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…
Help Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills
BEFORE READING A BOOK Before you begin, prepare your child. Talk about the cover, point to and read the title, author, and illustrator. Define any words he/she may not know. Name and point to the front and back of the book and talk about any pictures you see. Ask your child to guess what the…
Julie Aills Staff Spotlight
In honor of her three-year work anniversary, we’re giving a special shout out to SLP Julie Aills! Miss Julie joined Columbus Speech & Hearing in 2018. She earned her Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from George Washington University and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State…
Summer Speech Fun
Kids are always on the go and summer is not any different! Here are some fun ideas to help keep your kids busy and work on speech/language skills during the summer! Have a picnic – To work on describing: play “What’s in the Basket?” Place several picnic items (spoon, napkin, play food, etc.) in a…
Simple Things Families Can Do To Help Their Child Become a Reader
Try to read with your child for 20 minutes every day. It’s important to read aloud to your child so they can hear words and sentences being put together into a story. Have your child turn the pages, point out letters and words, and talk about the pictures. Make sure your child has access to…
July Board Spotlight: Barbara Kelley
Columbus Speech & Hearing is a longstanding nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. To recognize the commitment of our 17 Board members, we’re shining a spotlight on these dedicated volunteers. This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Barbara Kelley! Barbara serves as Vice President of People at Safelite Autoglass and has been…
Getting Ready for School
Getting your child ready for school in the morning can feel like a race against the clock. For children with language delays, you may feel that you are constantly giving reminders of what needs to happen next. Maybe you find yourself breaking down the steps even further to complete specific activities. Perhaps your child 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…
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…