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(Vienna, VA - November 12, 2007) Paul Naughton, who served as the first public member of ASHA's Financial Planning Board from 2001-2006, will receive the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Distinguished Service Award during the 2007 Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), November 15-17 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes significant contributions to the field of speech-language pathology and/or audiology by non-members. Honored individuals have made outstanding contributions to the discipline of communication science and disorders, research, administration, or service to state or national organizations.
The annual ASHA convention is the most comprehensive development conference for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists. It features more than 1,500 educational sessions that highlight the latest developments in research and clinical practices for professionals who provide services in schools, hospitals, health care centers, rehabilitation clinics, and other practice settings.
Mr. Naughton commitment to strong and effective financial oversight of not-for-profit organizations was evident throughout his tenure. He contributed extensive management and financial expertise, and was a trusted participant and expert resource. Mr. Naughton was instrumental in decisions concerning ASHA's budgets, investments, business ventures, and construction of a new national office. He served as an example to all of an informed, involved board member who viewed seriously his oversight duties.
Nearly 300 exhibitors, including hearing aid manufacturers and other companies in the speech and hearing industries, will showcase innovative products and services in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center's exhibit hall. Technology presentations on products, such as computer software programs as well as alternative and augmentative communication and assistive listening devices were also featured.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 127,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems including swallowing disorders.
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