Staff Spotlight: Sarah Denman
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In January’s Staff Spotlight, we are featuring Sarah Denman. Sarah is an exceptional speech-language pathologist and has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing since 2016- going on six years! Sara earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology & Bachelor’s in Speech & Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. A recipient 2020 Walter & Marian…
New Year Better Hearing
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Make 2022 the year of better hearing. Did you know you should have your hearing checked regularly? Similar to vision, hearing can start to decline over time, and the earlier hearing loss is detected, the better the treatment outcome is likely to be. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recommends that adults screen for hearing impairment…
OTC Hearing Aids: What You Should Know
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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!
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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…
Talk Tips To Go: Holiday Events Around Town
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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…
Protecting Your Child’s Hearing Health
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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
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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…
Apple Time
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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…
Audiology Awareness Month in the Time of COVID
October is National Audiology Awareness Month. Established by the American Academy of Audiology in 2008, it provides an opportunity to raise public awareness of audiology and the importance of wearing hearing protection to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.[1] Hearing loss is a global epidemic that affects an estimated 48 million Americans.[2] The World Health Organization (WHO)…