve as peer models for children with delayed communication. 

What We Do:
The John W. Keys iLEAP program provides:

  • a language-rich preschool environment
  • small group language sessions
  • individual speech and language treatment
  • observation/practicum experience for undergraduate and graduate students in speech-language pathology and audiology
  • a research site for the study of normal and atypical communication development

Information on Hearing Loss in Children

Common Development Speech and Language Disorders

 

 

 

 

Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Clinic

Who We Are:
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Clinic was established in 1959 as an interdisciplinary clinic specializing in the evaluation of children and adults with cleft lip/palate and/or hypernasal speech. The clinic adheres to the Parameters for Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate or Other Craniofacial Anomalies of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

Who We Serve:
Patients are evaluated by specialists in the fields of audiology, genetics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontia, pediatric dentistry, social work, and speech-language pathology. Evaluations by specialists in otorhinolaryngology (ENT), pediatric neurology, pediatrics, prosthodontia, psychology, radiology are also available as needed. Following the evaluations, the clinic team staffs each patient and provides individualized treatment
Goals. A timetable for the treatment is also provided to maximize the benefit obtained. Patients are followed in the Clinic until all goals are met.

What We Do:
Referrals to the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Clinic are accepted from a variety of sources including dentists, physicians, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals. Self-referrals are also accepted. Patients come from all areas of Oklahoma and from adjacent states.

 


Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Faculty

Jessica Lathem, MA, CCC-SLP

Jessica Lathem
Jessica Lathem, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Mona Ryan, MA, CCC-SLP

Mona Ryan
Mona Ryan, MS, CCC-SLP
Clinical Associate Professor and Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator

Emily Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP

Emily Sullivan
Emily Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP
Clinical Assistant Professor