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Speech & Language Activities for Children There are many easy activities that you can do with your children to encourage better speech and language skills. If you’d like to jumpstart language acquisition, consider making these speech and language activities with your children a part of your everyday lifestyle.
What is autism? Autism is a developmental disability that causes problems with social skills and communication. Autism can be mild or severe. It is different for every person. Autism is also known as autism spectrum disorders. What are some signs or symptoms of autism? Children with autism may have problems with communication, social skills, and…
[av_heading heading=’Changing The World One Child At A Time!’ tag=’h3′ style=’blockquote modern-quote’ size=’30’ subheading_active=’subheading_below’ subheading_size=’25’ padding=’10’ color=’custom-color-heading’ custom_font=’#81d742′ av_uid=’av-67usws’] [/av_heading] #GivingTuesday #GivingtheGiftofCommunication This year on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. #GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of…
Jacksonville, FL (September 1, 2017) — The 68-year old nonprofit Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center (JSHC) will open a new facility at 1010 North Davis Street on Monday, September 18, 2017. The announcement was made by Michael Howland, President and CEO. The new location will replace the 55-year North Laura Street home of the JSHC…
Pediatric speech therapy is important for the youth of Jacksonville. Children connect with each other through communication. When the ability to speak and hear is affected or does not exist, the isolation and long-term effects can be profound. This is especially true in children, as hearing, speaking and understanding spoken language is an essential component…
“Mind of a Sponge” Diane Morgan clearly does not look her age but she is a grandmother with seven grandchildren. She regularly takes granddaughter Dianesia, age 7, for speech pathology treatment at Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center. Dianesia’s older sister, Tavaria, also came to Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center when she was younger. “Dianesia started…
“I did my research on apraxia” Lindsay Thomas is the mother of two young children. Lately she has been spending lots of time in the car seeking help for her younger child, Ava, who is three-and-a-half. Ava has been diagnosed with apraxia of speech, a very rare disorder. “Childhood apraxia of speech is different from…
Speech and hearing disorders in both the young and old can result in a diminished ability to effectively communicate. Not being able to speak or hear clearly can impact a person’s personal relationships, the ability to fulfill their potential in both school and work, and ultimately their sense of self. Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center…
Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center is pleased to announce our 2014-205 Fiscal Year Summary. It was a fantastic year serving our community!
An Interview with Mike Howland, CEO Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center What are the main causes of speech and language disorders in children? Speech and Language disorders may be the result of a variety of etiologies and many disorders have no clear cause but they may include: a motor speech disorder (Apraxia), a physical/ structural…