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.
This infographic shares statistics about hearing and speech-language disorders in U.S. children, and the benefits of early intervention.
Speech-language pathologists Diane Paul and Donna Murray talk about what social communication disorder is and how it is treated.
2014 ASHA President Elizabeth McCrea explains the connection between language and literacy, and offers tips for parents.
“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.
A study in the journal Pediatrics shows that mental and developmental disabilities, including speech problems, are on the rise in children.
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.
This infographic shares some statistics about the prevalence and cost of communication disorders.
Speech-language pathologist Lyndsey Zurawski offers advice for parents about how to stimulate children’s language skills during everyday activities over the summer break.
Speech-language pathologist and 2013 ASHA President Patricia Prelock discusses the increase in autism diagnoses among U.S. children, as well as the early signs and treatment options.