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Early Childhood Success depends on a strong base of language and speech. People connect through communication and when the ability to speak and hear do not exist or are lost, the isolation and long-term effects can be profound. This is especially true in children, as hearing, speaking and understanding the spoken language are essential components to their growth and development. |
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What happens when hearing and speech problems go untreated? In children, hearing and speech/language disorders cause problems at school by impacting the child’s ability to learn. Poor self-esteem and behavior problems can lead to a lifetime of isolation. As adults, untreated communication disorders make it difficult to hold a job and be a contributing member of the community. |
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We help children read a sentence, not serve a sentence.
FACT: Many speech and language disorders are either preventable or treatable (especially when identified early).
FACT: A large percentage of teens in the Juvenile justice system have a speech, language or hearing disorder.
Communication Matters
- What happens when that three-year-old with delayed or disordered speech and language goes to school? We know what is likely to happen – poor self- esteem, frustration, behavior problems and poor reading skills by third grade.
- What happens to this child (67% are male) as a teenager? You might find him (or her) dealing with the juvenile justice system.
The Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center (JSHC) helps with these issues.
JSHC is a non-profit agency and one of very few agencies that will provide care to underprivileged children and families in our community. For the past sixty years the JSHC has provided the highest quality professional care to anyone with hearing, speech and/or language disorders.
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