Cleveland Hearing and Speech Ctr. 

Listening to Children's Needs 

 

Imagine if your child stopped responding to your voice or was unable to follow along with class discussions. Basic communication skills learned in school are critical components of everyday life. So when the CHSC discovered 25-30% of referred children missed initial screening appointments, they sought an innovative solution: Communication Kiosks. Located at NEON's  (NorthEast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc.) Hough and Southeast Health Centers, the interactive kiosks include an Internet-ready computer, web camera, and videoconferencing software. This technology ensures candidate families have access to speech, language, and hearing services, regardless of transportation or scheduling difficulties. At the kiosks, Speech-Language Pathology Master's degree students from Case Western Reserve University provide screening and educational DVDs, and, if necessary, facilitate videoconferencing with a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist at the CHSC. 

   

As a true advocate for a healthier community, CHSC understands the development of communication skills is crucial to children's future successes. "Thanks to Saint Luke's, all that will take place at the health centers will be free," explains Frank Ballish, Development Associate, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center. "We hope to help 500 families in the first year."

 

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