Aren’t all Hearing Instruments the same?
You may have seen ads on TV or looked at stores with low-cost hearing devices and thought to yourself; really what’s the difference between these hearing instruments and those that are higher priced? Well, thank goodness for research to help answer these unanswered questions! Professor Jerry Punch of the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders and Susanna…
Important Back-to-School Check-up!
Schools are back in session, so now is the time to make sure that your child is getting the most out of his/her learning experience! Hearing is a critical part of a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Even the presence of a mild hearing loss can affect a child’s speech and language development. Sometimes…
Voice Care Tips
Every voice is unique and is a part of how we define ourselves. It is our source of communication, making it a vital part of our everday lives. The Speech Department and Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic knows how important it is for people to protect their voices in everyday situations, so we’ve provided a…
Stuttering Support Group (rainy) Summer Picnic
We had a great showing at the first Eastside Stuttering Support Group’s Summer Picnic. Even the unexpected rain showers didn’t keep the 13 guests from showing up for delicious food, game playing (our personal favorite here at the clinic…Apples to Apples), and as always great company and conversation! Here are some photos of this week’s…
How Do I Know If I Have A Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be gradual and difficult to recognize. Over time, we begin to forget how things really sound, and begin to live in a quieter world. When hearing loss is left untreated it can lead to numerous social and psychological problems, such as isolation and withdrawal. Scheduling regular hearing check-ups is as important as…
Stuttering Support Group Picnic
This August will be our 8 month anniversary of hosting the National Stuttering Associations Eastside Stuttering Support Group. In order to celebrate all of the groups success, and the end of summer, we will be having a picnic celebration tomorrow (Wednesday, August 20th), at one of our members houses. If you would like to join…
Putting for a Cause
Last week we were one of the proud sponsors of the Association for Women In Communications Putting Challenge, a fundraiser for college scholarships. Over the past 10 years, the event has awarded nearly $50,000 to communications students at colleges in Washington state. Clinic Director Ruth Norwood next to the hole sponsored by ESHC The event was held…
Comment Contest Still Going On!
Just a reminder: our comment contest doesn’t end till October 1, 2008! That means, you still have time to win a Starbuck’s coffee drink on us! Don’t waste the oppurtunity to help us learn more about you while you stay updated with all the events going on at Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic. Take a…
Summer Fun Session Round-Up
What a week we had here at the Redmond Office. We have put away our decorations, costumes and paint but are still cherishing every moment with our fabulous speech kids! From pirates to trick-or-treaters these kids sure know how to dress up and have a good time. Thank you to everyone for a fabulous two…
An Evening With Mothers and More
Last night, Speech Program Director, Maryam Sadrzadeh, was invited to speak to a group of women who were from the Mothers and More organization about children’s speech and language development. Maryam was able to provide answers regarding the relationships between hearing and speech and language development, bilingualism, and literacy skills. Throughout the evening, Maryam provided parents with personalized strategies to facilitate improved speech…