The Eastside Pediatric Communication Clinic, hosted by Bellevue Ear Nose and Throat, offers a wide array of clinical services for children and families. We are a comprehensive program committed to helping children reach their full potential by delivering integrated family-centered clinical care. Our team includes audiology, speech-language pathology, pediatric nursing and otolaryngology.

Partners

Contact us to find out if your child would benefit from a communications clinic evaluation.

We can help with:

Ear Malformation

Babies are often born with unexpected ear deformity or asymmetry. These changes may be subtle or obvious. There are a range of solutions depending on the nature and severity of the problem. Ear molding is a non-invasive technique that can be quite effective in the first few weeks to months of life. Call to schedule a consult with Dr. Kopelovich.

Acute & Chronic Ear Infection

Ear infections in young children are very common but some children go on to develop worse problems. We offer the full gamut of medical, surgical and rehabilitation options in order to optimize the health of your child’s ears and hearing.

Hearing Loss & Deafness

One to three of every 1000 children is born with some degree of hearing loss. Early diagnosis is critical. Our clinic coordinates care to identify and appropriately treat children with all types of hearing loss. We offer the full gamut of treatments, including cochlear implants.

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

Children with difficulty closing the palate against the back of the throat may experience escape of air or fluid through the nose. This problem may hamper speech articulation, leading to frustration and fatigue. We offer expertise and compassion for this condition and can help your child with the full range of treatments.

Voice Problems

Voice problems can affect a child’s ability to communicate comfortably in school, and with family and friends. We offer a coordinated visit to evaluate both functional and anatomic aspects of complex voice problems in children and adolescents.

Speech Delay & Impediments

Children with speech misarticulations and delays have difficulty producing sounds, words or phrases clearly and fluently. These problems can be due to developmental delays, hearing loss or a structural difference such as cleft lip/palate. We offer a combined evaluation between audiology, ENT and speech therapy to pinpoint the problem and help treat it appropriately.

Reading List

For Children (Ages 5-10)

  • El Deafo by Cece Bell
    A graphic novel memoir where Cece, who has hearing loss, learns to navigate friendships and self-confidence with her hearing aid – turning her difference into a superpower.
    Key themes: Hearing loss, self-acceptance

  • Rafa’s Special Ears by Sheila May Bird
    Rafa learns how his hearing aids help him hear the world around him and that being different makes him special.
    Key themes: Hearing aids, acceptance

  • Can You Hear Me? by Elena Faccio
    A picture book about a girl who uses a cochlear implant and teaches others about what life is like with hearing loss.
    Key themes: Cochlear implants, empathy

Bonus Nonfiction for All Ages

  • Let’s Hear It for Almigal by Wendy Kupfer (Cochlear implants)

  • The Silence Between Us by Alison Gervais (Deaf culture and communication)

For Middle Grade Readers (Ages 10-13)

  • Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
    Iris, a tech-savvy deaf girl, feels a deep connection with a whale who can’t communicate with other whales — sparking an inspiring journey.
    Key Themes: Deafness, finding one’s voice

For Teens (Ages 13+)

  • Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
    Told through both words and illustrations, this novel follows two children across time — one who is deaf and the other searching for connection.
    Key Themes: Deafness, discovery, connection
  • Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John
    Piper, a deaf teenager, unexpectedly becomes the manager of a high school rock band — proving she can hear more than most people think.
    Key Themes: Hearing loss, leadership, identity