As a longstanding community resource, we are dedicated to sharing information…whether it be a presentation that our staff brings to you on a topic related to communication, screenings for your group, links to important resources, or checklists to determine whether you or someone you know may need services…we are here for you!

PRESENTATIONS


Audiology


Hearing and Hearing Loss
Hearing Conservation
Hearing Aids and Assistive Listening Devices
Hearing Loss and Aging
Effective Communication Strategies for persons who are hard of hearing

Community Services for the Deaf

Deaf Culture
American Sign Language and the Use of Interpreters
How technology is changing the world for persons who are Deaf
Baby Sign Language
Advocacy and Your Rights under the ADA
Mental Health Issues and service accessibility for persons who are Deaf
Social Skills for students who are Deaf
 
 
 

Speech Language Pathology


Normal speech and language development
Delayed speech and language
Disorders: various topics can be presented:
language, articulation, phonology, fluency, memory, stroke, etc.
Aging and communication
Language and Literacy

Screenings of speech/language and hearing can be completed at various sites around the city.

Please contact Audiology, CSD or Speech Language Pathology Departments accordingly to request information on scheduling a presentation or screening. There may be a charge for some services.

Resources

American Speech Language Hearing Association
Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association
Americans with Disabilities Act
National Association of the Deaf
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Midwest Center on the Law and the Deaf
Hearing Loss Association of America (SHHH)
Ohio Alliance of Community Centers for the Deaf (OACCD)
Alexander Graham Bell Association
Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
The Arc (formerly Assoc. for Retarded Citizens)
National Stuttering Association
Stuttering Foundation of America
SpeechEasy
Learning Disabilities Association
Aphasia



www.asha.org
www.oshla.org
www.ada.gov
www.nad.org
www.rid.org
www.mcld.org
www.hearingloss.org
www.oaccd.org
www.agbell.org
www.alz.org/grtrcinc
www.dsagc.com
www.archamilton.org
www.nsastutter.org
www.stuttersfa.org
www.speecheasy.com
www.ldanatl.org
www.aphasiahope.org

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A HEARING LOSS?  
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Do you "hear" but not always understand?
Do you strain in background noise?
Do you confuse "like" sounds (cat, sat, rat, that)?
Do others complain that the volume on the TV or radio is too loud?
Do you "hear" better when you can see the speakers face?
Do you need for someone to get your attention before they begin speaking?
Do you have difficulty if someone speaks to you from another room?
Do you think that people speak too rapidly?
Do you think that people mutter?
Do you find yourself withdrawing from activities that used to give you pleasure?

 
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a hearing loss. Please call the Department of Audiology at 513 221-0527 to arrange an appointment to have a comprehensive hearing assessment…You should hear what you are missing!!!!
RECOGNIZING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
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By 12-18 months, your child uses 3-20 words meaningfully.
By 18-24 months, your child has a vocabulary of 50 or more words.
Can your 18-24 month old child follow spoken two-step commands?
By 24-30 months, your child's speech is understood 70% of the time.
Does your 24-30 month old speak in sentences three or more words in length?
Your 24-30 month old child vocalizes for all his needs.
By 30-36 months, your child speaks in sentences.
By 30-36 months, your child is interested in cooperative play with others.
By 3-31/2 years, speech is almost always understood.
By 31/2 to 4 years, your child tells long detailed stories or relates events.
 
If you have concerns that your child's speech and language development may be delayed, please call the Speech Department at (513) 221-0527 to arrange for a comprehensive assessment.


     
Eastgate
(513) 947-8470
Main Center
(513) 221-0527
West Chester
(513) 881-5911
     
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