Students who speak African American English (AAE) face a number of challenges in the school environment—from a mismatch between home and school language to negative attitudes about AAE in the classroom. One of two forums in this month’s issue of

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected audiologists and speech-language pathologists throughout the world. To provide a global perspective on the pandemic, ASHA’s Special Interest Group 17, Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders, has published a new forum in Perspectives

Speech-language pathologists can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of all learning disabilities, including dyslexia (ASHA, n. d.). This October, we’re taking the opportunity to recognize Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on—and share

For 30 years, the Research Symposium at the ASHA Convention has hosted the foremost experts in the CSD discipline to present on a specific research theme. At the 2019 Convention, clinicians and researchers gathered to discuss the topic of specific

During the 4th International Meeting on Internet and Audiology last June, the attendees had no idea just how quickly their research would be put into widespread practice. In the latest special issue from the American Journal of Audiology (AJA), Guest

Last year, the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) published Part 1 of a forum focused on dual language learners. Dual language learners, young children learning two languages at the same time, are a growing population in the United States.

Morphemes are the smallest linguistic unit of meaning—and the ability to consider and manipulate them, known as morphological awareness (MA)—plays a big role in language and literacy success. In fact, MA intervention can improve the language skills of children with

The Charleston Swallowing Conference at Northwestern University is the largest multidisciplinary meeting of experts in dysphagia in the country. In the latest special issue from the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP), special issue editors Bonnie Martin-Harris, Heather Shaw Bonilha,

Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of people in the United States every year. These conditions are frequently associated with speech and hearing disorders—and can even be life-threatening. In recognition of National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month, we’d like to