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Children's Clinic for Speech and Language Disorders | USD Scottish Rite

520 S. 1st Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Eligibility

Open to all aged child birth to 21 years with speech and language needs.

Hours

8:00am - 3:00pm (CT), Monday, Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30pm (CT), Tuesday, Thursday By appointment, Friday

Application process

Call for appointment; prefer email contact to schedule.

Fees

$600.00 dyslexia evaluation, $250.00 speech/language evaluation, $60.00 therapy session (adjustable); screenings for agencies for no or reduced fee; scholarships are available.

Service area

Lincoln County, SD Minnehaha County, SD

Other Information

Insurance Accepted

Optum
Cigna
Wellmark BCBS
United Healthcare (UHC/UBH)
Humana
BlueCross and BlueShield
PreferredOne
MultiPlan
Aetna
Midlands Choice
Sanford Health Plan
DAKOTACARE
Avera Health Plans
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Magellan

Payment Options

Scholarships/Funding available
Private Insurance
Private Pay
Medicaid
Sliding-Fee Scale

Age Group

Young Adults (18-24)
Children (0-17)

A joint effort of the Scottish Rite Foundation of South Dakota and the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at USD with support from the Sioux Empire United Way. The clinic's purpose is to provide evaluation, treatment, and outreach services for children birth to 21 years in the Sioux Falls area with speech, language, and literacy deficits. Also provides a training site for graduate students in Speech Language/Pathology. Examples of disorders seen include children who are late talking, who have articulation disorders, language disorders, stuttering difficulties, hearing losses, etc. The clinic also serves as a diagnostic center for written language / dyslexia. There is a minimal fee for services; no one is denied due to an inability to pay. Referrals are taken from parents, professionals, and family members.

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HLC211 Helpline Center

Providing organization

USD Scottish Rite

Provides evaluation, treatment and counseling/education for children with communication disorders and their families.