New Year, New Name: What to Know About Better Speech and Hearing Month’s New Name
Since 1972, NAHSA, the National Association for Hearing and Speech Action, has recognized May as Better Speech and Hearing Month. The month raises awareness for and recognizes the 1.5 billion individuals globally who live with hearing loss. In 2024, the observance month will take on a new name, moving forward as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. The change comes…
Evergreen Speech & Hearing Team Participate in Derby Days
We were so excited to be back in the community earlier this summer by participating in the Redmond Derby Days Parade! On Saturday, July 15, our staff and their families walked/danced the parade route while holding signs, blowing bubbles and handing out free earplugs. We were thrilled to be joined by former Kirkland office manager…
Brown Brothers Presentation for BHSM
This May, Evergreen Speech and Hearing celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month with a Zoom presentation from the Brown Brothers. Gabe and Nate have performed on America’s Got Talent and combine music and impersonations. They discussed their journey with music and Autism with the Evergreen Speech and Hearing team. Their performance on America’s Got Talent…
Literacy Tips from Thirty Million Words Initiative
Written by Jennifer Dierenfeld, speech-language pathologist at Evergreen Hearing and Speech I love books. No seriously, I really love books and I especially love children’s books and literature. There’s something about getting lost in a good children’s book that brings me so much joy. As a speech-language pathologist, I love using books to promote speech…
What is Better Hearing and Speech Month?
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, an annual campaign that aims to highlight the importance of communication and raise awareness about hearing, speech and language disorders. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has helped to lead and celebrate this month-long initiative since 1927. What’s the Goal? The theme for Better Hearing and Speech Month changes…
How Does Accent Modification Work?
Everyone speaks with an accent, which vary between regions, states and countries. While some are proud of their accent, others may be frustrated, as the way they speak makes it harder to communicate. Accent modification can help you reduce your accent so that it is easier to converse with others who speak differently than you….
Why Active Reading to Children Matters
In this digital age, there are countless devices to distract us. But there are plenty of reasons why you should still make time for reading, especially with your children. Trust us – the time and focus it takes to read really is worth the effort. Reading a story out loud and engaging your child in…
coaching parents leads to language skills infants
A new study from the University of Washington found that coaching parents leads to better language skills among infants. “Language learning can be ignited during daily routines, such as diaper changes, grocery shopping or sharing a meal. Everyday moments and daily interactions really matter, and parents can create more such moments and be more intentional about…
Speech Summer Fun Days
We’ve got two crazy weeks of games, costumes, and more planned for our speech kiddos this summer!!! The Summer Fun Speech Sessions bring the FUN of camp indoors to our therapy sessions.
Teen Social Skills Group Boot-Camp
We’re looking for an exclusive group of teens to join our Social Skills Group Boot-Camp this summer at our Redmond clinic! Contact slp@everhear.com to reserve your spot!