A New Year’s Guide to Clearer Speech, Stronger Language, and Confident Connection

At Sound Speech and Hearing Clinic, we believe that the new year is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and set meaningful goals. And when we think goals, we can't help but think about communication. Whether you or your family is working on clearer speech, stronger language comprehension, more confident expression, or improved listening in noise, 2026 can be the year you see real progress.

​11th Annual SUPER FEST Football & Cheer Camp is coming to the Bay Area before the Super Bowl. Learn more about this inclusive event.

Celebrating 11 AMAZING years at Sound Speech and Hearing Clinic. Thanks for being a part of our history.

Thank you for helping us (over) fill our SF Firefighter Toy Drive bucket!

As the last beach days fade and school supply lists start showing up in inboxes, many families begin preparing for the fall routine, new teachers, new schedules, and for some children, new academic challenges.

But what if your child’s biggest barrier isn’t in the backpack, but in the way they process what they hear?

At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we work with many families who start the school year with a big question:
“My child seems smart—but they’re still struggling. Why?”

For some children, the answer lies in how their brain interprets spoken information. That’s where Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) evaluations come in.

The preschool years (ages 3–5) are a time of rapid communication growth, and each child develops at their own pace. Still, there are key milestones that help us determine if a child is building the foundational skills they’ll need for school and social success. Learn more in our most recent blog post.

At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we know that communication thrives when care is connected. That’s why we place a high value on collaboration, not just with families, but with the entire team of professionals supporting a patient’s development.

From pediatricians and ENTs to teachers and mental health providers, we believe that speech, language, and hearing care works best when everyone is on the same page.

Not every missed sound or moment of forgetfulness is a sign of a deeper issue, but sometimes, those small signs are worth paying closer attention to. At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we often hear parents say:

“I wasn’t sure if this was normal—or if I should be concerned.”

If you’ve ever had that feeling in your gut, this post is for you.

Join us on Thursday, August 28th from 5–7PM at Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic (251 Rhode Island Street, Suite 101) for a pre-festival happy hour where hearing protection is the substance of choice.

At Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic, we believe that communication should reflect who you are, authentically, confidently, and without compromise. For many individuals on a gender journey, that includes exploring and aligning their voice and communication style with their identity.

Whether it’s summer, school season, or any time in between, we’re here to provide affirming, evidence-based voice care that supports safety, self-expression, and confidence.

We have big hearts, big dreams…and one big announcement: We’re hiring a new Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team this fall! We’re ready to welcome someone new into that circle, a warm, curious, collaborative SLP who’s excited to help people make the most of their communication.