Lip Reading
In a recent MSNBC article they revealed a new study indicating that babies learn to speak, not just by listening to their parents and caregivers but by watching them. Our little angels are shown to be pretty good lip readers by researchers from Florida Atlatntic University. The group of infants, ranging from four to 12…
We’re Open
After a late start today, our offices are open. Should you be unable to make it into the office, please call (Bellevue – 425.454.1883, Kirkland – 425.899.5050, Redmond – 425.882.4347) or email, and we will reschedule you for a later date. Before leaving your house, please check road conditions and travel safe!
Snow Closure
The Pacific Northwest Snowmageddon has delivered. With a few inches already on the ground and more to come throughout the day, our three offices have been closed for the safety of our staff and patients. If you do have to be out on the roads today, please drive carefully and be prepared. We wish everyone…
Pinterest for SLPs
Speech language pathologists across the country have recently started taking advantage of the new social media site Pinterest. It was started in 2010 and works as a virtual “pinboard” that lets you organize and share all of the wonderful things you find on the internet. You can browse other people’s pinboards to find new and interesting ideas with…
MLK Jr. Day
Today our offices are open, despite snowy weather, but we take the time to honor and remember the late Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a man of service, a man of change and a man of courage. We’ve enjoyed learning more about his work and reading reflections from other members of the Pacific Northwest…
Meet Audiologist Terry Limb
Terry Limb, AuD grew up in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. As a child he knew he wanted to be a professional of some sort, but didn’t discover audiology until his college years. He attended the University of Washington where he received his bachelors and maters degrees, and then went on to receive his doctorate…
Hearing Loss Association
Join The Hearing Loss Association of Bellevue during their first meeting of the year, January 14th, as they learn more about captioned telephones. Adam Young, a representative of CaptionCall will be on hand to discuss the technology, demonstrate how it works and answer any questions you may have. CaptionCall phones enable you to amplify the…
The Best Picture Books for Toddlers
From Dr. Suess to Peter Rabbit, there are many options to choose from for children’s books, but which ones are the most beneficial for toddlers to read? In a recent blog posted by ASHA, parents can find tips and strategies for purchasing the best and most effective children’s books for their toddlers. The blog, written…
Hearing Loss and Technology
In a recent article from the Atlantic, “How the iPod and Other Audio Devices are Destroying Your Ears,” they discuss the damage we are inducing on our ears with everyday use of portable music players. The volume we blast into our ears day after day can be more than 10 times as loud as the recommended listening…
Recess: Good for Concentration
In a recent MSNBC article, they unveiled that children who get more exercise, tend to do better in school. This exercise can be anything from playing during recess to walking to school. The article was created following an article published in the “Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine,” where head researcher Amika Singh and her…