OTC Hearing Aids: What You Should Know
By: Jennifer Thomson, Au.D. It is estimated that 1 in 8 Americans and nearly 1.1 million Ohioans have hearing loss. Typically, people wait an average of 7 years before seeking help for their hearing loss. In late October 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established rules for a class of over the counter (OTC)…
Winter Speech/Language Activities for Home!
We all know that month of the year when the Holidays finally draw to an end, the weather somehow becomes that much colder, and managing a 5:00 p.m. sunset starts to seem impossible…that’s right, it’s January. But, have no fear! Columbus Speech & Hearing is here to give you some fun, at-home activity ideas to…
Toy Safety and Noise
December is Safe Toy and Awareness Month. Due to the holiday season, December is the biggest gift-giving month worldwide! When making toy purchases, safety is a big issue. Is this toy age-appropriate, are the pieces a choking hazard, and the ever-popular, will they shoot their eye out?! How often is noise level considered in your…
Talk Tips To Go: Holiday Events Around Town
By : Claire Slavik, M.A., CCC-SLP December brings colder temperatures, Winter Break from school, and plenty of festive events happening all throughout Central Ohio. Take advantage of these family-friendly events happening around town to target speech and language skills this holiday season! Wildlights at Columbus Zoo When: November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022 Go…
Cocktail Party Effect
Holiday parties and gatherings in environments where multiple conversations are going on at once can make a less than accommodating listening environment creating a situation that audiologists refer to as the “cocktail-party” effect. The cocktail party effect refers to the ability to focus one’s attention on a particular speaker while being able to filter out…
Protecting Your Child’s Hearing Health
By: Dr. Jennifer Thomson With the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote learning, many children utilized some type of headphones during their lessons. Research suggests that if small children use headphones, they might have trouble understanding in noisy situations as early as their teens. It is suggested that by the time these children are…
Talk Tips To Go: Home Resources
By: Susan Dabo Turkeys, pumpkins, food, football, homework….homework???!!! Who wants to do homework with so many fun things to do in November but working on the skills being taught in speech therapy at home is very important for progress. Here are some resources to help make practicing at home fun: PBS KIDS – They have…
COLUMBUS SPEECH & HEARING LAUNCHES BRAND REFRESH
New brand look and website reflects the continuation of our evolving goals and mission Since 1923, Columbus Speech & Hearing’s mission has been to unlock potential for individuals with communication challenges through all stages of life. Our team and its vision have evolved to better serve patients over the years, and it’s important that the…
Halloween Hop Mystery Raffle
Our mystery raffle is loaded up with prizes and ready to make its way to Halloween Hop this Saturday! Our local partners have given us so many wonderful donations that our mystery raffle prize is valued at over $1000! Our generous donors include: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Graeter’s Ice Cream Legoland Columbus Dublin Toy Emporium…
Apple Time
By: Amanda Cifuentes, M.S., CCC-SLP Season changes are always fun and exciting. Fall is associated with many things, including apples! Here are a few ways to incorporate speech and language practice while enjoying a delicious and healthy snack: Stamping with Apples: Time to get creative! Cut an apple in half, and dip the flat side…