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Fun in the Sun,  Summer Activities That Boost Speech & Language
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Fun in the Sun, Summer Activities That Boost Speech & Language

Summer is the perfect time to step away from screens and lean into sunshine, connection, and playful learning. The season is full of simple, fun opportunities to support your child’s speech and language development, and most of them don’t even require leaving your home or backyard!

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Keep Your Ears Happy This Fourth of July!
Melissa Beer Melissa Beer

Keep Your Ears Happy This Fourth of July!

We all love the sparkle and excitement of fireworks - but those big booms can be tough on our ears. Here's what you need to know to enjoy the fun and protect your hearing.

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Sounds Like Summer: Hearing Protection Tips for Concerts, Travel, and Pool Time
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Sounds Like Summer: Hearing Protection Tips for Concerts, Travel, and Pool Time

Summer is a season of fun, but it’s also a time when our ears can face some serious challenges. From loud concerts and fireworks to splashy pool days and noisy travel, the warm-weather months can be tough on hearing health, especially for kids and teens.

At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we believe that protecting your hearing can still be part of the fun. With just a few easy strategies, you and your family can enjoy every summer sound without putting your ears at risk.

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Where to Find Your Next Favorite Book
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Where to Find Your Next Favorite Book

This summer we are making reading a top priority, and embracing the Read 25 Day Today (June 25th). To make this even more fun, we encourage you to support some of San Francisco’s incredible independent bookstores and libraries. Here are a few of our team’s favorites:

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Join the Nationwide Read 25 Day!
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Join the Nationwide Read 25 Day!

At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we believe in the power of reading, not just as a tool for learning, but as a way to connect, relax, grow, and explore. That’s why we’re excited to share a simple, joyful movement we’re embracing on June 25, 2025 with the Read 25 Challenge by author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin.

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📚 Don’t Let the Summer Slide Set In: Supporting Reading Over the Break
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

📚 Don’t Let the Summer Slide Set In: Supporting Reading Over the Break

As summer break rolls in and backpacks are tucked away, it’s easy to assume that learning can take a full vacation too. But for many children, especially those with speech, language, or literacy challenges, the summer months can lead to a phenomenon known as the “summer slide.”

The summer slide refers to the learning loss that can happen when children are away from the structure and practice of the school year. And while all kids are vulnerable to some degree of regression, research shows that reading skills are particularly at risk, especially for students who are already working hard to build their reading fluency, comprehension, or vocabulary.

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🎉 Today’s the Day to Wellness Rave!
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

🎉 Today’s the Day to Wellness Rave!

The wait is over, tonight’s the night! Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic is headed to the first-ever Wellness Rave, and we are so ready to dance, connect, and protect some ears along the way. 🪩🎧✨

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Summer Speech Therapy
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Summer Speech Therapy

Schools out for the summer…but the team at Sound Speech and Hearing Clinic is sticking around. Flexible schedule, double the fun, intensive weeks, we’re here to fit in and around your summer schedule.

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Rave Responsibly: Why Custom Hearing Protection Should Be in Your Festival Kit
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Rave Responsibly: Why Custom Hearing Protection Should Be in Your Festival Kit

Going to a concert or rave? Don’t forget your phone charger, your water bottle… and your earplugs.

Seriously. One of the best things you can do to protect your future self is to take care of your hearing now. That’s why we’ll be at the Wellness Rave on Thursday, June 12 offering on-site ear mold impressions for custom hearing protection, designed specifically for music lovers who want to feel the beat without the damage.

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What is the Wellness Rave, and Why Are We So Excited to Be There?
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

What is the Wellness Rave, and Why Are We So Excited to Be There?

So many people assume hearing loss is an issue for “later.” But the truth is, extended exposure to loud noise can cause permanent damage, even in one night. That’s why education and prevention are so important, especially in high-volume spaces like festivals and raves.

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Sound at the Wellness Rave: Protect Your Ears, Protect the Vibe
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Sound at the Wellness Rave: Protect Your Ears, Protect the Vibe

On Thursday, June 12, Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic will be onsite at the Wellness Rave: A Night of Vibes, Vision, and Movement, a one-of-a-kind event combining music, medicine, mindfulness, and movement. Hosted by the brilliant team at Avid Sports Medicine and the iconic Dr. Veronica Jow (aka The Rave Doctor), this night is all about celebrating your body and mind in ways that feel good and do good.

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🌈 Celebrating Pride Month at Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month at Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic

At our clinic, Pride isn’t just a month. It’s a year-round commitment to providing culturally responsive, identity-affirming care. It’s using the right pronouns, creating safe spaces, listening with respect, and advocating for access at every level.

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Advocacy & Education: Using Our Voice to Make a Difference
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Advocacy & Education: Using Our Voice to Make a Difference

At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we know that communication is powerful, and so is advocacy. This National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we’re using our voice to speak up for greater access, equity, and awareness in the fields of speech, language, and hearing care. Because supporting our patients doesn’t stop at the therapy room.

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