Center for Childhood Communication News and Updates

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CHOP Experts Discuss Tongue-ties

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The Atlantic reports on the spike in tongue-ties found in babies and the surgery that often accompanies.

Protecting Your Child against Hearing Loss

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Doctor giving hearing exam to female patient

Over-exposure to loud noises can lead to potentially permanent hearing damage. Learn about symptoms to watch for and how to prevent hearing loss in your child.

Finding the Words

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LaRon

The Woody Starkweather Intensive Stuttering Program at CHOP focuses on improving speech development through interactive games and activities.

A Gift that Speaks for Itself

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Sean

For Sean Frankel, the challenge of stuttering was the motivating factor that has driven him to work harder and reach higher. A successful real estate developer, Sean has decided to give back to the place that helped him — and his son.

What is Apraxia?

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CAS is a neurologically-based speech disorder in which there is a disruption in the motor planning for speech production, typically without muscle weakness.

Research Helps Kids Reach Potential

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Our team is currently involved in research projects with various CHOP centers including the Early Autism Screening and Identification Clinic, the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, the Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Center, and the Department of Otolaryngology.

What Is a Family Wellness Counselor?

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We established the Family Wellness Program to promote and support the health and “wellness” of children and teens with hearing loss and their families.

The Sound of Success

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The Sound of Success

CHOP's Center for Childhood Communication will move to the Buerger Center in 2015. The new expanded space will allow CHOP to help more children with hearing and speech issues.
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