Promoting, enhancing health and wellness in the community

Institute for Well-Being at TU offers innovative services, educational programs for community and students alike

By JAMIE ABELL on August 14, 2024

TU's College of Health Professions Institute for Well-Being (IWB) serves as a hub, integrating student learning and evidence-based care for the community. By providing care and participating in programming, students who are supervised by licensed and certified faculty have opportunities to investigate and apply best practices that lead to quality health and wellness outcomes for children and adults.

Scroll through the photos below to see the IWB in action and learn more about some of its programming (all photos courtesy of Alexander Wright at Towson University).

Participants in the Wellness in Stroke and Head Injury (WISH) program had recent or long-term brain injuries or stroke. Here, they practice daily living and movement activities with support from staff and students. More info

The Children’s Therapy program help kids develop motor skills and overcome communication challenges. The preschoolers spend time on the IWB’s playground and participating in group activities. More info

Children in the Social Skills program in the Speech & Language Center practice skills and techniques to achieve successful social communication. More info

The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism provides engaging group programming, like recreational activities, to build a sense of community, strengthen interpersonal skills and deepen self-awareness. More info

Adult participants in the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism programming also learn or enhance life skills, like cooking. More info

The Hearing and Balance Center has state-of-the-art facilities and professional services to provide care to people with dizziness and hearing healthcare needs. More info

At the Hearing and Balance Center, adults and children can receive comprehensive hearing services from assessments to treatments. More info

Overview of Centers

For nearly 50 years, the Hearing and Balance Center has provided comprehensive audiology care, to include hearing tests, hearing aids, auditory processing, newborn hearing and balance assessments. It also serves as the clinical training site for doctoral students in TU's Applied Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program.

The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism offers social programming, training and resources for autistic adults and their families. The center offers social development and education programs, including College Autism Peer Support (CAPS), the autism hiring program, and Friday evening social groups, while also promoting research.

The Occupational Therapy Center enhances independence and quality of life for children, adults and caregivers with affordable, evidence-based services that go beyond traditional systems. Supervised by experienced therapists, and integrated into TU's Occupational Therapy program, students provide individual and group services.

The Speech and Language Center, integral to TU's Speech, Language Pathology degree program, offeres comprehensive screening, evaluation and treatment services for communication concerns in children and adults. The center, supervised by licensed healthcare providers, provides students the ability to provide evidence-based, in-person and telehealth services, enhancing communication and quality of life thorugh applied educational experiences.

Learn more about the IWB and its services, what program may be right for you or your family member, or cost requirements.

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