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Hearing and Speech Associated Programs Conditions & Treatments Meet Our Team Locations Contact Information Request an Apppointment     Email This Page Print This Page           Hearing and Speech Faculty and staff in the Division of Hearing and Speech at Children’s National Medical Center provide audiology and speech-language pathology diagnostic services, and individual therapy services to children with communication disorders. Computer technology for infant hearing screening is also available. Children’s is also home to Cozmo the therapy dog. An Airedale terrier that assists patients in using augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC). Pilot studies show that Cozmo has benefited specific patients, helping them in the use of AAC and overall interactive functioning. Multidisciplinary Teams Members of the Hearing and Speech staff serve on programs throughout the hospital treating children with complex conditions requiring multi-specialty care. View a complete list of programs associated with the department. When to Consult a Pediatrician Children develop speech, language, and hearing skills at different ages. There are many different reasons for a child to be delayed in talking. Consult the child’s physician if there are concerns about a child’s hearing or speech or if any of the following occur: No response to sound at any age Infant does not move or jump when a loud sound is made No babbling by the time the infant is 9 months old No words spoken by the age of 18 to 24 months Does not follow simple commands by 2 years old Stuttering continues past 5 years old Poor voice quality at any age Helpful Information There are many conditions that affect the development of a child’s speech, language and hearing. View more information on conditions, milestones treatment and testing related to hearing and speech. Back to Top