Walker Scottish Rite Clinic

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! 🐰

04/04/2026

April showers bring...Canadian Geese?! 😊No foolin'! Walker Pond at The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum has fish, and Walker Pond (aka bioswale) at Walker Hall has geese (sometimes).

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04/02/2026

We had a great week with all of our princes and princesses! All the kids are royalty at the Walker Scottish Rite Clinic. 👑

Maryville University Walker College of Health Professions Scottish Rite - Valley of Saint Louis Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri

04/01/2026

🌟 Happy Autism Awareness Month🌟

Many children with autism benefit from using AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to support their communication 💬

AAC can:
✨ Provide visual supports for understanding and using language
✨ Support expressing wants, needs, and choices
✨ Reduce frustration when communication is difficult
✨ Help with participation in daily activities
✨ Build confidence and independence

Families can access AAC through:
✨ Insurance / Medicaid funding
✨ School-based services (IEP)
✨ Free trials from AAC companies

Visit this website to learn more about supporting communication with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Everyone has something to say. Working closely with the AAC community, we build apps and share best practice to help you communicate with the world.

03/28/2026

We fondly remember long-time supporter, Peggy Swisher-Piotraschke, who sadly passed away in 2025. Through a tremendous bequest gift left in her estate plan and recently presented to the Clinic, Peggy has created a lasting legacy of helping children. We feel blessed to have known Peggy and sincerely appreciate her dedication to making a difference in the lives of children. "Whenever you add value to the lives of other people, you are leaving footprints on the sands of time that live on.” ~ Emeasoba George
Maryville University Walker College of Health Professions Scottish Rite - Valley of Saint Louis

03/24/2026

Hi families! 👋 Did You Know You Can Borrow Assistive Technology?

If your child uses assistive technology as part of their speech or learning goals, this can be a helpful way to explore tools that support the strategies recommended by your child’s SLP or school team. Families can borrow a variety of devices—such as AAC devices, tablets/iPads with communication apps, computer access tools, vision or hearing supports, and daily living aids.

Devices can typically be borrowed for about 5 weeks and are shipped to borrowers at no cost, making it easier for families across Missouri to try technology that may support communication.

This can be a great option if:
• You want to try a communication device before purchasing
• Your child’s current device is being repaired
• You want to explore tools that might support speech, learning, or daily tasks

🔗 Learn more about the Missouri Assistive Technology Device Loan Program:
https://at.mo.gov/device-loan/

The device loan program offers Missourians a wide variety of assistive technology for use during device trials, when personal devices are in for repair or for exploration.  

03/19/2026

Thanks to everyone who looked for Pho-Gnome! He’s glad to be home!

03/19/2026

Clue #2!

03/18/2026

Can you find Pho-Gnome?? Happy hunting!

03/13/2026

Thanks to the Lindbergh Early Childhood Education Center for inviting the Walker Clinic to spread the word about our services to families in the area at the resource fair! Maryville University Walker College of Health Professions Scottish Rite - Valley of Saint Louis

03/12/2026

Let's celebrate good people coming together! Our on-ground Walker-Guzzardo scholarship recipient, Alyce, was so excited to meet Sister Margaret for lunch at the Clinic today! They bonded over a passion for helping others.
Maryville University Walker College of Health Professions Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri

03/05/2026

It's "Read Across America" week! Donate the books your children have outgrown to the Walker Clinic's Little Lending Libraries!
We have one at the Lincoln County Health Department (Troy), the Jefferson County Health Department (Arnold), and the Tabernacle HUB (St. Louis City)! Or drop them at the main Clinic at Maryville and we can share the love of reading!
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