Cleveland Hearing And Speech

7000 Town Centre Dr Ste 200
Broadview Heights, OH 44147 US
Everyone Deserves to Be Heard
Website: http://www.chsc.org
Call (440) 397-4357

Bridgid Whitford

M.A., CCC-A

Senior Educational Audiologist Au.D., Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2008; M.A., Kent State University, 1992; B.S., Education, Miami University, 1990 Certification(s): Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from American Speech Language Hearing Associaltion Licensure: Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology (Audiology) Ohio Department of Education: School Audiologist Specialty Interests (Clinical): Pediatric Audiology and Educational Audiology Assessment of children with special needs. Auditory Processing Disorders. Professional Publications & Presentations: American Speech Language Hearing Association, San Diego California • November 2005 “Disseminating Healthcare Information to Seniors Using the Internet and Classroom”(poster session) Ohio School Speech and Educational Audiology Coalition Conference, Sandusky, Ohio • November 2004 “Collaborative Diagnosis and Management of Auditory Processing Disorders” Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Columbus, Ohio • March 2003: “Interdisciplinary Diagnosis of Auditory Processing Disorders” • March 2001: “Using a Database as a Marketing Tool” • March 1995: “Troubleshooting Hearing Aids for the Speech Language Pathologist These presentations are those made to professionals. I have given numerous (minimum of 6 per year) presentaions regarding hearing loss, hearing aids and assistive listeing devices to local senior centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Kiwanis, vocational rehab professional etc. Professional Publication Thesis “Now Hear This” Online Course: www.ideasconsultinginc.com Worked collaboratively with speech language pathologist from Innovative Designs in Environments for an Aging Society, Inc to develop a course related to hearing problems in older adults. Project received funding from National Institute of Aging. Presented information in poster session format ASHA, 2005

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (CHSC) has a long and remarkable history of helping individuals with communication challenges become independent members of the Greater Cleveland Community. Founded in 1921, we began with the simple mission of providing lip reading classes for adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are the nation's oldest hearing and speech center and Northeast Ohio's only non-profit organization dedicated solely to serving those with special communication needs. CHSC consistently serves over 10,000 children and adults each year provides the following programs and services: Hearing, Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Speech-Language and Learning. CHSC also oversees the management of the Regional Infant Hearing Program (RIHP) which services 14 counties in Northeast Ohio. A staff of more than 50 professionals - audiologists, sign language interpreters, speech-language pathologists, outreach specialists, and administrative staff are employed at the Center's headquarters in University Circle, and three branch offices in South Euclid, Broadview Heights, and Lorain.

Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 24-hour Sign Language Interpreting American Sign Language instruction Neuropsychological Assessment Services for individuals, 6-21 years of age, who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to evaluate cognitive strengths and weaknesses Video Relay Services (VRS) SignStage Deaf Education Programs Hearing Services Screenings for all ages at our offices, in schools or workplace Hearing Aid sales, fitting, programming, and testing to ensure proper fit and function Interactive display of assistive listening/alerting devices (e.g. flashing doorbells, vibrating alarms, etc) Financial assistance programs for hearing aids and assistive listening/alerting devices Sound ChoicesTM program to teach children about hearing protection, hearing loss prevention, and noise management Regional Infant Hearing Program Free-of-charge, family-focused outreach service for infants and toddlers (birth to age three) living in Ashland, Crawford, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Richland,Trumbull, and Wayne counties Complete information on hearing, hearing loss, amplification, assistive listening devices, and cochlear implants Speech-Language and Learning Screenings, comprehensive evaluation, and treatment of listening, speaking, reading and writing for all ages Stuttering and authorized SpeechEasy device assessment Individual and group therapy for stroke survivors, Parkinson disease and other neurological disorders. Support group for adults who have acquired communication disorders Treatment programs for children Speech-language intervention associated with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Asperger's/Autism Neuropsychological assessment for individuals, 6-21 years of age, to evaluate cognitive strengths and weaknesses

Hours of Operation
Sunday Closed
Monday 08:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday 08:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday Closed
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