Lines of Communication

At the Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC), we see how important literacy is for learning math. Before a child can add or subtract, they need to understand words that describe math ideas, such as more, less, bigger, and smaller. Families can support this learning by reading together and pointing out math words in stories, using them during daily routines, and reinforcing them through play.

If there's a child in your orbit feeling nervous about September, listen to them and validate their feelings. No one ever got over feeling anxious by being told not to be! And help them balance those worries by seeing the whole picture: What was fun last year that will happen again this year? Any special skills they'll learn or privileges they'll get? What are they looking forward to?

Before you dive into conversation, maybe offer your child with hearing loss some quiet time, along with a snack. Let them know you’re eager to hear about their day and will check in after they’ve had time to settle in at home and relax.  One quick tip: the more specific your question, the more specific the answer. Open-ended questions like “How was your day?” often fizzle, while focused prompts get kids talking.

If you missed last month’s CHC webinar, Understanding Tinnitus: An Introductory Workshop, you can now watch the full video recording. Presented by Michele DiStefano, AuD, CCC-A, CHC’s Director of Audiology, and Dominique Calandrillo, AuD, CCC-A, tinnitus specialist, this informative session offers valuable insights into the causes of tinnitus and evidence-based strategies for managing its symptoms.

I have the good fortune of being able to take advantage of all the hearing technology that has developed over these years—captioning, audio loops, Bluetooth, ever-shrinking and better hearing aids, and the wonder of cochlear implants, to name a few.

Center for Hearing and Communication proudly presents Team CHC—six runners preparing to tackle the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon while raising funds for CHC. We're thrilled for their support and commitment to our mission of empowering people affected by hearing loss, deafness or listening challenges.