Delaware Speech and Hearing Center

09/15/2026

Core strength isn’t just about sports or exercise. For children, a strong and stable core can support the motor skills they use throughout the day. From sitting and reaching to getting dressed and learning a new movement, these foundational skills matter.

Supporting core stability can help children feel more confident as they navigate their daily routines.

09/10/2026

Upgrade your hearing. Upgrade your life.

For a limited time, trade in your current hearing aids and receive up to a $750 credit toward a 3-year package.

Don’t miss your opportunity to upgrade—reserve your appointment today!

Cannot be combined with other offers. Previous purchases excluded. Trade-up offer expires 10/31/26.

09/08/2026

📱 Better hearing support could be just a tap away. Today’s smartphone tools can help make communication clearer, more accessible, and more convenient for people with hearing loss.
Here are 7 tools worth exploring:

💬 Ava — Provides real-time captions for conversations
🎧 Sound Amplifier by Google — Helps fine-tune sound through headphones
📞 Rogervoice — Captions phone calls in real time
🤫 SoundPrint — Helps you discover quieter restaurants and other venues
👂 hearWHO — Offers a hearing screening tool to help track hearing health
📺 Tunity — Streams audio from muted TVs directly to your phone
🎙️ Live Listen — Turns compatible Apple devices into remote microphones

Technology can’t replace personalized hearing care, but the right tools can help make everyday listening and communication easier. If you’re noticing changes in your hearing, contact us to schedule a hearing consultation.

08/25/2026

Hear better in public spaces!

Ever feel like public spaces (airports, stadiums, etc.) sound muffled or feel exhausting?

Hearing loops and new Auracast™ technology can stream clear sound directly to compatible hearing devices, making announcements, presentations, and everyday moments easier to follow.

Contact us to learn more about this exciting hearing technology!

08/20/2026

Big feelings can be overwhelming, especially when a child is still learning how to recognize and manage them. Occupational therapy helps children develop practical strategies to understand their emotions, identify what their bodies need, and respond to challenging situations in healthier ways.

Through play and meaningful activities, an occupational therapist may help a child build self-awareness, practice calming strategies, and develop tools for handling frustration or sensory overload.

The goal isn't to stop big emotions from happening—it's to help children feel more confident navigating them. With the right support, children can build skills that help them participate more comfortably at home, at school, and in their communities.

08/18/2026

Your hearing aids should fit your life, not the other way around.

Today's hearing aids are packed with advanced technology, but the best results come from a personalized fitting tailored to your hearing, lifestyle, and daily listening needs.

PERSONALIZED CARE CAN HELP
✅ Improve conversational speech clarity
✅ Increase comfort and all-day wearability
✅ Fine-tune devices for favorite environments
✅ Verify performance for quality treatment
✅ Get more from your current hearing aids with a second opinion

Better fit. Better Hearing. Better Living.

08/13/2026

Speech therapy happens everywhere!

Some of the best opportunities to support communication happen during everyday routines—at home, at the grocery store, on a walk, at the park, or while spending time with family.

One simple way to encourage language development is by modeling core vocabulary. Use important, frequently used words such as "more, go, want, help, stop," and "all done" throughout the day. When people hear these words modeled naturally and consistently in meaningful situations, we can find more opportunities to understand and use them in communication.

Remember, every interaction can be a chance to model language, build confidence, and help someone find their voice.

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

Back-to-school season is here! 📚 If you know a child who struggles to hear in the classroom, a few simple communication strategies can make a big difference.

Here are three easy tips to help students hear better, stay engaged, and feel more confident this school year.

08/04/2026

👂 Itchy ears driving you crazy?
Put down the cotton swabs! 🙅

Ear itching can be caused by:
✨ Earwax buildup
🌼 Allergies
🩺 Skin conditions
🦠 Infection
😌 Even anxiety

The safest solution is to find the cause, not scratch the itch. If your ears stay itchy or become painful, it's time to have them checked.

Contact us to schedule an appointment. We're here to help you find relief!