Help me Through my Transitions
I was born hard of hearing and grew up in Akron, Ohio. I remember going to the speech and hearing center, where I would get regular hearing tests with all those beeping noises. When I came to Columbus to go to Columbus State, I still came in contact with the Columbus Speech & Hearing in…
Types of Hearing Loss
People can experience three types of hearing loss, which can be permanent or reversible. Let’s take a closer look at each of them. Sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss that occurs in the organ of hearing (the cochlea) and the auditory nerve. This hearing loss happens from noise exposure, aging, taking medications that are harmful…
Degrees of Hearing Loss and the Impact on Life
People with hearing loss often downplay the severity of their condition, saying things like, “My hearing loss isn’t that bad” or “I can hear, but I can’t understand.” It is important to understand the different degrees of hearing loss and how they can affect our daily lives. Let’s explore this further. Normal – Hearing falls…
Spring Language Scavenger Hunt
By: Julie Aills, M.A., CCC-SLP April Showers Bring May Flower! This is the perfect time of year to turn your trip to the park or walk around the neighborhood into a spring scavenger hunt. Regardless of the season or the weather, heading outside is always a great speech-language activity! We’ve made two spring scavenger hunt checklists….
A Sense of Belonging
I started receiving services from Columbus Speech & Hearing when my family suspected hearing issues when I was two years old and it has made a huge impact on me and my family’s life. I have had the same audiologist, Dr. Ann Wheat, since the first appointment to test my hearing. I am now 31…
Years of Learning and Fun!
Our son Kieran started receiving speech therapy at CSH at age three, shortly after receiving an Autism diagnosis. Kieran also has severely delayed speech and does not express himself like a “typical” child his age. We immediately found a family at CSH. Through our 5 years there, we saw three SLPs, all of whom did…
What Hearing Aid is the Best for me?
You had your hearing tested and you’re now thinking about hearing aids? How do you know which hearing aid is right for you? Hearing aids can be a new and challenging road to navigate, and Columbus Speech & Hearing is here to help. At Columbus Speech & Hearing, our experienced Audiologists work with individuals of…
Early Characteristics of Autism
By: Sara Beirl, M.A., CF-SLP Early identification of Autism can be helpful for ensuring that children have access to services that help meet their unique needs. Characteristics of Autism can include: Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html It is important to note that Autistic children may not show all of these characteristics. Also, many of these characteristics can overlap…
Mike & Drema
Decades of Dedication
Dr. Michael Delphia has seen Columbus Speech & Hearing evolve through the years. Growing up in Clintonville, he would see CSH, our 1515 Indianola Ave. building, while riding the bus. Then, as an adult and physician in the 1980s, he began to refer patients to our 4110 N. High Street location. In 2010, Dr. Delphia…