Listen and Talk

Listen and Talk Listen and Talk teaches children with hearing loss to communicate and learn through listening and spoken language.

Listen and Talk is a specialized listening and spoken language program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through school age based in Kirkland, Washington.

📣 New on the Blog - The Impact of the Blended Classroom: Raiden "... After touring the campus during the summer—seeing t...
04/28/2026

📣 New on the Blog - The Impact of the Blended Classroom: Raiden

"... After touring the campus during the summer—seeing the on-site audiology booths, learning about the hearing amplification technologies used in the classroom, and understanding how the program empowers both students and families to advocate for hearing services—we knew Listen & Talk was the best place for Raiden to thrive."

Raiden and his family commute nearly an hour each way to attend the Blended Classroom Program at Listen and Talk. Read the full post here: https://listenandtalk.org/the-impact-of-the-blended-classroom-raiden/

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Expansion 🌟What it is:To Expand/Extend, an adult repeats back wh...
04/27/2026

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Expansion 🌟

What it is:
To Expand/Extend, an adult repeats back what the child has said and either adds something new, or corrects syntax or grammatical structure. This provides the child with an inherently interesting language model.

What to do:
• Incorporate a part or all of the child’s previous utterance in a syntactically and/or semantically improved sentence.
• Modify one or multiple targets from the child’s core utterance based on the child’s language level.
• Use this strategy in ways that encourage the child to continue to talk and not in a way that shuts down the conversation.

Why it matters:
Expansions are important because they build on a child’s own speech in natural conversation, making language input more engaging and meaningful while promoting longer, more accurate, and more complex spoken language development.

Join us for Family Connection Day 💬❤️The Listen and Talk Parent Advisory Council is bringing families together for an af...
04/24/2026

Join us for Family Connection Day 💬❤️

The Listen and Talk Parent Advisory Council is bringing families together for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and fun at our Kirkland campus!

🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 8244 122nd Ave NE, Kirkland

Come meet other families, enjoy activities for all ages, plus story time, crafts, and more. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to connect and build community.

All families are welcome—we’d love to see you there!

👉 RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-q_xSA8ZJK-aSVdllbs1MmXUtZ-T8cEfGW4JBR96WEE/edit

📣 New on the Blog: Jack’s Story "Jack was one month old when we were handed the book. I can still see the cover etched i...
04/23/2026

📣 New on the Blog: Jack’s Story

"Jack was one month old when we were handed the book. I can still see the cover etched in my mind, big and spiral bound, the one they give parents after discovering their child has hearing loss. The anxiety and fear were overwhelming. What now? How do you even read these charts? What is a BAHA? How accurate is this testing?"

💙 Read the full story:
https://listenandtalk.org/from-early-intervention-to-hope-in-the-classroom-jack-krenn/

We love sharing research opportunities with our community!Karen Muñoz, EdD, Professor & Department Head at Utah State Un...
04/21/2026

We love sharing research opportunities with our community!

Karen Muñoz, EdD, Professor & Department Head at Utah State University, recently sent us this opportunity. She says "Hearing aid management can be challenging, and we are seeking to understand parent factors that influence learning and their perspectives on hearing aid apps."

Interested in participating or learning more? Check out the flyer for details!

Reminder! Nominations for the Mike and Sharon Hunter Life Without Limits Award are closing soon.This award honors a List...
04/19/2026

Reminder! Nominations for the Mike and Sharon Hunter Life Without Limits Award are closing soon.

This award honors a Listen and Talk alumnus who embodies the belief that “No child is limited by hearing loss” through leadership, growth, and self-advocacy.

Help us recognize an inspiring member of our community. 💙

Submit a nomination: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfr71gWcr4VXt.../viewform

Deadline: April 20th
Recipient recognized at our 2026 The Sounds of Vacation Gala

We asked, and you answered! 🌊⛰️🚙✈️😌🗺️From beach to mountains, planners to go-with-the-flow travelers, road trippers to f...
04/17/2026

We asked, and you answered! 🌊⛰️🚙✈️😌🗺️

From beach to mountains, planners to go-with-the-flow travelers, road trippers to flyers, and explorers to chillers, you shared your family travel styles.

Now it’s time to turn your travel dreams into reality! At The Sounds of Vacation Gala, you can bid on silent and live auction vacation packages for every type of traveler. Find the experience that’s just right for you! ✨

Reserve your seat today:
https://listentalk.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/SoundsofVacation2026/AuctionProcurementForms/tabid/1582810/Default.aspx

💙 Thankful Thursday 💙This week, we’re grateful for the support of Dapper Plumbing, Heating, and Electric.Partnerships li...
04/17/2026

💙 Thankful Thursday 💙

This week, we’re grateful for the support of Dapper Plumbing, Heating, and Electric.

Partnerships like this help make it possible for Listen and Talk to continue supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.

We’re so appreciative of your commitment to our mission and the community we serve. Thank you for being part of this work with us 💙

Relax & recharge or explore everything? 😌🗺️Do you prefer slow mornings and time to unwind, or are you all about seeing a...
04/15/2026

Relax & recharge or explore everything? 😌🗺️

Do you prefer slow mornings and time to unwind, or are you all about seeing and doing as much as possible?

Tell us your style below! We love hearing how families spend time together 💙

As we get closer to The Sounds of Vacation Gala, we’re celebrating all the ways families connect.

Address

8244 122nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA
98033

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12069856646

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