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…
Assistive Devices
In today’s world of technological advancements, there are a variety of products that will enhance your listening experience. Many of these assistive devices (ALDs) can be used in conjunction with your hearing aids or cochlear implants while others are used independently. ALDs provide solutions for improved hearing when using the telephone, watching television, or when…
New Dublin Office Open
Columbus Speech and Hearing is opening a new Dublin audiology office, located at 5155 Bradenton Ave., Suite 150 in Dublin, on May 10. The clinic will specialize in audiology services, including: Hearing Evaluations Hearing Aid Sales & Fittings Custom Hearing Protection Did you know? Individuals wait an average of 7 years before scheduling an appointment for…
Diabetes & Hearing Loss
DID YOU KNOW? 1 in every 10 or 34.5 million people in the U.S. have some type of hearing loss. In addition, over 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. CONNECTED? It is possible that the high blood glucose levels associated with diabetes cause damage to the small blood vessels in the inner ear,…