Can background TV noise harm child language development?
A recent study, published in the Journal of Children and Media, suggests that something as seemingly minor as background television noise can negatively impact the quantity and quality of parents’ spoken language to their children. Previous research has shown most infants and toddlers pay little active attention to background television because the adult-directed programs are largely incomprehensible; however,…
SLP Maryam heads to Guatemala!
ESHC Speech-Language Pathologist, Maryam, has joined with a group of University of Washington graduate students traveling to Guatemala with Hearts In Motion, a non-profit organization that provides care and medical treatment for children, families, and communities through its programs and sponsorships in the U.S., and Central and South America. The group is providing speech-related services to…
Summer Reading Lists help kids stay on track with literacy
School is out and summer is officially here! While it can be tempting to forget about academics with all the fun and sun, studies show students can lose up to 2 months of reading achievement over the summer. Encourage your child to stay on track with their literacy by putting together a fun summer reading program for…
The Benefits of Animal Assisted Speech Therapy for Children
At Evergreen Speech and Hearing, you don’t need to convince us of the beneficial role animals play in child developmental therapy. We see it up close and personal, thanks to our lovable therapy pooch, Ritter. But we’re not the only ones singing the praises of therapy animals. In a presentation offered by Sheila Bernstein, SLP.D.,…
Join us for ‘Story Telling with Ritter!’
Month of May Book Drive
To raise literacy awareness during Better Hearing & Speech Month, we will be accepting gently used book donations throughout the month of May. Books can be brought to any of our three offices, and will be donated at the end of the month to local literacy awareness groups. Join with us this May to give the gift of reading…
Join us: Advanced Communication Workshop!
Join us on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30pm for our Advanced Communication Workshop, which covers a wide range of informative and helpful topics to assist those managing hearing and speech challenges. The workshop is put together in partnership with the University of Washington’s Audiology Department, bringing the latest in research and education to the rooms…
3-Year-Old Children’s Attention Span developed by ‘I Spy’ Game
“I spy, with my little eye, something blue.” Parents often play the ‘I spy’ game with children to avert boredom on long car rides or trips to the grocery store. A form of the game, where children quickly spot objects, is shown to enhance their ability to learn and navigate cluttered environments, new research shows….
Full Newsletter Article: ESHC turns 35!
In 1979, the Sony Walkman was released, the Supersonics won the NBA championship, and Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic opened its doors for the first time. “I can’t believe it’s been 35 years since I started Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic…” says founder Dr. Thomas Norwood, AU.D. Evergreen Speech and Hearing now spans three clinic…
Breaking the Stigma of Stuttering
Katherine Preston is the author of Out With It: How Stuttering Helped Me Find My Voice, a memoir that chronicles the journey she went on to come to terms with her voice. She is also a public speaker, talking about the necessity of vulnerability and diversity in the workplace. I spent years of my childhood…