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UF Health University of Florida
College of Public Health & Health Professions University of Florida
Spring Graduation Information
About Overview

Screen Team

circular logo featuring an alligator, a soundwave graphic, and the text “Speech Pathology Audiology.”

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. 
If you are interested in our services at your center or event please contact the co-directors, Drs. Emily Gaines and Kristen Lewandowski.

Kristen M Lewandowski
Department: HP-SLP LANG & HEARING SCI

Kristen M Lewandowski

Instructional Assistant Professor
Phone: (352) 273-6557
Emily A Gaines

Emily A Gaines Au.D., CCC-A

Audiologist
A person sitting in a classroom setting holds a medical device while another person, standing next to them, examines their ear. There are colorful educational posters and a small chair in the background, suggesting a school or pediatric environment.
Two adults are assisting a young child in a classroom. One adult is sitting next to the child, holding an object near the child’s ear, while the other stands at the table using a handheld device. The table has colorful beads and educational supplies, and the background features a blue wall with "Picture Wall" written at the top.
two people seated at a table in a colorful classroom setting, with another person’s hand pointing to a flipbook displaying illustrated pictures of children and a cat; there are notepads and hand sanitizer on the table.
two people in navy scrubs sitting in a classroom or clinic, with one of them holding a PLS-5 test kit, which is used for assessing language skills in children.