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Absolutely Incredible Kid Day March 19th
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day March 19th

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is next week, March 19th. The holiday was created with a simple but powerful purpose: to remind young people how important they are. Join in the holiday by writing a note to a child in your life. Drop by our office for letterhead, and leave your note at the front desk to get mailed out in time for the celebration.

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Set Your Sights on Communication Goals in 2026
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Set Your Sights on Communication Goals in 2026

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.

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2025 Year in Review
Melissa Beer Melissa Beer

2025 Year in Review

What a year it has been! Thank you to each and every patient who walked through our door, every provider who reached out to discuss patient care, and to the all start team at Sound for making this one of the most fun and meaningful places to spend our days.

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Toy Drive Success
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Toy Drive Success

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

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Back-to-School Ready with CAPD and Language Testing
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Back-to-School Ready with CAPD and Language Testing

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.

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Tiny Voices, Big Growth: Speech and Language Milestones in Preschoolers
Jody Vaynshtok Jody Vaynshtok

Tiny Voices, Big Growth: Speech and Language Milestones in Preschoolers

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.

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