--- title: Communication Matters | Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Blog | Hearing (2) description: Hearing | Our vision is a community where every individual communicates effectively. (2) --- - 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 ## [Face Masks Make Communication Difficult for Those with Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/face-masks-make-communication-difficult-for-those-with-hearing-loss) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on July 07, 2020 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/iStock-1205027546.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/face-masks-make-communication-difficult-for-those-with-hearing-loss) With the COVID-19 global pandemic and the suggested (and at times required) use of face masks, people with [**hearing loss**](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-hearing-communication-disorder) are limited in their ability to use their vision to support their hearing and [communication.](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-communication-matters) [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/face-masks-make-communication-difficult-for-those-with-hearing-loss) Tags: [Hearing Aid](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid), [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), [Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears), [Face masks](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/face-masks) ## [Are My Hearing Aids Programmed Correctly?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/are-my-hearing-aids-programmed-correctly) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on April 04, 2020 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/Hearing%20aid%20by%20man's%20ear-1.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/are-my-hearing-aids-programmed-correctly) [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/are-my-hearing-aids-programmed-correctly) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Hearing Aid](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid), [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing Aids](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing) ## ["Selective Hearing" - or Hearing Loss?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/selective-hearing-or-hearing-loss) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on March 03, 2020 [![](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/Couple%20watching%20TV.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/selective-hearing-or-hearing-loss) Very often, spouses and life-partners will suggest that their loved one has “selective” hearing – a self-made term indicating that they can hear perfectly fine most of the time, but tend not to hear their partner speaking. Is it simply a matter of “tuning out” – or could it be something else? [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/selective-hearing-or-hearing-loss) Tags: [Hearing Aid](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid), [Hearing Aids](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), [Support](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support), [Hard of Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss) ## [Barotrauma: Ear Pain During Airplane Flights](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/barotrauma-ear-pain-during-airplane-flights) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on December 12, 2019 [![iStock-519002912](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/PHOTOS%20AUDIOLOGY/iStock-519002912.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/barotrauma-ear-pain-during-airplane-flights) Barotrauma is the term used to describe the discomfort or injury caused by increased air pressure during airplane flights (or increased water pressure when scuba diving). [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/barotrauma-ear-pain-during-airplane-flights) Tags: [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears), [Ear Pain](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-pain), [Ear Anatomy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-anatomy) ## [8 Ways to Encourage a Loved One to Have A Hearing Test](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/8-ways-to-encourage-a-loved-one-to-have-a-hearing-test) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on September 09, 2019 [![Readingthenewspaper-1](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Readingthenewspaper-1.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/8-ways-to-encourage-a-loved-one-to-have-a-hearing-test) Hearing loss generally happens gradually over a long period of time. Often, the subtle, and not so subtle, signs of hearing difficulty are more apparent to significant partners than it is to the person with the hearing loss.  [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/8-ways-to-encourage-a-loved-one-to-have-a-hearing-test) Tags: [Hearing Aid](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid), [Hearing Aids](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Support](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support), [Caregiving](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/caregiving), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears) ## [Tips for Safely Cleaning Your Child's Ears](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/tips-for-safely-cleaning-your-childs-ears) [Akilah Porter, Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter-marketing-coordinator) | Posted on July 07, 2019 [![ear diagram-1](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/ear%20diagram-1.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/tips-for-safely-cleaning-your-childs-ears) Good [ear](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-ears-hearing) hygiene is often associated with the presence of earwax, commonly known as cerumen. Wax may not be visually pleasing, but it is beneficial to your health. This substance is naturally produced in the ear canal and acts as a protective lubricate against external objects such as dust, dirt, and insects. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/tips-for-safely-cleaning-your-childs-ears) Tags: [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Teens](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens), [Caregiving](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/caregiving), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears) ## [Diabetes and Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/diabetes-and-hearing-loss) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on May 05, 2019 [![friends enjoying meal](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/friends%20enjoying%20meal.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/diabetes-and-hearing-loss) The number of people in the United States diagnosed with diabetes has risen to more than 50 percent in the last decade. If you’re one of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, take note!  Research indicates that people with diabetes are more than twice as likely to develop [hearing loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-hearing-loss) compared to those without the disease. The rate of hearing loss is 30 percent higher for the 84 million adults in the U.S. who are prediabetic compared to those with normal blood glucose levels. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/diabetes-and-hearing-loss) Tags: [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears) ## [6 Ways to Use Your Eyes to Help You to Hear](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/6-ways-to-use-your-eyes-to-hear) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on May 05, 2019 [![Man Struggling to Hear](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Man%20Struggling%20to%20Hear.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/6-ways-to-use-your-eyes-to-hear) Everyone uses their vision to support their [hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-hearing-works). For example, if we see lightning, we know there will be thunder, or if we see something fall, we know it will make a sound. Even without sound, we can watch a football game and often “see” what an unhappy coach is saying to a player who fumbled the ball. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/6-ways-to-use-your-eyes-to-hear) Tags: [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears) ## [Foods That Help Promote Healthy Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/foods-that-promote-healthy-hearing) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on May 05, 2019 [![family baking](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/family%20baking.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/foods-that-promote-healthy-hearing) Minerals are in the foods we eat and play a vital role in our overall health and proper body function. Many of us may be aware that calcium builds strong bones and teeth, and that zinc helps with boosting the immune system (think Cold-EEZE cold remedy). There are even some minerals that are critical elements for protecting your [hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-hearing-works) health. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/foods-that-promote-healthy-hearing) Tags: [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), ["tinnitus"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/tinnitus), ["ears"](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears) ## [How to Prevent Swimmer's Ear](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/earplugs-for-swimming) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on April 04, 2019 [![Ear Pain](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Ear%20Pain.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/earplugs-for-swimming) Summer is a time for kids and their families to enjoy a variety of water activities, which can increase the possibility of contracting Swimmer's ear.  [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/earplugs-for-swimming) Tags: [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing), [earplugs](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/earplugs) [< Older Posts](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/all) [Newer Posts >](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing/page/1) ## Comments ### Blog Categories - [Communication (122)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication) - [Speech (89)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech) - [Language (74)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language) - [Hearing (54)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing) - [talking (47)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) - [Hearing Loss (43)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss) - [Audiology (41)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology) - [Learning (34)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning) - [Hard of Hearing (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hard-of-hearing) - [Hearing Aids (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aids) - [Support (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support) - [Voice (33)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice) - [toddler (31)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler) - [Hearing Aid (28)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-aid) - [Stroke (19)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stroke) - [Hearing Loss Prevention (17)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention) - [Caregiving (16)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/caregiving) - [literacy (16)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/literacy) - [Brain Injury (15)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/brain-injury) - [Deaf (15)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/deaf) - [Speech therapy (15)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech-therapy) - [reading (14)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading) - [Stuttering (13)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering) - [Teens (13)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens) - ["ears" (11)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ears) - [Communication Access (11)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication-access) - [Stroke recovery (11)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stroke-recovery) - [ASL (10)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/asl) - [American Sign Language (10)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/american-sign-language) - [Interpreting (7)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/interpreting) - ["tinnitus" (6)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/tinnitus) - [ASL Interpreter (6)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/asl-interpreter) - [Wilson Reading Program (6)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/wilson-reading-program) - [Aphasia (5)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/aphasia) - [Early Intervention (5)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/early-intervention) - [Ear Anatomy (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-anatomy) - [Ear Pain (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-pain) - [Primary Progressive Aphasia (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/primary-progressive-aphasia) - [Reading Summer Camp (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading-summer-camp) - [earplugs (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/earplugs) - [Autism (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/autism) - [Cochlear Implants (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/cochlear-implants) - [Deafness (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/deafness) - [Donations (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/donations) - [Donors (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/donors) - [Ear Wax (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ear-wax) - [Medicare (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/medicare) - [Wills (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/wills) - [planned giving (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/planned-giving) - [tantrum (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/tantrum) - [Accent Modification (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/accent-modification) - [Baby Sign Language (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/baby-sign-language) - [Cleft Lip (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/cleft-lip) - [Cleft palate (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/cleft-palate) - [Dyslexia (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/dyslexia) - [Face masks (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/face-masks) - [R speech therapy (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/r-speech-therapy) - [baby (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/baby) - [dbhc (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/dbhc) - [hearing test (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-test) - [mental health (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/mental-health) - [ultrasound (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ultrasound) - [ultrasound speech therapy (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/ultrasound-speech-therapy) see all ### Authors - [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (32)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) - [Bridgid M. Whitford Au.D, CCC-A (25)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/bridgid-m-whitford-au-d-ccc-a) - [Sharon Dundee (21)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) - [Michelle Foye, MA CCC-SLP (13)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-foye-ma-ccc-slp) - [Alicia Verhovitz, M.A., CCC-SLP (10)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/alicia-verhovitz-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Megan Ahlman, M.A. CCC-SLP (9)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/megan-ahlman-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Lauren Masuga, M.A., CCC-SLP (5)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/lauren-masuga-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Linda Lange, Assistant Director of Speech Language & Learning Services (4)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/linda-lange-assistant-director-of-speech-language-learning-services) - [Akilah Porter, Marketing Coordinator (4)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter-marketing-coordinator) - [Tracy Biller, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist; Adult Services Coordinator (4)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/tracy-biller-m-a-ccc-slp-speech-language-pathologist-adult-services-coordinator) - [Akilah Porter (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter) - [Rachel Lester, BS, Audiology Intern (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rachel-lester-bs-audiology-intern) - [Rebecca Mental, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Director of Speech, Language, and Learning Services (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rebecca-mental-ph.d.-ccc-slp-director-of-speech-language-and-learning-services) - [Jennell C. Vick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (3)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jennell-c.-vick-ph.d.-ccc-slp) - [Stephanie Vondra, M.A., CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/stephanie-vondra-m.a.-ccc-slp) - [Michelle Foye, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of Speech Language & Learning Services (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-foye-m-a-ccc-slp-director-of-speech-language-learning-services) - [Kacey Riga, M.A., CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/kacey-riga-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Chana Feinstein, M.A., CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/chana-feinstein-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Michelle Kurfiss M.A. CCC-SLP (2)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-kurfiss-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Casey Ring, CCDHH Learning Center Manager (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/casey-ring-ccdhh-learning-center-manager) - [Samantha Taylor (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/samantha-taylor) - [Dalit Burgess, Coordinator of School Services, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/dalit-burgess-coordinator-of-school-services-senior-speech-language-pathologist) - [Rebecca Mental, Ph.D., MPH, CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rebecca-mental-ph-d-mph-ccc-slp) - [Jordan Brian, Sign Language Interpreter (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jordan-brian-sign-language-interpreter) - [Dalit Burgess, M.S., CCC-SLP, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist; Coordinator of Professional and School Services (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/dalit-burgess-m-s-ccc-slp-senior-speech-language-pathologist-coordinator-of-professional-and-school-services) - [Maria O’Neil Ruddock, Psy.D. (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/maria-oneil-ruddock-psy-d) - [Jennell Vick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jennell-vick-ph-d-ccc-slp) - [Michelle Parker-Armstrong, Office Coordinator for CCDHH (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-parker-armstrong-office-coordinator-for-ccdhh) - [Jonathan Plessner, CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jonathan-plessner-ccc-slp) - [Elizabeth Divis, M.A. CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/elizabeth-divis-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Sarita Cornwall, Support Services & Community Outreach Specialist (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sarita-cornwall-support-services-community-outreach-specialist) - [Ruth Clark, MA., CCC-A (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/ruth-clark-ma-ccc-a) - [Carol Theil, CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/carol-theil-ccc-slp) - [Jerry Hayes, PsyD and Maria O’Neil Ruddock, PsyD (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/hayes-oneil) - [Angela Gartner, Editor, NEO Parent Magazine (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/angela-gartner-editor-neo-parent-magazine) - [Reprinted with permission from the Annie E. Casey Foundation (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/reprinted-with-permission-from-the-annie-e-casey-foundation) - [Anne M. Calic MA CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/anne-m-calic-ma-ccc-slp) - [Jessica Blakeman CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/jessica-blakeman-ccc-slp-speech-language-pathologist) - [Rebecca Mental, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Director of Research and Jonathan Plessner, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/rebecca-mental-ph-d-ccc-slp-director-of-research-and-jonathan-plessner-m-a-ccc-slp-speech-language-pathologist) - [Debbie Dey (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/debbie-dey) - [Casey Ring, Learning Center Manager (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/casey-ring-learning-center-manager) - [Kellie Vaughan, M.A., CCC-SLP (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/kellie-vaughan-m-a-ccc-slp) - [Dr. Jennell C. Vick (1)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/dr-jennell-c-vick) see all [Request an Appointment](https://share.hsforms.com/1H4Q3P8MbSnma6-uuosE5Qg1y7i5) [Please Donate Your support means so much](https://transactions.chsc.org/CampaignForm/CHSC/Cleveland+Hearing+and+Speech+Center) [Book an Interpreter](http://www.chsc.org/american-sign-language-interpreting-services/interpreting-services-for-individuals/) ### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Receive CHSC news and events and other important communication updates directly to your inbox. - [![Facebook](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/clevelandhearingandspeechcenter) - [![X](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/x.svg)](https://twitter.com/clevehearspeech) - [![LinkedIn](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleveland-hearing-%26-speech-center/) - [![YouTube](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/chscdevelopment?feature=watch) - [![Flickr](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/flickr.svg)](https://www.flickr.com/photos/clevelandhearingandspeech) ##### Menu - [Audiology](http://www.chsc.org/audiology) - [Hearing Aids](http://www.chsc.org/hearing-aids) - [Speech & Language](http://www.chsc.org/speech-language) - [ASL Interpreting](http://www.chsc.org/american-sign-language-interpreting-services) - [Community Center (CCDHH)](http://www.chsc.org/community-center-for-the-deaf-hard-of-hearing) - [Resources](http://www.chsc.org/resources) - [About](http://www.chsc.org/about/about-chsc) - [Giving](http://www.chsc.org/giving) - [Events](http://www.chsc.org/ways-to-give/fundraising-events) - [Contact](http://www.chsc.org/contact) - [Schedule an Appointment](http://www.chsc.org/contact) - [Donate](https://transactions.chsc.org/CampaignForm/CHSC/Cleveland+Hearing+and+Speech+Center) ![CARF](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/carf-logo.png) ##### Accreditations and Affiliations - [Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities](http://carf.org) - [Certified Medicare and Medicaid Provider](https://www.cms.gov/) - [National Association of Speech and Hearing Centers](http://www.nashc.net/) - [Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf](http://www.rid.org/) - [Case Western Reserve University](https://case.edu/) - [United Way of Greater Cleveland](https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/) ##### Contact Information 11635 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 Voice: (216) 231-8787 Appt: (216) 325-7570 Fax: (216) 231-7141 [info@chsc.org](mailto:info@chsc.org) ![CARF](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/CHSC-Nov2017/Images/carf-logo.png) - [Corporate Information](http://www.chsc.org/corporate-information) - [HIPAA](http://www.chsc.org/hipaa-cleveland-hearing-speech-center) - [Privacy Policy](http://www.chsc.org/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](http://www.chsc.org/terms-and-conditions) - 501c3 Non-Profit © 2017 Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center. All rights reserved.