March 25, 2008

ASHA Leader Online

March 25, 2008

2007: A Year of Change

ASHA's Year In Review highlights successes in the area of reimbursement, professional education, and public outreach.

ASHA has revised its state model bill to reflect Phase II of its Early Hearing Detection and Intervention advocacy campaign, designed to reduce loss to follow-up.

National, Local Races Affect the Professions

The 2008 election is turning into one of the most historic and competitive races in recent history. Now is the time for the discipline to become more politically active.

State, National Efforts Address Personnel Shortages

ASHA's Focused Initiative on Personnel Issues in Health Care and Education spearheaded a variety of creative mechanisms in 2007 to address this critical concern in the professions.

Resources Available on Brain Injury Rehabilitation

A joint committee of speech-language pathologists and neuopsychologists has developed resources for professionals working with individuals with brain injuries.

Expanding Outreach to State Associations

State associations will have a "go to" person in the national office under a new outreach model designed to increase communication and collaboration with ASHA.

Taking Audiology Issues to Capitol Hill

An audiology advocate shares her experiences speaking to Congressional representatives on behalf of the profession. *Audiology*

Audiologic Contributions to Pediatric Cochlear Implants

Audiologists have maintained a highly visible presence throughout the evolution of cochlear implants.

Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments

The natural environments paradigm is a consultation-based delivery of supports and services in which the speech-language pathologist acts as consultant, supporting the child and family's communication within their everyday activities and events.

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