Finding the Right Toys
In past posts we’ve discussed the power of play – how engaging and playing with your child build a strong language skills. For most children and families, when you think of playing, you think of TOYS! With the wide range of toys available on the market it can seem overwhelming deciding which toys will work best…
Transformation through Accent Modification
At Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic, we believe that “transformation begins here” and should not stop at our clinic doors. Our speech and audiology teams are dedicated to guiding each individual through his or her personal journey toward improved communication. We hope that we may expand the impact of our services to those who better our…
The Language & Vocabulary of Math: The Strategies
This is part 3 of a 3-part series discussing the relationship between math and language, as presented by Kathleen Aiken Babineau, M.S., CCC-SLP. We have already talked about vocabulary involved in math, including symbolic, content, and academic vocabulary as well as research in this area. Now, we have reached the best part- what can we…
BHSM Starts Today!
Today marks the first day of Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), a month dedicated to the awareness of hearing and speech disorders along with the professions that help treat the disorder. Did you know that 1 in 10 families in the Puget Sound area are affected by a communication disorder; totaling over 42 million Americans…
The Language & Vocabulary of Math: The Research
This is part 2 of a 3-part series discussing the relationship between math and language, as presented by Kathleen Aiken Babineau, M.S., CCC-SLP. We have already talked about vocabulary involved in math, including symbolic, content, and academic vocabulary. Next, we will discuss research in this area. Fletcher and Santoli (2003) reported that math vocabulary is…
The Language & Vocabulary of Math: The Basics
Math is more than numbers, plus signs, minus signs, division, and multiplication. It is filled with concepts and terminology. This 3-part blog series based on a recent continuing education course offered by Kathleen Aiken Babineau, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses literature regarding the relationship between math and language and offers some strategies to help children understand this…
MLB Supporting Autism Awarenss
Major League Baseball is teaming up with Autism Speaks, an autism science and advocacy organization, in a league-wide effort to recognize Autism Awareness Month in April. All 30 MLB Clubs are raising awareness for the disorder during one home game in April, or on another date during the regular season. Many of the MLB Autism…
Stuttering Awareness on American Idol
For those of you that watch American Idol, you have probably been wowed by the talent and inspiration of contestant Lazaro Arbos who has brought awareness to America about stuttering. The stuttering and speech-language pathology communities thank Arbos for his vulnerability bravery and honesty about living with stuttering. He has opened the eyes and minds of…
The Power of Talking to Your Baby
Last week the New York Times highlighted language and learning in little ones in the well received article “The Power of Talking to Your Baby.” The article was one of the most shared stories online last week, helping to spread the important message of language development in children. The article introduces a concept that our…
Celebrate World Voice Day
World Voice Day is today (April 16th). The celebration of the World Voice Day is scattered around the globe, including concerts, symposia, open houses at voice clinics and voice education institutes, TV shows, radio programs etc. ESHC is celebrating by bringing you some important facts of your voice, and ways in which you can protect it!…