5 Fireworks Sensory Tips for Speech & Language Learners
Fireworks are a classic part of summer celebrations. But for children with language or sensory needs, fireworks can sometimes feel more stressful than fun. The loud booms, bright flashes, and unpredictable environment may be overwhelming, especially for kids who are still learning how to express their needs or manage sensory input. As a parent, you…
5 Summer Speech Therapy Tips for Parents
Written by Carrie Bollentino, M.S., CCC-SLP Summer is full of fun, sun, and exciting events, including fireworks! Here are 5 easy ways to turn summer activities into speech and language opportunities for your child: 1. Water Play Words Use sprinklers, pools, or water tables to teach action words (splash, pour, drip), location words (in, under,…
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18th Annual Great Communicators Golf Classic
2025 Golf Classic Get ready to “par-tee” with Columbus Speech & Hearing at our 18th annual Great Communicators Golf Classic! Let’s swing into the summer season on May 12, 2025 with a round of golf at The Club at Tartan Fields. “Putt” your golfing skills to the test in front of friends, build new connections,…
Gus’s Story
Written by Lova Lantz Imagine how you would feel if you had something you wanted to say and were unable to say it. How frustrated you would be. How angry. Also imagine that you are two years old and trying to make sense of the world. That was Gus, before he made a connection with…
James O. Dye
James O. Dye is an accomplished health care executive with nearly three decades of industry experience, including more than 15 years in leadership and management roles. Since 2017, Dye has served as president & CEO for Columbus Speech & Hearing, where he leads the non-profit’s efforts to provide critical speech and audiology services to clients…
Our Nonprofit Impact
Columbus Speech & Hearing is a nonprofit speech and hearing clinic in central Ohio. We have over 100 years of history treating communication disorders. You can make an impact in our work. When you donate, get involved as a volunteer, request an appointment, or simply recommend us to a friend — you create possibilities for the…
DeafBlind Action
Visit our main SSP page to learn more about Columbus Speech & Hearing’s SSP/CN program and services. Ohio Population of the DeafBlind Deafblindness is a spectrum of combined vision and hearing loss. For most, vision and hearing continue to get worse over time. DeafBlind struggle to communicate and navigate the world without two key senses….
Tinnitus Treatment in Central Ohio
Over 25 million Americans (approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population) experience some form of tinnitus. Tinnitus is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears” but can also be perceived as buzzing, hissing, crickets, swooshing, or other sounds when no external sound is present. The severity of tinnitus can range from non-bothersome to…