What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is defined as a hearing reduction of 30…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise induced hearing loss is the second most common form of hearing loss (ranking behind presbycusis, hearing loss related to normal aging), and is the most preventable type. How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that won’t impact our hearing….
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is…
Activities to Encourage Speech & Language Development, 4 – 6 Years Old
When your child starts a conversation, give your full attention whenever possible. Make sure you have your child’s attention before you speak. Acknowledge, encourage, and praise all attempts to speak. Show that you understand the word or phrase by fulfilling the request, if appropriate. Pause after speaking. This gives your child a chance to continue…
Stars, Stripes & Kites! Fun Crafts to do this 4th of July Weekend!
It’s an exciting time when your child becomes more verbal! During these developmental times, however, some children may show signs of articulation or speech disorders. Articulation is how we make speech sounds using our mouth, lips, and tongue, and teeth. Language refers to the words we understand and how we use them to share ideas…
Dublin Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
On May 13, the Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSHC) staff and Board, as well as members of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of our new Dublin audiology office with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, only 1 in 5 people who need a hearing aid…
Board Member Spotlight: R. Travis Upton
Columbus Speech & Hearing is a nonprofit organization governed by a dedicated Board of Directors. The 17 members that make up our Board are volunteers with a deep passion for CSHC, selflessly offering their time, talent and treasure to advance the mission. To recognize their commitment to CSHC, we’re shining a spotlight on each of…
Helpful Speech Websites & Internet Resources
columbusspeech.org | Columbus Speech & Hearing asha.org | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association apraxia-kids.org | A wealth of information on Childhood Apraxia of Speech. autistic advocacy.net | Autistic Self-Advocacy Network hanen.org | Provides parents, caregivers, early childhood educators and professionals with the knowledge and training to help young children develop the best possible language, social, and literacy…
Home Strategies for Infants and Toddlers
Routines Where could you add simple directions, gestures, signs, silly sounds, word approximations to your daily routines? Mealtime Go to your chair (point or take them there at first, then fade to verbal direction only). “Want to eat?” Use the sign, and pause–encouraging to try. Offer a choice of foods, using the words “Do you want…
June Staff Spotlight: Dr. Kayla Kirk
This month’s Staff Spotlight is Dr. Kayla Kirk! Dr. Kirk specializes in diagnostic and rehabilitative services for pediatric and adult patients with an emphasis on diagnostic services and hearing aid dispensing. She also provides aural rehabilitation for patients using cochlear implants. Dr. Kirk is a member of the American Academy of Audiology and volunteers on…