ASHA members who are based in the schools are likely to work with children diagnosed with autism. As school-based clinicians continue to explore their telepractice options after returning to in-person school, these five articles from Guest Editor Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky can
Approximately 1 in 13 adults in experiences a voice problem every year in the United States. For millions of Americans of all ages, these problems may be persistent voice disorders. ASHA describes a voice disorder as “when voice quality, pitch,
Although ASHA has recognized telepractice as a viable method of service delivery for more than 15 years, many found themselves using it for the first time during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a 2020 survey of ASHA
Once again, we’re recognizing Autism Acceptance Month at the ASHA Journals. Although it presents differently in the millions of individuals diagnosed with autism in the United States alone, ASHA points out that people with autism may have social challenges, and
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is currently seeking nominations for candidates to fill three upcoming vacancies for editor-in-chief positions, with service starting January 1, 2023. Editors-in-chief are sought for the American Journal of Audiology; for the Language section of the Journal
The Brain Injury Association of America estimates that 1 in 60 Americans are living with a permanent brain injury. As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the ASHA Journals are showcasing the wide range of brain injury and highlighting resources
Increasing diversity in the communication sciences and disorders workforce has been a priority at ASHA for more than 50 years. With so much history, it’s no surprise that what was originally scheduled for one forum on increasing diversity in the
World Hearing Day, a campaign of the World Health Organization (WHO), recognizes the importance of hearing health care not only in the United States but around the world. This year, World Hearing Day is focused on hearing conservation through safe
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in public schools face many challenges every day. Alongside their day-to-day work, they need to navigate relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and even caregivers. Along the way, there are sure to be some hiccups, and
On this date in 1957, André Djourno and Charles Eyriès were the first people to install a cochlear implant (CI), electrically stimulating the auditory nerve through an electrode in the cochlea. Although the modern CI wouldn’t be developed until 1978,
