Listen and Talk

Listen and Talk Listen and Talk teaches children with hearing loss to communicate and learn through listening and spoken language.

Listen and Talk is a specialized listening and spoken language program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through school age based in Kirkland, Washington.

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Sabotage 🌟What it is:Sabotage creates an unusual or unexpected s...
06/07/2026

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Sabotage 🌟

What it is:
Sabotage creates an unusual or unexpected situation with familiar items or routines which is contrary to the child’s expectation or understanding.

What to do:
• Create a planned situation in which something essential is absent or out of order to practice certain words, phrases, and other target skills. These error situations can be silly and unexpected to elicit a verbal response.
• After a listening check, return the student’s equipment with the power off. See if they notice that something is wrong and ask for assistance.
• If they do not, prompt with such questions as “Can you hear me?” or “Is your device working?”

Why it matters:
Anticipating and providing for a child's every need eliminates their practical reason to communicate. By intentionally introducing unexpected mistakes or missing items, adults create a supportive "communication breakdown" that naturally motivates the child to use and practice their spoken language.

One Week Ago Today! ✨We are still basking in the glow of The Sounds of Vacation Gala! From celebrating our amazing “Life...
06/06/2026

One Week Ago Today! ✨

We are still basking in the glow of The Sounds of Vacation Gala!

From celebrating our amazing “Life Without Limits” winners to catching up with old friends and dreaming of sun-drenched vacations, the night was unforgettable. A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening so special. 💙

📸 Want a sneak peek? Catch a preview of this incredible night below, and stay tuned! More event photos and details about the amazing IMPACT we made as a community are coming your way soon.

It was a total zoo in our preschool classrooms last week—in the best way possible! 🦁🐼🎨Our preschoolers celebrated Spirit...
06/04/2026

It was a total zoo in our preschool classrooms last week—in the best way possible! 🦁🐼🎨

Our preschoolers celebrated Spirit Day by dressing up as their favorite animals or bringing along a furry plush friend to share the day with. Be sure to click through to see some of the adorable highlights!

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Auditory Closure 🌟What it is:Auditory Closure refers to the abil...
05/31/2026

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Auditory Closure 🌟

What it is:
Auditory Closure refers to the ability of a listener to decode information that was not heard completely or was distorted in some way and to fill in the missing information.

What to do:
• Begin a song, rhyme, or sentence and then stop and look expectantly at the child and wait for them to fill in a verbal response.
• An adult can change a question into a statement to encourage a child to respond. For example, when looking at photos, “Who is that?” becomes “I see. . .”.

Why it matters:
Auditory closure affords the adult opportunities to informally assess the child's expressive language skills. This strategy helps children use contextual cues to fill in missing information, strengthening listening comprehension and expressive language skills in everyday conversations and challenging listening environments. It also encourages more natural, conversational interactions by reducing excessive questioning.

A quick travel tip: Southbound I-405 is closed this weekend, and traffic is HEAVY. If you're coming from the north, plea...
05/30/2026

A quick travel tip: Southbound I-405 is closed this weekend, and traffic is HEAVY. If you're coming from the north, please leave extra early so you can join us at the Listen and Talk Sounds of Vacation Gala at 5:30 PM. We look forward to celebrating with you! ✈️🌴🎶

A heartfelt thank you to Elevation Cellars, our Table Wine Partner for this year’s The Sounds of Vacation Gala ☀️Their g...
05/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Elevation Cellars, our Table Wine Partner for this year’s The Sounds of Vacation Gala ☀️

Their generous contribution of all the table wine for the evening is an incredible gift to our event and helps support a meaningful night of community, connection, and impact.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and support of Listen and Talk’s mission to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing thrive through listening and spoken language.

Thank you, Elevation Cellars, for your generosity and support of our community.

💙 Thankful Thursday 💙As we count down to the 2026 The Sounds of Vacation Gala, we’re taking a moment to recognize and ce...
05/28/2026

💙 Thankful Thursday 💙

As we count down to the 2026 The Sounds of Vacation Gala, we’re taking a moment to recognize and celebrate all of the incredible sponsors whose generosity and support help make this event possible.

We are deeply grateful for each organization that stands alongside our mission and helps create brighter futures for the families we serve. ✨

05/28/2026

This Saturday, we gather not just for a gala, but for our community.

The Sounds of Vacation Gala is a celebration of courage, family, and the incredible journeys of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. It’s a night that brings together parents, alumni, teachers, advocates, friends, and supporters who believe in Listen and Talk's vision.

Your presence truly matters.

We’re extending registration through the end of the week because we genuinely want our community in the room. When you show up, you help create something bigger than a fundraiser—you help create belonging, hope, and opportunity for children and families navigating hearing loss.

Join us. Celebrate with us. Stand with families who are proving every day that listening and spoken language changes lives.

Help us create a world where no child is limited by hearing loss! ❤️

Register now: https://listentalk.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SoundsofVacation2026/EventRegistration/tabid/1582806/Default.aspx

⏰ Final call! Today is the LAST day to register for The Sounds of Vacation Gala ☀️More than a celebration, this evening ...
05/25/2026

⏰ Final call! Today is the LAST day to register for The Sounds of Vacation Gala ☀️

More than a celebration, this evening is an opportunity to come together as a community in support of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the life-changing impact of listening and spoken language.

Throughout the night, we will honor inspiring teens and young adults with the Mike and Sharon Hunter Life Without Limits Award, celebrate stories of resilience and achievement, and raise essential funds to further Listen and Talk’s mission through silent and live auctions.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of connection, inspiration, and community.

Registration closes tonight, Monday, May 25. Secure your ticket now! https://listentalk.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SoundsofVacation2026/EventRegistration/tabid/1582806/Default.aspx

Last week we announced the Teen recipients and today, we are proud to announce the Adult recipients of the Mike and Shar...
05/25/2026

Last week we announced the Teen recipients and today, we are proud to announce the Adult recipients of the Mike and Sharon Hunter Life Without Limits Award at Listen and Talk. 💙

This award honors alumni who embody resilience, leadership, determination, and the belief that hearing loss should never limit what is possible.

Congratulations to our 2026 Adult recipients:

✨ Landon
Landon wears bilateral cochlear implants and continues to inspire those around him through perseverance and compassion. He approaches life with determination and a desire to make the world a better place, embodying what it truly means to live life without limits.

✨ Rita
Rita has overcome profound hearing loss since birth and epilepsy since her pre-teen years. She wears bilateral cochlear implants and is thriving in an aerospace school program, where she is set to graduate this May and continue working in the field. Adventurous and fearless, Rita recently went skydiving for the very first time.

✨ Max
Max wears a hearing aid and cochlear implant and has built an impressive international esports career for the game Teamfight Tactics. He has competed at the World tournament and internationally in Saudi Arabia and Paris. As a Twitch streamer and sponsored player for Citadel Gaming, Max connects with thousands of followers through gameplay, strategy, and community.

Join us in celebrating Landon, Rita, and Max at our upcoming gala as we honor their achievements and the inspiring impact of our Listen and Talk community. ✨

Register > https://listentalk.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SoundsofVacation2026/EventRegistration/tabid/1582806/Default.aspx

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8244 122nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA
98033

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+12069856646

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