UH STUDENTS HELP DEAF CHILDREN DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Houston, July 22, 2011 – The Center for Hearing and Speech is buzzing with excitement. Summer is finally here and that means it is time for the annual camp, Project T.A.L.K. (Talking And Listening for Kids). From July 25 – 29, the Center’s Speech–Language Pathology clinic is teaming up with the University of Houston (UH) audiology students from the school of Communication Sciences and Disorders, to host an interactive program for hearing-impaired children ages 4 – 10. This unique camp will develop their listening and speaking skills all while having a good time.
The Center values the partnership with UH audiology students, they help create activities that develop the children’s relationship skills like teamwork and leadership. Each activity will give these hearing-impaired children the chance to practice the vital communication skills needed in order to succeed and gain independence.
“The UH students help us make Project T.A.L.K possible,” said Dr. Jennifer Wickesberg, the Center’s Director of Audiology. “In addition to work with the children, they also have an opportunity to develop their professional skills.”
Alumni of the Center also take advantage of Project T.A.L.K.; they return to volunteer their time and serve as mentors to the children.
“The kids love working with the alumni; they really look up to them,” expressed Michael Douglas, the Center’s Director of Intervention Services. “There is a comfort in knowing that they are not alone. Having the alumni volunteer provides the children with a boost for their sense of self.”
| What: | 2011 Project T.A.L.K. summer camp at The Center for Hearing and Speech | |
| Who: | Hearing-impaired children ages 4 – 10 | |
| When: | July 25 – 29, 2011 | |
| Where: | The Center for Hearing and Speech 3636 West Dallas Street Houston, TX 77019 | |
| Schedule: | Date Monday, July 25 • 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 • 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 • 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, July 28 • 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, July 29 • 8:30 a.m. - noon | Theme Pets Camping Circus Outer Space Café Talk – finale program |
NEWS, FEATURE, PHOTO OPPORTUNITY TO INCLUDE:
Media is invited to take photos or shoot footage of Project T.A.L.K. Contact Managerrie Winston to schedule media interviews during the week with CHS executive director, Speech-Language staff, students or parents.
About The Center for Hearing and Speech (CHS)
The Center for Hearing and Speech is a non-profit organization that identifies and serves children with hearing impairments. In 2010, CHS provided clinical, educational and family support services to more than 2,900 children. CHS is the central resource in Houston for pediatric hearing loss and specializes in oral deaf education.
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