“Chunking”
A New York Times Magazine Article came out earlier this week discussing the study of language acquisition and instruction theories. Research has been implemented on “chunking” – children learning or memorizing language in larger lexical chunks, over a word-by-word basis. NY Times describes “chunking” as, “fixed idioms or conventional speech routines,” they go on to explain…
Stuttering in School
The National Stuttering Association sent out some useful tips and facts early this week for parents of children who stutter. We want to share this wonderful resource with you to help guide you and your child through the important first few weeks of school! The webpage includes information to give to your teachers, information for other families…
Hearing Aid Tax Credit
Did you know that a hearing aid tax credit bill is currently in congress? The bill would provide a $500 tax credit toward the purchase of each hearing aid, every five years. If passed, the tax credit would help a number of people, gain access to an increased level of communication. If you’re interested in…
Global Sound Map
Hear the World is working on measuring the sounds of the world by creating a global sound map. The map currently shows sound levels in Chicago and New York (in the United States). The site shows you the decibel level at different sites around the city and shows you where you might want to wear…
Teen Hearing Loss
A few weeks ago a story aired on NPR further explaining the newly found data supporting that one in five teens currently live with a hearing loss. If you have a moment take a listen – a great representation on just what might be happening to our teens ears!
Accent Modification
Speech Program Director Maryam Sadrzadeh recently attended a workshop for Compton PESL, a program for modifying or reducing foreign accents. The workshop was held in Philadelphia, and covered digital recordings, the screening process, transcription of American English Speech using IPA, interpretation of evaluation results, creating customized therapy plans, measuring results and much more. Strong accents…
Never Forget
Today we remember and honor those lives lost nine years ago on September 11, 2001.
Fun with the Eastside SSG
This summer the NSA Eastside Stuttering Support Group (SSG) took a trip to the putt-putt course for a fun filled evening of competition! Staff of ESHC, members of the SSG along with friends and family hit the putting green at Redmond Willows Run Golf Course. To see photos from the day of fun, check out…
Back to School Study Tips
In a recent New York Times article they discussed new evidence demonstrating the ineffectiveness of old study habit theories. We’ve all experienced the pain staking study session – crammed in a quiet room, no visual or auditory distractions, going over one topic until it is jammed into our heads, and not stopping the session until study goals…
International Literacy Day
September 8th marks the International celebration and awareness campaign on literacy. The holiday was declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1964. Year round UNESCO seeks to keep literacy high on national, regional and international agendas. Through literacy programs UNESCO aims to create a literate world and promote literacy for…