Calista & Emmaline Donham
Emmaline and Coco are two girls who look alike but have completely different personalities. Emmaline is a take-charge leader who loves animals. She loves hockey and dancing, and her mom fully expects Emmaline to merge the two into the ultimate hockey ballerina. Coco is thoughtful and observant. Mom says Coco is a “work smarter not…
Talk Tips To Go: There’s a Correct Way to Hold my Mouth?
There’s a correct way to hold my mouth? Answer: YES!
1. Lips lightly closed together
2. Tongue tip on alveolar ridge
3. The rest of your tongue suctioned lightly along the roof
Orofacial Myo-what?
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Denman
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…
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…
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…
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…
Facts About Communication Disorders
Communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in the US. 28-60% of children with a speech and language deficit have a sibling and/or parent who is also affected. The prevalence of speech sound disorder in young children is 8- 9%. By first grade, roughly five percent of children have noticeable speech disorders, the majority…
Summer Activities for Babies and Toddlers
Language: Use the same phrases (“Look! I see a…”) and simple sentences with your child. Match the length of your sentence with your child’s sounds/words (if your child uses 1 word, you use 1 word). Use gestures and pointing to help encourage understanding. Label items and pictures (“ice cream cone”) but also describe them (cold,…
Activities to Encourage Speech & Language Development, Birth – 2 Years
Encourage your baby to make vowel-like and consonant-vowel sounds such as “ma,” “da,” and “ba.” Reinforce attempts by maintaining eye contact, responding with speech, and imitating vocalizations using different patterns and emphasis. For example, raise the pitch of your voice to indicate a question. Imitate your baby’s laughter and facial expressions. Teach your baby to…