Lines of Communication

We’re delighted to shine a light on the issue of hearing health in honor of Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual celebration founded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. It’s estimated that 48 million Americans have a significant hearing loss, yet most fail to seek treatment. That should concern all of us because untreated hearing loss puts adults at greater risk of social isolation, depression, falls and cognitive issues. The good news is that when you ad

Recommended by CHC’s Education Specialists Dear CHC Families, We know that this time has been difficult for you all, and while we have seen and spoken to you and your children during your teletherapy sessions, we wanted to reach out and let you all know that we are thinking of you as you have been adjusting to a new (temporary) normal. Keep reminding yourself that you are providing your children with the utmost care and stability during such an uncertain time. In case some of

By Anita Stein-Meyers, Pediatric Audiologist Summer is here and children everywhere are heading off to camp for the time of their lives. Children who receive services at the Center for Hearing and Communication love summer camp. While hearing loss can present certain challenges, being away at camp is typically an all-time favorite experience. The key is to take steps to make sure your child’s needs are fully addressed. Inform the staff of your child’s hearing issues, the devi

By Jeff Wax, Director, Baker Family Emotional Health and Wellness Center at CHC If your child is feeling nervous about starting school in a few days, know that it’s reasonable and normal to feel that way. This is true whether a child is returning to the same school, going to a new one, or entering school for the first time. It can be a bummer that summer’s almost over. We were all just getting used to the summer activities and schedule! Well, yes, seasons change; there are tr

The ABC’s of Literacy By Dana Selznick, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Parent-to-child reading – and later child-to-parent and independent reading – all play a big role in your child’s journey to communicating with spoken language. Reading with a parent is a uniquely meaningful experience for a child with hearing loss because it integrates listening, speech, language and thinking, along with reading. At-home reading is an essential part of CHC’s family-centered, list

CMV: What expectant parents need to know Most people infected with CMV show no signs or symptoms. But the virus can cause serious health problems for babies infected before they are born. In fact CMV is the most common congenital viral infection and the leading nongenetic cause of deafness in children. Every year as many as 40,000 infants in the U.S. are born with CMV. At least 20%—up to 8,000—develop permanent disabilities such as hearing loss, microcephaly, intellectual def

What do you do to cap off a 40-year career in aural habilitation and rehabilitation? If you’re speech therapist Elizabeth (Liz) Ying, you connect with old friends and embark on a new journey. CHC’s therapy for children with cochlear implants Liz Ying is animated as she discusses her plans to raise the industry standards of care for people of all ages who are deaf and hard of hearing. It’s both a new challenge and one she has achieved already. Her pioneering work in auditory-b