The UF Screen Team is a faculty and student run program that provides free professional and compassionate speech, language and hearing screening services to children enrolled in early intervention programs, daycares, and public and private educational institutions throughout north central and northeast Florida. We aim to significantly improve the pediatric populations access of care in our community. Our goal is to put the child and their families first providing counseling, education, support, and advocacy.
Services We Provide
- Hearing screenings
- Speech and language screenings
- Consultation for language enriched classrooms
- Early education specialist training on speech, language, and hearing development
- Family education and resources on speech, language, and hearing development
- Appropriate referrals
Currently we are affiliated with Head Start programs in Alachua, Marion and Duval county.Â
If you are interested in our services at your center or event please contact the co-directors, Dr. Emily Gaines and Kristen Lewandowski.
Kristen M Lewandowski
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DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
PO BOX 100174
GAINESVILLE FL 32610-0174
Kristen Lewandowski, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech pathologist who comes to the University of Florida with 10+ years of clinical experience in our community. She most recently worked as a school-based speech pathologist evaluating and treating school age speech and language disorders. During that time, she worked PRN at an in-patient rehab facility and an outpatient pediatric practice. Prior to that, she was the director of rehab in a skilled nursing facility where she also evaluated and treated speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Her areas of clinical interest include children and adults with autism and related disorders, augmentative/alternative communication, adult/geriatric language and cognitive disorders, client-centered care, mental wellness, and clinical education/training.
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Teaching Excellence2025 · University of Florida
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Teaching Excellence2024 · University of Florida
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Teaching Excellence2023 · University of Florida
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Leadership Development Program2023 · Florida Speech-Language Hearing Association
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Teaching Excellence2022 · University of Florida
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Thomas B. Abbott Scholarship2009 · University of Florida
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Sharp Scholarship2006 · Oakland University
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CCC-SLPASHA
- 2025 Brain Sciences
- 2024 The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
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Nov 2022
ACTIVE
Comparing the effectiveness of telehealth to in-person delivery of combined metacognitive and attention training in Veterans with MTBI/PTSDUS DEPT OF VET AFF GAINESVILLE MED CTR · Principal Investigator
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Oct 2018
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Sep 2024
INSPIRE: Interdisciplinary Related Services Personnel Preparation for Early ChildhoodUS DEPT OF EDUCATION · Co-Investigator
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2024
Doctoral StudentUniversity of Florida, College of Education, Doctorate in Education
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2010
M.A. in Communication Sciences and DisordersUniversity of Florida
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2008
Post-baccalaureate in Communication Sciences and DisordersWayne State University
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2006
B.A. in Linguistics with Minor in FrenchOakland University
Emily A Gaines Au.D., CCC-A
Hello, I am Emily Gaines, a clinical audiologist at the University of Florida. I was inspired to pursue this field because I was born with a cleft lip and palate and received care at the University of Florida Craniofacial Clinic throughout my childhood and adolescence. I was fortunate to be supported by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including audiologists, whose care made a lasting impact on me.
I am a double Gator; I got my bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and my doctor of audiology from the University of Florida. I have been privileged to contribute to the clinical education and training of future audiologists, both through supervising students in clinical settings and teaching graduate-level courses.
My personal experience as a patient inspired me to pursue a career in healthcare and ultimately led me to audiology, where I can combine my passion for science with helping others improve their quality of life.
Helping individuals of all ages improve their hearing and engage more fully with the world around them is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
In addition, I enjoy developing innovative teaching materials and patient resources that make hearing healthcare more approachable and effective. My goal as a provider is to support families in making informed decisions about their hearing healthcare. I strive to address the auditory and psychosocial aspects of hearing and health.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, reading, attending concerts and spending time outdoors with my husband and two daughters.
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2013
Au.D. – AudiologyUniversity of Florida
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2009
BA – Communication Sciences and DisordersUniversity of Florida
