UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA


have speech and hearing problems which are handicapping in nature. In addition
to losses in hearing, such impairment includes: stuttering, cleft palate speech, articulatory
problems, paralyses, voice abnormalities. Special instruction is provided to meet the
needs of foreign speaking students.
 In pursuance of its function the clinic conducts an examination of all incoming
students during the week of orientation for the purpose of discovering those who need
special instruction.
 In addition to diagnostic and remedial speech service, the clinic offers complete
hearing evaluation. This service gives attention to various methods for the conserva-
tion of hearing and includes the fitting of hearing aids.

 READING LABORATORY AND CLINIC
 The Reading Laboratory and Clinic is the center for training and research in
reading and the allied language arts. The clinic is situated on the north side of the
third floor of Anderson Hall. The office of the Head of this clinic is in Room 310,
Anderson Hall, telephone extension 379.
 Through the use of interviews and diagnostic tests, the clinic plans a program of
study and training in reading skills for each individual who demonstrates a need for
assistance. This training is undertaken at the clinic under the supervision of trained
personnel. The program is scheduled according to the needs of the student, the time
available, and the amount of training necessary for permanent improvement of reading
skills. Training in reading is available in the clinic to any registered University student
upon application to the clinic.
 In addition to remedial functions, the clinic trains teachers and graduate students
in the techniques of diagnosis and remediation. This training is carried on through
the medium of laboratory courses and participation in the work of the clinic. The
clinic also carries on a program of research in many aspects of the field of reading and
aids students and faculty members engaged in allied research.

 ADAPTED AND CORRECTIVE EXERCISES
 The Adapted and Corrective Exercises Division of the Department of Required
Physical Education assists those students who have physical deviations which necessitate
individual consideration in developing a sports program that is within the limits of
their physical capacity. In planning these programs, due consideration is given to the
individual's interests and the social and recreational needs of adult life. This unit is
located in the Florida Gymnasium. The office of the Head of this division is Room
134, Florida Gymnasium, telephone extension 244.
 Programs of functional exercise are provided for those students having physical
deviations that can be corrected or improved by such work. In such cases the exercise
takes precedence but is not a substitute for the requirements for developing the recrea-
tional program. The work is conducted under careful supervision and is based on ade-
quate medical diagnosis and information.

 MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
 The staff of the Department of Student Health provides diagnostic and consultative
services to the Center.
 The reader should refer to the description of Student Health Service.