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!
Speech-Language Therapy In Bellevue
We now offer speech-language therapy in three convenient Eastside locations. We are excited to announce our speech department’s expansion to our Bellevue Clinic! Appointment availability starts in April 2018! Book your appointment now by calling 425-454-1883 or emailing slp@everhear.com.
Apps We Love
Here at ESHC, our speech-language pathologists try to make every session fun and motivating for your child. The “Toca Tea Party” app has been a huge hit, with no mess to clean up! This app is generally used with children from about ages 2-7. “Toca Tea Party” hasn’t been designed specifically for speech-pathologists, but it…
5 Non-Techy Gift Ideas to Promote Kids’ Language & Learning
It seems that a lot of children these days prefer TV, tablets and phones to the old-school toys and board games. It is true that there are technological resources that promote development of language, but we must also not forget about the play-and-learn component from our own childhoods. This holiday season, we have some ideas…
Winter Wonderland at ESHC!
This winter we are happy to invite you to our Winter Wonderland Days at Evergreen Speech & Hearing Clinic. Our SLP’s are excited to play games, color and make crafts with patients during their speech therapy sessions. Just schedule your regular appointments and come prepared for a lot of fun! – Evergreen Speech Team
Animal-Assisted Speech Therapy at ESHC
Maybe you’ve gotten to see Ritter, a six-year-old chocolate lab, wagging his tail as he walks down the hallway or greets patients in the waiting area and wondered, “Why is there at dog at ESHC and what does he do?” Ritter is ESHC’s Resident Therapy Dog who works with his handler and speech-language pathologist, Jennifer Dierenfeld,…