A new survey of U.S. parents commissioned by ASHA finds significant percentages reporting technology use by very young children and more than half of the parents surveyed have concerns about the potential negative impact of technology use on the ability of the young to communicate.
10 Tips for Managing Kids’ Tech Time to Prioritize Communication
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month—a time to prioritize communication. Here are 10 tips for parents on how to manage kids’ technology use to keep communication at the forefront.
Childhood Speech and Hearing Disorders
This infographic shares statistics about hearing and speech-language disorders in U.S. children, and the benefits of early intervention.
What is Social Communication Disorder? How Is It Treated?
Speech-language pathologists Diane Paul and Donna Murray talk about what social communication disorder is and how it is treated.
Early Language: The Key to Children’s Literacy
2014 ASHA President Elizabeth McCrea explains the connection between language and literacy, and offers tips for parents.
New Pediatrics Study Reveals Dramatic Increase in Speech Problems in Children Over Past Decade
“Pediatrics” reports a 63% increase in disability associated with speech problems from 2001–02 to 2010–11 among U.S. children, along with a more than 15% increase in disability associated with hearing problems.
Disabilities in Kids Rise; Not Physical Problems
A study in the journal Pediatrics shows that mental and developmental disabilities, including speech problems, are on the rise in children.
Boom! Here’s How to Protect Your Hearing This Fourth of July
As fun as fireworks are to watch, listening to those big booms can put people at risk for hearing damage. ASHA offers suggestions on how to protect your hearing during July 4th festivities.
Statistics of Communication Disorders
This infographic shares some statistics about the prevalence and cost of communication disorders.
Building Language and Literacy Skills During the Lazy Days of Summer
Speech-language pathologist Lyndsey Zurawski offers advice for parents about how to stimulate children’s language skills during everyday activities over the summer break.