With graduate student clinicians, identifies and evaluates speech-language disorders; Demonstrates and evaluates use of diagnostic tools; Develops and evaluates treatment plans; Confers with family, counselors, school professionals, and other professionals in the evaluation, treatment, and progress of the client; Uses and demonstrates appropriate treatment methods for receptive and expressive language disabilities, behaviors, and development of alternative means of communication; Required Qualifications. The Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Department supports Western's mission , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.