SLP Derek Daniels says stigmatizing actions, like imitating stuttering, can lead people who stutter to remove themselves from opportunities and create a diminished quality of life. Daniels, himself a person who stutters, shares ways SLPs can address stigma in their work.
What happens when we believe in ability, and avoid making assumptions, when introducing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? We boost a new user’s power to effectively communicate.
Children’s eligibility for IDEA and Medicaid funding differs according to federal and state guidelines. Here’s a broad look at some similarities and differences.
A speech-language pathologist shares ways of finding free or reduced-cost assistive technology.
An SLP taps into interprofessional practice to accelerate progress for her students with CAS—and sees results.
A speech-language pathologist builds a “communication cart” to help hospitalized patients with aphasia communicate with providers.
Some worry that predictive text in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) may thwart autonomy and expression. Others see it as liberating. How do we ensure the technology does right by users?
An SLP challenges herself to incorporate language used in a middle-schooler’s social circles into that student’s AAC device.
A combination approach resulted in more school-age children meeting their speech treatment goals, according to ASHA data.
Working with local nonprofits, university faculty create and distribute culturally responsive resources to address delayed evaluations.
A speech-language pathologist reflects on the challenges and rewards of her journey to becoming more culturally self-reflective and growth-oriented.
Communication breakdowns present a hurdle for caregivers, but audiologists and SLPs can help, according to an ASHA-commissioned poll.
Evaluating dysphagia in infants and small children often includes informal assessments, caregiver perspectives, and clinical expertise.
Join the ASHFoundation’s “Amplify Voices” campaign during National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (NSLHM) to celebrate ASHA’s Centennial.
Children’s eligibility for IDEA and Medicaid funding differs according to federal and state guidelines. Here’s a broad look at some similarities and differences.