Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center

Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center Charlotte Speech and Hearing was founded in 1967 and we believe communication is the key to connecti

🌟 Vocalize Your Future 🌟Ever notice how some children need a few extra seconds to answer a question?That pause may be do...
07/30/2026

🌟 Vocalize Your Future 🌟

Ever notice how some children need a few extra seconds to answer a question?
That pause may be doing important work.

Listening comprehension isn't just about hearing words—it's about processing them. Children need time to absorb information, understand meaning, organize their thoughts, and formulate a response.

Giving children a little extra time to respond can:
✨ Reduce frustration
✨ Support understanding
✨ Encourage confidence in communication
✨ Create more meaningful conversations

Sometimes, one of the best ways to support communication is simply to slow down and allow understanding to happen.

Because before children can confidently express themselves, they need the opportunity to fully understand what they're hearing.

👂 Understand more.
💬 Express more.
🤝 Connect more.

Understanding is the first step toward expression—and expression is how we vocalize our future.

07/29/2026

💙 Values aren’t tested when things are easy. They’re revealed in the small moments- the careful attention given to a child’s question, the encouragement given when progress feels slow, the commitment to showing up, day after day, for the individuals and families who trust us with their care.

Those moments may not always be visible, but they’re what make our mission possible.

✨ What’s a value you try to live by every day?

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Thank You, Ava! 🌟As Ava’s summer internship comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize ...
07/28/2026

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Thank You, Ava! 🌟

As Ava’s summer internship comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all that she has contributed to our organization.

Throughout her time with us, Ava has supported countless projects—from creating take-home resources for caregivers, to researching materials for our language and literacy kits, writing blog content, and so much more. Her dedication and willingness to jump in wherever needed have made a lasting impact on our team.

Ava, thank you for sharing your time, talents, and passion with us this summer. Your hard work helps us continue empowering communication and transforming lives, and for that, we are incredibly thankful.

Please join us in wishing Ava all the best as she takes her next steps—we know she has a bright future ahead! 💙

🗣️ Why are more young children struggling to communicate?Through the more than 2,000 screenings we conduct each year, ou...
07/27/2026

🗣️ Why are more young children struggling to communicate?

Through the more than 2,000 screenings we conduct each year, our clinicians are seeing a concerning trend: approximately 38% of local preschoolers show signs of communication delays—nearly double pre-pandemic levels.

The good news? Early intervention can make a life-changing difference. 💡 What parents should know:
✅ Ages 0–5 are a critical window for brain and language development
✅ Delays in speech, language, and early literacy skills can impact learning, relationships, and school readiness
✅ Signs that shouldn't be ignored include limited vocabulary, difficulty following directions, frustration when communicating, or challenges expressing wants and needs
✅ Simple activities like reading together, talking throughout the day, singing songs, and limiting passive screen time can help support communication development

We see the impact of communication delays every day, and we're committed to advancing the conversation around early childhood communication development.

To help families better understand why these delays are occurring and what's at stake for young children, our Director of Speech-Language Operations, Liza Stahnke, shared insights from what we're seeing in our community in a national industry publication. 📖 Read her article, Elusive Words: Confronting the Post-Pandemic Skills Gap: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR1.29052024.slp-andemic-delays.42/full/

💬 Parents, we'd love to hear from you. Have you noticed changes in your child's communication skills over the past few years?

Share your thoughts in the comments—and if this post could help another parent, educator, or caregiver, please share it.

💙 Together, we can help every child find their voice.

Last week, we celebrated Angie’s incredible milestone of 25 years with us! A vital part of the success we have today, An...
07/26/2026

Last week, we celebrated Angie’s incredible milestone of 25 years with us!

A vital part of the success we have today, Angie has spent the last 25 years caring for our community and helping others through the power of communication. Her ability to connect with people on a personal level is just one of the many reasons she is so valued by our team.

Angie’s journey is a wonderful example of the impact that can be made when passion, purpose, and community come together.

Thank you, Angie, for 25 years of service and dedication! 💙

🚨 Today is the LAST day to vote in Charlotte's Best! 🚨We're honored to be nominated in three categories:⭐ Best Audiologi...
07/24/2026

🚨 Today is the LAST day to vote in Charlotte's Best! 🚨

We're honored to be nominated in three categories:
⭐ Best Audiologist ⭐ Best Hearing Center ⭐ Best Speech Therapy

If Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center has touched your life, we'd be grateful for your support today.

💙 Vote now: https://www.votecharlottesbest.com/
📱 Remember: You can vote once per day, per device, so don't forget to vote from your phone, tablet, laptop, and work computer!

Your vote helps support our mission of providing the gift of speech and hearing since 1967 and empowering communication, transforming lives.

Thank you for being part of our story and helping ensure that every voice is heard.

💙 Patient Spotlight: The Sound of a Dream Come True 💙Like many immigrant parents, Lucia came to the United States hoping...
07/23/2026

💙 Patient Spotlight: The Sound of a Dream Come True 💙

Like many immigrant parents, Lucia came to the United States hoping to build a better future for her daughter, María. When María was diagnosed with severe hearing loss, that future suddenly felt uncertain.

Through María's school audiologist, the family was connected with Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, where our team helped them navigate a path forward and secure custom hearing aids that once felt out of reach.

Reflecting on the day María received her hearing aids, Lucia shared: "She heard rain falling outside for the first time and asked us to be quiet so she could listen. That was when I truly realized my daughter could hear. I cried tears of joy."

Stories like María's remind us that hearing care is about more than devices. It's about opening doors, creating opportunities, and making life-changing moments possible. 💫

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⏰ Just 2 days left to vote! 🎉We believe every voice deserves to be heard. That's why we're honored to be nominated in Ch...
07/22/2026

⏰ Just 2 days left to vote! 🎉

We believe every voice deserves to be heard. That's why we're honored to be nominated in Charlotte's Best in three categories: ⭐ Best Audiologist, ⭐ Best Hearing Center, ⭐ Best Speech Therapy

If CSHC has made a difference in your life, your family's life, or our community, we'd be grateful for your vote.

💙 Vote here: https://www.votecharlottesbest.com/
📱 You can vote once per day, per device, so don't forget to vote from your phone, tablet, laptop, and work computer!

Your support helps us continue providing the gift of speech and hearing since 1967 and empowering communication, transforming lives.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Before we can connect to the world at large, we have to understand it. 💙 Listening comprehension is an invaluable skill...
07/22/2026

Before we can connect to the world at large, we have to understand it.

💙 Listening comprehension is an invaluable skill for children, helping them make sense of what they hear. This allows confidence to flourish by giving them the tools to understand instruction in classrooms, express themselves clearly, and build relationships with peers.

✨ The more confident children become, the more they can shape the future they desire and reach their true potential.

️Don’t let speech difficulties now, define your life later. Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center is here to help.

Be heard. Vocalize your future! 🗣

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Charlotte, NC
28202

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