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This fall, the community that makes transformational moments at the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic possible will gather for the KidTalk Celebration Gala. The Gala is the Clinic's largest fundraiser and is set for Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at the Missouri Athletic Club – Clayton. Could your company be a sponsor or donate a silent auction…

The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic at Maryville University hosted a PROMPT Institute training in St. Louis, May 16 - 17, 2026. Speech-language pathologists (SLP) attended this training to learn the PROMPT techniques for children with severe communication disorders. PROMPT's multidimensional therapy approach integrates physical-sensory, cognitive-linguistic, and social-emotional aspects to develop motor skills for effective communication.…

Thanks to Cardinals Care and the Cardinal's Player Ticket Program, children of the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic received an on-the-field experience at Busch Stadium to watch batting practice. Topping it all off, Cardinals manager, Oliver "Oli" Marmol, greeted each child and they received tickets to the Cardinals game that night. What an exciting time for…

The Walker Scottish Rite Clinic's "KidTalk" newsletter is back in electronic format! Fall 2025 KidTalk Newsletter Click the newspaper icon at the bottom of the website or sign-up here (link) to receive our quarterly e-newsletter. Encourage your friends to sign up as well!

KMOV TV anchor, Laura Hettiger, interviewed Walker Scottish Rite Clinic director, Jacob Gutshall, on reducing the stigma around stuttering. View the full interview here: KMOV CBS TV My St. Louis Live

Fox2 News anchor, Margie Ellisor, interviewed Walker Scottish Rite Clinic speech-language pathologist, Nina Mendoza, to help spread the word about childhood speech and language disorders. View the full interview here: FOX2 News Interview 6/16/2025

In a groundbreaking partnership, Maryville University’s Walker Scottish Rite Speech Clinic and its Music Therapy program are coming together to create a joyful and effective environment for young children facing communication challenges. This innovative collaboration harnesses the power of song and speech, providing essential support not only to children but also to their families. Read the…

In a remarkable display of community spirit and compassion throughout the past year, the Missouri Athletic Club’s (M.A.C.) Charitable Society for Children (CSC) and Maryville University’s Walker Scottish Rite Clinic have completed a successful fundraising partnership benefiting preschool-age clients with communication disorders. Read the full article here: MAC Walker Partnership

Maryville University Speech-Language Pathologist Nina Mendoza joins the Fox2 morning t.v. show to talk about the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic offering free in-person and teletherapy to families and she provides recommendations of books to gift to help children practice speech and language. See the full interview here: FOX2 Interview

Watch the full news segment: ST LOUIS BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS FOCUS ON HEALTH KSDK "5 On Your Side" news reporter, Travis Cummings, visited with Nina Mendoza, Walker Clinic's speech-language pathologist, during the back-to-school event held at the Tabernacle HUB. "ST. LOUIS — School will be back in session for students in St. Louis in less than a…