ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENT NIGHT: OCTOBER 20, 2026

The Brain Under Pressure: When School Becomes Overwhelming

For our upcoming Parent Night, we’ll be discussing the common challenges children face both in and out of the classroom—and how to navigate the difficult emotions that come with them, from both a parent and child’s perspective. This session will be led by Dr. Swain, who will provide insight, practical strategies, and guidance you can take into everyday situations. Handouts will also be provided so you can continue to reference the information at home.

This is a parent-only event with limited seating, so we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible.

We will offer childcare in our TinyTalkers room for families who need it; however, space is even more limited. If you plan to use childcare, please be sure to RSVP for your child as well.

Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Do you have a question about your child’s school struggles? Ask them here and we will do our best to answer it during our parent night Q&A portion of the event.

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Dr. Swain has a new book - Coming Fall 2026!

Communication Disorders as a Public Health Issue: Prevention, Policy, and Population-Level Perspectives offers a new way of understanding communication health across the lifespan. Co-authored by Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain and an interdisciplinary team of experts, this groundbreaking book explores how speech, language, hearing, and literacy challenges impact education, mental health, healthcare access, and quality of life. Moving beyond traditional clinical models, the book highlights the importance of prevention, early identification, health equity, and systems-level advocacy. Designed for clinicians, educators, administrators, and policymakers, it provides practical frameworks for addressing communication disorders as a critical public health priority and advancing meaningful change in communities nationwide.

Dr. Swain has a new book coming out fall 2026. It is named Communication Disorders as a Public Health Issue: Prevention, Policy, and Population-Level Perspectives. If offers a new way of understanding communication health across the lifespan.

We Are Hiring an SLP!

Want a fun place to work where your ideas, creativity, and expertise truly matter?

Language, Learning & Beyond at the Swain Center is building something special and we would love for you to be a part of it!

  • Full-time or part-time opportunities available now

  • Serve pediatric through adult clients across a wide range of needs

  • Design and lead engaging, interactive language, developmental, and social groups

  • Provide individual therapy that allows for depth, connection, and impact

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Fully licensed SLP required

  • A supportive, growth-focused culture that values learning and collaboration

  • Join a fun, passionate, and team-oriented environment

  • Facility dogs on site because joy belongs at work

  • Meaningful community involvement beyond the therapy room

Apply Now!
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Feeding Program

Starting June 1st, we will be offering 1:1 feeding therapy sessions designed to support children who are picky eaters, avoid certain textures, or have not yet developed age-appropriate chewing skills. If mealtimes feel challenging or stressful, you’re not alone—and support is available.

What will it look like?
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s eating habits, preferences, and challenges. From there, we create an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with you to support the best possible outcomes.

Sessions may include guided parent-child mealtimes, hands-on coaching to reduce stress and uncertainty around feeding, and strategies to help create a calm, supportive environment where your child can build confidence with food and work toward meeting their nutritional needs.