--- title: Communication Matters | Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Blog | Speech (9) description: Speech | Our vision is a community where every individual communicates effectively. (9) --- - 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 ## [What is Stuttering and How is it Treated?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-stuttering-and-how-is-it-treated) [Lauren Masuga, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/lauren-masuga-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on February 02, 2018 [![Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Voice.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-stuttering-and-how-is-it-treated) Stuttering is a [**communication disorder**](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-communication-disorder) in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (lllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables. There may also be unusual facial and body movements associated with the effort to speak. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-stuttering-and-how-is-it-treated) 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), [Teens](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens), [Stuttering](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering) ## [FACEtime for Teens Who Stutter](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/facetime-for-teens-who-stutter) [Lauren Masuga, M.A., CCC-SLP](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/lauren-masuga-m-a-ccc-slp) | Posted on February 02, 2018 [![FACEtime](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/FACEtime.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/facetime-for-teens-who-stutter) The [**Speech Language Pathologists at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center**](http://www.chsc.org/staff/view/category/speech-language-and-learning) (CHSC) are experts with children and teenagers who stutter.  As defined by The Stuttering Foundation, “Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (lllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no sound) of sounds and syllables”. Over 3 million Americans stutter, including well known people such as Ed Sheeran, Emily Blunt, Darren Sproles, and Tiger Woods. CHSC has developed a therapy program called **FACEtime**: **F**luency **A**ttitude and **C**ommunication **E**ffectiveness.  FACEtime is a program designed for older children and young teens who stutter and want to communicate more fluently and confidently. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/facetime-for-teens-who-stutter) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Teens](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens), [Stuttering](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering) ## [February 17th Annie Glenn Communication Disorders Awareness Day](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/february-17th-annie-glenn-communication-disorders-awareness-day) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on February 02, 2018 [![Annie](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Annie.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/february-17th-annie-glenn-communication-disorders-awareness-day) Anna Margaret “Annie” Glenn is the widow of astronaut and Senator John Glenn. She suffered from a severe stutter for most of her life. Once she received treatment, and overcame her disorder, she became a tireless advocate for people with disabilities and [**communication disorders**](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-communication-disorder). In 2016, Governor John Kasich passed a law naming February 17th (Annie’s birthday) as **Annie Glenn Communication Disorders Awareness Day** in the State of Ohio. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/february-17th-annie-glenn-communication-disorders-awareness-day) 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), [Stuttering](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering) ## [What is a Communication Disorder?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-communication-disorder) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on February 02, 2018 [![Group talking](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Group%20talking.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-communication-disorder) A **communication disorder** is an impairment in the ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing, language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from mild to profound. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-communication-disorder) 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), [Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss), [Stuttering](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering) ## [Caregiver Support Group Meets at CHSC](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/caregiver-support-group-meets-at-chsc) [Angela Gartner, Editor, NEO Parent Magazine](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/angela-gartner-editor-neo-parent-magazine) | Posted on January 01, 2018 [![](https://www.northeastohioparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CaregiverSupport.png)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/caregiver-support-group-meets-at-chsc) **A group of women sit together at the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center in Cleveland while their loved ones complete their weekly stroke support group session.** [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/caregiver-support-group-meets-at-chsc) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Support](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support), [Stroke](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stroke), [Caregiving](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/caregiving), [Brain Injury](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/brain-injury) ## [What is a Speech Sound Disorder?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-speech-sound-disorder) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on November 11, 2017 [![toddler-talking-and-singing](https://chscorgblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/toddler-talking-and-singing.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-speech-sound-disorder) A speech sound (or articulation) disorder is when your child has difficulty making speech sounds. For example, if a child says “dup” when he is trying to say “cup”, this is a problem with speech sounds. Many [children with speech disorders](http://www.chsc.org/speech-language/#services-for-children) are also hard for others to understand.  Children begin building speech skills from birth, then develop sounds over time, and eventually, use all speech sounds correctly. Using the earlier example, it would be fine if a twelve-month-old child said “dup” for “cup”, but that would not be expected from a four-year-old child.  A child has a speech disorder when she is unable to make sounds that would be expected for her age. Both children and adults can have a speech disorder. It can occur as a result of a medical problem or have no known cause. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-speech-sound-disorder) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language) ## [How "Clear Speech" Helps Those with Hearing Loss](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-clear-speech-helps-those-with-hearing-loss) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on November 11, 2017 ![Using Clear Speech is effective in dealing with hearing loss.](https://i2.wp.com/chscorgblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/istock_000049579188_xxxlarge.jpg?ssl=1&w=450 "Using Clear Speech is effective in dealing with hearing loss.")As [audiologists at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](http://www.chsc.org/Main/Audiology-Team.aspx), we are best known for rehabilitating hearing loss.  However, we don’t stop at evaluating your hearing.  We care about *communication*.  When you come to one of our audiologists for a [diagnostic hearing evaluation](http://www.chsc.org/Main/Hearing-Testing.aspx), we discuss with you your lifestyle and your communication needs.  We talk to you about how your specific hearing loss impacts your ability to communicate in a wide range of listening environments.  Just as important— we work with family, friends, and other communication partners to help them better understand how to communicate with a loved one who has hearing loss.  During May - Better Hearing and Speech Month - we want to discuss how Clear Speech can lead to better hearing.  The following strategies can help you improve your communication with family and friends who have a hearing loss. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-clear-speech-helps-those-with-hearing-loss) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Audiology](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/audiology), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing) ## [Why Communication Matters](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-communication-matters) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on November 11, 2017 [![Kids talking in group - chscorg.wordpress.com](https://chscorgblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/kids-talking-in-group.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-communication-matters) ***Only through communication can human life hold meaning.*** – Paulo Freire Welcome to the blog for Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (CHSC). As the premier provider of hearing, speech-language and deaf programs, services and advocacy, CHSC will keep you updated as to the latest information, tips, resources, research and more related to all things communication-based. If you are wondering how important the gift of communication can be - consider these [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-communication-matters) 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) ## [Developing Social Skills in Young Children](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/developing-social-skills-in-young-children) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on November 11, 2017 [![](https://i0.wp.com/chscorgblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/social-kids1.jpg?ssl=1&w=450)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/developing-social-skills-in-young-children) Social skills are the ways we use our language skills in social situations. Social communication is important in developing effective interpersonal skills and is critical to various aspects of our daily life. Social skills are important in childhood and adulthood. What is the relationship between social skills and [speech-language skills/disorders](http://www.chsc.org/speech-language/#common-pediatric-communication-disorders)? 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