--- title: Communication Matters | Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Blog (11) description: Our vision is a community where every individual communicates effectively. (11) --- - CHSC Services & Programs - Speech-Language & Literacy - [Services for Adults](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-services-for-adults/) - [Services for Children](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-literacy-services-for-children/) - [Contract Services](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/community-contract-services-speech-language-literacy/) - [Project ELLA](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/project-ella/) - Hearing Services - [Hearing Evaluations and Testing](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-evaluations-and-testing/) - [Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Services](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-aids-other-hearing-services/) - [Early Intervention Service](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/early-intervention-service/) - Language Interpreting - [Language Interpreting Options](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting-services/) - [American Sign Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting/) - [Spoken Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/spoken-language-interpreting/) - [Book an American Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/) - Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - [Welcome to CCDHH](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/welcome-to-ccdhh/) - [Vocational Rehabilitation Services](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/vocational-rehabilitation-services/) - [Support Services and Advocacy](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/support-services-and-advocacy/) - [Ohio Clinician Mental Health Training](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/ohio-clinician-mental-health-training/) - [American Sign Language (ASL) Classes](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/american-sign-language-asl-classes/) - Locations - [University Circle](https://www.chsc.org/contact/main-center-university-circle-location) - [Broadview Heights](https://www.chsc.org/contact/broadview-heights-location) - [Lyndhurst](https://www.chsc.org/contact/lyndhurst-location) - [Westlake](https://www.chsc.org/contact/westlake-location) - [Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing](https://www.chsc.org/contact/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing) - Giving Back - [Ways to Give](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/) - [Corporate Philanthropy](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/corporate-philanthropy/) - [Fundraising & Events](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/fundraising-events/) - About Us - [About CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/about-chsc/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.chsc.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Leadership](https://www.chsc.org/about/leadership/) - [CHSC Staff](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-staff/) - [Join the CHSC Team](https://www.chsc.org/about/careers/) - [New Partners of CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/new-partners-of-chsc/) - [Volunteer at CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/volunteer/) - [News & Events](https://www.chsc.org/about/events-calendar/) - [Blog](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-blog/) - [Strategic Plan](https://wwwchsc.org/about/strategic-plan/) - [Community Partners](https://www.chsc.org/about/community-partners/) - [Our History](https://www.chsc.org/about/our-history/) - [Ask CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/ask-chsc/) [![chsc-logo](https://blog.chsc.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGOS/chsc-logo.png?width=350&height=101&name=chsc-logo.png)](http://www.chsc.org) [216-231-8787](tel:+1-216-231-8787) - [216-231-8787](tel:+1-216-231-8787) - [Request Appointment](https://share.hsforms.com/1H4Q3P8MbSnma6-uuosE5Qg1y7i5) - [Book an Interpreter]({site_url}language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/) - [Donate Now](https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E353984&id=11) [Client Portal](http://www.hearinghealthportal.com) [Make a Payment](https://pay.gravitypayments.com/link/aa90206b54267fa6992c) [![Opti-Speech Clinical Trial at CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/images/uploads/general/Benefit_web_banner.jpg)](https://transactions.chsc.org/CampaignForm/CHSC/Illuminating+Communication+2018+Benefit) - CHSC Services & Programs - Speech-Language & Literacy - [Services for Adults](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-services-for-adults/) - [Services for Children](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/speech-language-literacy-services-for-children/) - [Contract Services](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/community-contract-services-speech-language-literacy/) - [Project ELLA](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/project-ella/) - Hearing Services - [Hearing Evaluations and Testing](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-evaluations-and-testing/) - [Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Services](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/hearing-aids-other-hearing-services/) - [Early Intervention Service](https://www.chsc.org/hearing-services/early-intervention-service/) - Language Interpreting - [Language Interpreting Options](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting-services/) - [American Sign Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/american-sign-language-interpreting/) - [Spoken Language Interpreting](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/spoken-language-interpreting/) - [Book an American Sign Language Interpreter](https://www.chsc.org/language-interpreting-services/book-an-american-sign-language-interpreter/) - Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - [Welcome to CCDHH](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/welcome-to-ccdhh/) - [Vocational Rehabilitation Services](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/vocational-rehabilitation-services/) - [Support Services and Advocacy](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/support-services-and-advocacy/) - [Ohio Clinician Mental Health Training](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/ohio-clinician-mental-health-training/) - [American Sign Language (ASL) Classes](https://www.chsc.org/community-services/american-sign-language-asl-classes/) - Locations - [University Circle](https://www.chsc.org/contact/main-center-university-circle-location) - [Broadview Heights](https://www.chsc.org/contact/broadview-heights-location) - [Lyndhurst](https://www.chsc.org/contact/lyndhurst-location) - [Westlake](https://www.chsc.org/contact/westlake-location) - [Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing](https://www.chsc.org/contact/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing) - Giving Back - [Ways to Give](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/) - [Corporate Philanthropy](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/corporate-philanthropy/) - [Fundraising & Events](https://www.chsc.org/giving/ways-to-give/fundraising-events/) - About Us - [About CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/about-chsc/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.chsc.org/about/board-of-directors/) - [Leadership](https://www.chsc.org/about/leadership/) - [CHSC Staff](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-staff/) - [Join the CHSC Team](https://www.chsc.org/about/careers/) - [New Partners of CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/new-partners-of-chsc/) - [Volunteer at CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/about/volunteer/) - [News & Events](https://www.chsc.org/about/events-calendar/) - [Blog](https://www.chsc.org/about/chsc-blog/) - [Strategic Plan](https://wwwchsc.org/about/strategic-plan/) - [Community Partners](https://www.chsc.org/about/community-partners/) - [Our History](https://www.chsc.org/about/our-history/) - [Ask CHSC](https://www.chsc.org/ask-chsc/) # Communication Matters ## [Teaching Your Toddler How to Talk Effectively](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/teaching-your-toddler-how-to-talk-effectively) [Carol Theil, CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/carol-theil-ccc-slp) | Posted on November 11, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/teaching-your-toddler-how-to-talk-effectively) Children learn how to [talk](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/10-tips-for-parents-of-children-who-have-just-started-talking-) by imitating others. They mimic what they hear, so it’s important for you to practice [speaking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/your-childs-speech-language-development-birth-to-5-years-) with your child every day. Some words to focus on include nouns, verbs, adjectives and prepositions, which can be applied to daily activities. For example, if you are blowing bubbles with your child, you can emphasize:  [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/teaching-your-toddler-how-to-talk-effectively) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [How to Build Joint Attention Skills in Young Children with Autism](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-build-joint-attention-skills-in-young-children-with-autism) [Chana Feinstein, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/chana-feinstein-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on November 11, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-build-joint-attention-skills-in-young-children-with-autism) **Joint attention** is the ability to shift your attention between an object or event and your communication partner. For example, if a little girl notices an ice cream truck coming down the street, she may look at it, then turn to her father with a hopeful smile before turning back to stare at the ice cream truck. Or, a little boy may be spinning an empty water bottle on the floor, enjoying the movement and shifting colors as the bottle spins. He may look up at his mother and point to the bottle, sharing his enjoyment with her. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-build-joint-attention-skills-in-young-children-with-autism) Tags: [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking), [Autism](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/autism) ## [Common Communication Difficulties of Stroke Survivors](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/common-communication-difficulties-of-stroke-survivors) [Jonathan Plessner, CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jonathan-plessner-ccc-slp) | Posted on September 09, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/common-communication-difficulties-of-stroke-survivors) Suffering from a stroke can be a scary and challenging experience, causing brain damage that may lead to communication difficulties with language, speech, voice, cognition and even swallowing. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/common-communication-difficulties-of-stroke-survivors) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Stroke](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stroke), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice) ## [Benefits of Accent Modification in the Work Place](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/benefits-of-accent-modification-in-the-work-place) [Dalit Burgess, Coordinator of School Services, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/dalit-burgess-coordinator-of-school-services-senior-speech-language-pathologist) | Posted on September 09, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/benefits-of-accent-modification-in-the-work-place) - *Do you miss out on career advancement opportunities because of your accent?* - *Do people often ask you to repeat yourself?* - *Do you avoid speaking in English because you are afraid to make mistakes?* - *Do you struggle to communicate at parties or social events?* Regardless of your native language, an accent can make it harder for others to understand you and cause frustration. An [accent modification program](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/#accent-modification-program) can reduce communication breakdowns, enhancing both your clarity and confidence. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/benefits-of-accent-modification-in-the-work-place) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication) ## [Make Book Reading Interactive](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/make-book-reading-interactive) [Anne M. Calic MA CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/anne-m-calic-ma-ccc-slp) | Posted on September 09, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/make-book-reading-interactive) Reading books with your preschooler is one of the best ways to increase [language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-language-and-how-does-it-develop)and [pre-literacy skills](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/pre-literacy-skills-for-preschoolers).  Language skills include listening (comprehending or understanding of concepts) and speaking (expressing thoughts, ideas, concepts, and feelings). Pre-literacy skills are those behaviors associated with successful [reading development](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/reading-aloud-the-importance-of-a-bedtime-story)and include strong vocabulary and narrative skills, interest in books, print awareness, and phonological awareness. Some phonological awareness tasks for a preschool-aged child are rhyming, segmenting and blending syllables into words, and identifying beginning and ending sounds in words. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/make-book-reading-interactive) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning) ## [10 Reasons to Visit the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/10-reasons-to-visit-the-community-center-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing) [Samantha Taylor](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/samantha-taylor) | Posted on August 08, 2018 There are countless reasons why the [Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH)](https://www.chsc.org/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing/) is a wonderful resource for Deaf individuals as well as those who want to learn more about Deaf culture. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/10-reasons-to-visit-the-community-center-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing) Tags: [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Teens](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens), [Support](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support), [Deaf](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/deaf), [Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), [American Sign Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/american-sign-language), [Interpreting](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/interpreting), [ASL Interpreter](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/asl-interpreter), [ASL](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/asl), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning) ## [12 Commonly-Used Speech Therapy Terms](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/12-commonly-used-speech-therapy-terms) [Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/megan-ahlman-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on August 08, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/12-commonly-used-speech-therapy-terms) Learn some general terms used by Speech Language Pathologists that will help you during your therapy visit. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/12-commonly-used-speech-therapy-terms) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication) ## [Pre-Literacy Skills for Preschoolers](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/pre-literacy-skills-for-preschoolers) [Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/megan-ahlman-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on August 08, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/pre-literacy-skills-for-preschoolers) Children ages 3-5 are considered to be preschool-age. During this time, it is important to lay a strong foundation of [language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-language-and-how-does-it-develop) and literacy skills. Early exposure to a variety of language concepts and literacy themes can prepare your child for success in preschool and ensure they have adequate time to master skills that will help them to thrive in kindergarten. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/pre-literacy-skills-for-preschoolers) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [reading](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading), [literacy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/literacy), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning) ## [Understanding Your Child’s Lisp](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/understanding-your-childs-lisp) [Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/megan-ahlman-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on August 08, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/understanding-your-childs-lisp) A lisp is one of the most common articulation errors targeted in [speech-language therapy](https://www.chsc.org/speech-language/#services-for-children). It is a sound substitution or distortion in which the “s” and “z” sounds are produced inefficiently. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/understanding-your-childs-lisp) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication) ## [Sing a Song to Boost Language Development!](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/sing-a-song-to-boost-language-development) [Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/megan-ahlman-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on July 07, 2018 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/blog-hero.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/sing-a-song-to-boost-language-development) Encouraging your child to speak may lead to frustration for both you and your child. The most beneficial and fun ways to work with your child on using words can be during your daily routines. What does your child love to do with you? Singing and rhyming is a unique way to engage children in routines with built-in opportunities for communication. 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