--- title: Communication Matters | Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center Blog | Voice (2) description: Voice | Our vision is a community where every individual communicates effectively. 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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 ## [5 Things to Expect During a Speech Evaluation](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/5-things-to-expect-during-a-speech-evaluation) [Akilah Porter, Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter-marketing-coordinator) | Posted on June 06, 2019 [![speech evaluation](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/speech%20evaluation.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/5-things-to-expect-during-a-speech-evaluation) If you are having difficulty understanding your child, you might want to consider a speech-language evaluation. An evaluation is a normal step to pursue when parents or caregivers suspect difficulty with [communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-communication-matters). Ask your pediatrician for a referral to a [**speech-language pathologist (SLP)**](https://www.chsc.org/staff/view/category/speech-language-and-learning) - a professional who diagnoses [speech and language difficulties](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/can-you-understand-your-childs-speech). An evaluation will include the following: [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/5-things-to-expect-during-a-speech-evaluation) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/communication), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [What Books Should I Choose to Read to My Toddler?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-books-should-i-choose-to-read-to-my-toddler) [Akilah Porter, Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter-marketing-coordinator) | Posted on June 06, 2019 [![mother reading to baby](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/mother%20reading%20to%20baby.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-books-should-i-choose-to-read-to-my-toddler) Toddlers want to feel included and competent; choose [books](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/make-book-reading-interactive) that your child can follow along with, especially those with repetitive text so he or she can fill in words. Maintain your toddler's interest by choosing books with small amounts of text on the page and books about topics that you know are of interest. For younger toddlers (12 to 24 months) you'll want sturdy board books with pictures (especially photos) of kids doing the things they do every day. Books about [bedtime](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/reading-aloud-the-importance-of-a-bedtime-story), baths, or mealtime are all good choices; so are books about saying hello or good-bye. Keep active hands busy with lift-the-flap pages and textures to feel. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-books-should-i-choose-to-read-to-my-toddler) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [reading](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [My Child Isn't Talking Yet - What Now?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/receptive-and-expressive-language-development) [Akilah Porter, Marketing Coordinator](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter-marketing-coordinator) | Posted on June 06, 2019 [![SLP assessment](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/SLP%20assessment.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/receptive-and-expressive-language-development) Early in infancy, you will see signs that indicate that your child is hearing, listening, and understanding what is going on around him/her. Your child is learning language long before he/she produces that first word. There is a typical progression to language development. Initially, your child will turn to find sounds, follow with his/her eyes when something moves in their view, look at what you are looking at ([joint attention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-build-joint-attention-skills-in-young-children-with-autism)). All of these skills are part of [language development](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/your-childs-speech-language-development-birth-to-5-years-). Later, your child will respond by pointing or may get your attention by touching you or vocalizing. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/receptive-and-expressive-language-development) 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), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [5 Tips to Avoid a Tantrum](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-avoid-a-tantrum) [Michelle Foye, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of Speech Language & Learning Services](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-foye-m-a-ccc-slp-director-of-speech-language-learning-services) | Posted on May 05, 2019 [![child with tantrum FB timeline](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/child%20with%20tantrum%20FB%20timeline.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-avoid-a-tantrum) There aren’t any magic tricks that we can use to prevent all tantrums, but there are some tips to help avoid some of the outbursts that may be happening more regularly. First, make sure that your child is getting enough sleep, has a healthy diet, and has lots of time to run and [play](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/sensory-play-with-your-child)every day. Look at the big picture, and from there start to identify if there are triggers that will set-off a tantrum. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/how-to-avoid-a-tantrum) 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), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking), [tantrum](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/tantrum) ## [5 Toys = 5 Ways to Improve Speech Development](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/playtime-with-your-child-for-improved-speech-development) [Linda Lange, Assistant Director of Speech Language & Learning Services](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/linda-lange-assistant-director-of-speech-language-learning-services) | Posted on April 04, 2019 [![2018 speech client](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/2018%20speech%20client.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/playtime-with-your-child-for-improved-speech-development) Playing with your child is a essential way to improve his/her speech, [**language**](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/your-childs-speech-language-development-birth-to-5-years-), and social skills! Below are five different toys and ways to play with your child to encourage language growth and development: **Mr./Mrs. Potato Head:** - **Following Directions:** Ask your child to give you various parts. If this is too simple, ask him/her in a more complex way. For example, instead of asking for Mr./Mrs. Potato Head's shoes, say "the ones you put on your feet.” Sometimes this works best after the child has built Mr./Mrs. Potato Head and is asked to follow the directions of placing each part back into the box. [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/playtime-with-your-child-for-improved-speech-development) 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), [Support](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [May is Better Hearing & Speech Month](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/may-is-better-hearing-speech-month) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on April 04, 2019 [![Girl yelling-1](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Girl%20yelling-1.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/may-is-better-hearing-speech-month) Did you know… - An estimated 40 million Americans experience [speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-speech-language-disorder), [language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-language-and-how-does-it-develop), and/or [hearing](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-hearing-communication-disorder) disorders. - The second most common reason for special education services in public schools is [speech/language impairment](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/childrens-language-disorders-treatments). - 36 million American adults report so [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/may-is-better-hearing-speech-month) 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), [Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/language), [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), [reading](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading), [literacy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/literacy), [Hearing Loss Prevention](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/hearing-loss-prevention), [Teens](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens), [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), [Stuttering](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/stuttering), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking), [Autism](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/autism) ## [Baby Sign Language for Improved Communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/baby-sign-language-for) [Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/cleveland-hearing-speech-center) | Posted on April 04, 2019 [![Child signing](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/Child%20signing.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/baby-sign-language-for) Teaching your infant Baby Sign Language can help improve his or her [communication](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-communication-matters) skills. This is particularly appealing for new parents, given that there’s a gap between what babies and toddlers *want* to say and what they can verbally express.   [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/baby-sign-language-for) 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), [American Sign Language](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/american-sign-language), [ASL](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/asl), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [Extra Help at Home for Your Child with Speech-Language Issues](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/extra-help-at-home-for-your-child-with-speech-language-issues) [Michelle Foye, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of Speech Language & Learning Services](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/michelle-foye-m-a-ccc-slp-director-of-speech-language-learning-services) | Posted on April 04, 2019 [![1 Year Old Talking-1](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/1%20Year%20Old%20Talking-1.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/extra-help-at-home-for-your-child-with-speech-language-issues) Children who have been identified with [speech-language impairments](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/what-is-a-speech-language-disorder) have likely established [nonstandard patterns of speaking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/can-you-understand-your-childs-speech) or have deficits that will require extra attention and training to improve. The speech-language pathologist (SLP) working with you and your child should serve as a "coach" to provide you with activities or homework to reinforce newly established skills and to strengthen emerging skills. One or two sessions a week is not enough, and your involvement in carryover activities is crucial to your child's communication development. Talk with your SLP about activities and games you can use at home to help.  [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/extra-help-at-home-for-your-child-with-speech-language-issues) Tags: [Speech](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/speech), [reading](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/reading), [literacy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/literacy), [Teens](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/teens), [Support](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/support), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [Stroke Survival: When Speech and Language are Affected](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/stroke-survival-when-speech-and-language-are-affected) [Sharon Dundee](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/sharon-dundee) | Posted on March 03, 2019 [![NEO ACT Group](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/NEO%20ACT%20Group.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/stroke-survival-when-speech-and-language-are-affected) **What is a stroke?** [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/stroke-survival-when-speech-and-language-are-affected) 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), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) ## [When and How Should I Read to My Child?](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/when-and-how-should-i-read-to-my-child) [Akilah Porter](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/author/akilah-porter) | Posted on January 01, 2019 [![1 Year Old Talking](https://blog.chsc.org/hubfs/1%20Year%20Old%20Talking.jpg)](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/when-and-how-should-i-read-to-my-child) Experts recommend you [read](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/why-i-should-read-to-my-toddler) to your child as often as you can and that you strive to have at least one scheduled reading time each day. Choosing regular times to read (especially before naps and bedtime) is a way to help your child learn to sit with a [book](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/make-book-reading-interactive) and relax. But you can read anytime your child seems in the mood. If your toddler will let you, hold him or her in your lap when you read. It's a great spot for: [Read More](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/when-and-how-should-i-read-to-my-child) 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), [literacy](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/literacy), [Learning](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/learning), [Voice](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice), [toddler](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/toddler), [talking](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/talking) [< Older Posts](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/all) [Newer Posts >](https://blog.chsc.org/blog/topic/voice/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) - 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