Checklists
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A HEARING LOSS?
- 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
- 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.
