Every year, ASHA chooses a select number of poster presentations from the annual ASHA Convention, deeming them “meritorious posters.” These posters represent some of the most exceptional and innovative contributions to the annual ASHA Convention. This year, ASHA selected 59
Throughout the United States, millions of Americans work in health professions. Although their roles, responsibilities, and settings may vary, health professionals share a common goal of offering their patients the best care possible. This year, in honor of Health Professions
Approximately 1 million individuals in the United States live with aphasia. This condition presents most often in individuals after a stroke or a head injury, particularly in people over the age of 85. The latest special issue of the American
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups (Perspectives) specializes in bridging research and practice, providing SIG affiliates with information that they can use in the clinic, classroom, and more. The October issue brings readers two forums focusing on topics that
People with disabilities, including communication disabilities, are an overlooked population that experiences significant health and health care disparities. Researchers and clinicians, including ASHA members, have an opportunity not only to offer care to these individuals, but to advocate for their
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established regulations on over-the counter (OTC) hearing aids, ensuring quality for existing OTC hearing aids and paving the way for future models. As people with hearing loss weigh their options,
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a pivotal role in assessing and treating childhood apraxia of speech (CAS); however, CAS rarely occurs on its own. As many as 80% of children with CAS may also present with developmental language disorder (DLD), issues
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) helps millions worldwide who cannot rely on their natural speech to communicate.1 In honor of AAC Awareness Month, we’re presenting the latest for clinicians and researchers who are looking to assist and empower people who
The Fifth International Meeting on Internet and Audiology highlighted new ways that Internet-based applications can help better meet the needs of audiology patients and improve hearing health around the world. The latest issue of the American Journal of Audiology (AJA)
The ASHA journals are proud to celebrate Peer Review Week once again this year, recognizing the importance of peer reviewers and the peer review process not only to ASHA but to the scientific community as a whole. This year,
