The Robbins Center, Communication Science Disorders, Emerson College

We provide a supportive environment where clients and their families learn to overcome a variety of communication disorders and differences. Since opening in 1953, the Robbins Center has provided evaluation and treatment for children and adults with communication problems as well as support programs for family members and caregivers. The Robbins Center is also the primary clinical training facility associated with the nationally respected Emerson College Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Our Specialty Programs

Acquired Communication Disorders

We address cognitive communication challenges due to brain injury such as head trauma, dementia, and stroke.

Developmental Communication Disorders

We are dedicated to the treatment of such disorders as language delay, articulation problems, autism spectrum disorders, and more general developmental delays.

Programs for Voice and Speech

We focus on issues related to voice, fluency and speech. Areas we address in individualized treatment plans include pitch (voice being too high or low), clarity of voice (being free from roughness or breathiness and loud enough to be heard), and clarity of speech (sounds in words being easily understood by others).

Thayer Lindsley Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants and Toddlers

We provide group and individual services to young children and their families.

Fees

Fees for services are modest given the high level of care. For persons unable to afford services, a payment plan or reduced fee schedule may be considered. For information on the current fee structure, contact Robbins_Center [at] emerson.edu (Robbins_Center[at]emerson[dot]edu).

Information and Referral

For more information or to make a referral, contact the Robbins Center by email: Robbins_Center [at] emerson.edu (Robbins_Center[at]emerson[dot]edu) or telephone: 617-824-8323.

Contact & Visit the Robbins Center

The Robbins Center welcomes self-referrals as well as referrals from family members, friends, hospital staff, rehabilitation personnel, physicians, early intervention programs, schools, etc.

The Robbins Center evaluates and treats children and adults regardless of income, race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability.