http://www.asha.org/docs/rss.xml Press Releases RSS Feed From The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/New-AARP-ASHA-Study-Shows-Many-AARP-Members-Suffering-Hearing-Issues-in-Silence.htm Hearing health plays a key role in personal health and quality of life, but many people with hearing difficulties don't believe their problems warrant treatment. And, according to a new survey of AARP members, nearly half of survey respondents say their hearing is getting worse. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/College-Students-Could-Be-Permanently-Damaging-Their-Hearing.htm Recent research has shown that males and non-White participants are significantly more likely to set their personal audio devices at a higher volume, suggesting they may be at greater risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Do-Theater-Experiences-Increase-Social-Skills-For-Students-With-Autism.htm Recent research has indicated that experience in live theatrical production can lead to improved social and language skills for high school students with autism, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings this week during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Friday-Spellling-Test-Is-A-Waste-Of-Time.htm Contrary to popular belief, spelling is a linguistic skill, not a memorization skill. And because it is, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uniquely suited to assess and improve students' spelling and literacy skills. These two key points will be discussed by a researcher who will be presenting his findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/How-Parents-Can-Help-Their-Child-With-Hearing-Loss.htm Recent research has indicated that hard of hearing toddlers whose mothers talked to them more tended to understand language better than toddlers who were spoken to less, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings this week during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Increasing-Awareness-Of-Stroke-Risk-Factors-In-The-Hispanic-Population.htm Hispanics are particularly susceptible to stroke in the United States and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) hope to educate about stroke during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Recognize,-Report,-And-Rest--Key-Words-In-Concussion-Education.htm After Southern California high school football players were taught the mantra "recognize, report, and rest," the student athletes demonstrated a statistically significant change in their knowledge about what a concussion is and about the causes and symptoms of concussion, according to a researcher who will be presenting her findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/The-Buds-Are-Coming-To-San-Diego.htm San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has declared November 14–18 "Buds In The Schools Week," a time when the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will bring its Listen To Your Buds safe listening campaign to area schools. Following that, ASHA's campaign will share the stage at Balboa Theater for the twentieth annual USO San Diego holiday concert. Wed, 9 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Listen-to-Your-Buds-PSA-Contest.htm To engage kids in its campaign about preventing noise-induced hearing loss by using personal audio technology safely, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest for young people ages 8-18. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/International-Stuttering-Awareness-Day.htm The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Stuttering Foundation are collaborating to raise awareness among parents and caregivers about the benefits of early intervention for children who stutter. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Among-Top-Ten-Exceptional-Businesses.htm The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been named the 6th most exceptional business in Maryland. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Partners-With-USO-San-Diego-For-Holiday-Concert.htm The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will Co-Title Sponsor USO San Diego's 20th Annual Holiday Concert, an event that will deliver a lot of holiday cheer to local military families and San Diegans along with a safe listening message from ASHA's Listen To Your Buds public education campaign. Thu, 13 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Announces-2011-Media-Award-Winners.htm ASHA announces the winners of the 2011 Media Awards and the first-ever Media Champion Awards. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Named-One-Of-Greater-Washington-s-Healthiest-Employers.htm The Washington Business Journal named ASHA one of 40 healthiest employers in the DC metro area. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-and-Esai-Morales-Collaborate-on-Safe-Listening.htm Actor Esai Morales speaks about the Listen To Your Buds safe listening campaign in a new public service announcement. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/IDEA-Full-Funding-Act.htm ASHA supports Senator Tom Harkin's (D-IA) reintroduction of the?Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Parents--Don-t-Hope-Your-Child-Will-Just-Outgrow-An-Early-Language-Problem.htm The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is urging parents to consider the potential negative impact that having "a wait and see" approach can have for the communication development of children who are late talkers. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Summer-Vacation-Doesn-t-Give-Kids--Ears-A-Break.htm A Listen To Your Buds Summer kick-off event is held at the Recording Industry Association of America to highlight the campaign's safe listening message for kids. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Event-To-Kick-Off-A-Safe-Listening-Summer.htm Listen To Your Buds Safe Listening Event takes place Wedenesday, June 15, 2011 at the Recording Industry Association of American in Washington, DC. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA,-Along-With-Other-National-Organizations,-Applauds-Reintroduction-of-Legislation-That-Would-Reduce-Learning-Barriers.htm ASHA applauds re-introduction of Reducing barriers to Learning Act by U.S. Representative David Loebsack (D-IA). Fri, 27 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/National-Hispanic-Foundation-For-The-Arts-Joins-ASHA-s-Listen-To-Your-Buds-Campaign.htm The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts is a new sponsor of ASHA's Listen To Your Buds campaign. Thu, 19 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Announces-Passy-Muir-As-Latest-Corporate-Partner.htm Passy-Muir Inc. joins ASHA as their newest corporate partner. Thu, 19 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/What-s-Keeping-Your-Child-From-Performing-On-Grade-Level.htm ASHA urges parents to have children screened for communication problems that may cause difficulty learning to listen, speak, read or write. Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Do-You-Understand-The-Effects-Of-Hearing-Loss-On-Your-Child-s-Development.htm ASHA urges parents to have their child's hearing screened. Fri, 13 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Releases-Speech-Language-Pathology-Medical-Review-Guidelines.htm ASHA has released medical review guidelines for SLP professionals regarding all facets of coverage policy development and claims review. Mon, 09 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Are-You-Concerned-About-Your-Child-s-Speech-.htm National Stuttering Awareness Week (May 9-15) raises awareness about the warning signs and the benefits of early intervention of stuttering. Information is available for parents of children who stutter. Mon, 09 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Wins-Three-Awards-From-The-Alliance-For-Workplace-Excellence.htm ASHA is one of 15 DC-area organizations to win the Workplace Excellence, Health and Wellness Trailblazer and EcoLeadership award for 2010. Mon, 02 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-Joins-AARP-Hearing-Education-Advisory-Group.htm The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) has joined forces with AARP as an advisor to a new hearing education and awareness effort by the nation's leading organization for Americans over age 50. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/TBI-Recovery-Hampered-By-Inadequate-Health-Insurance-Coverage.htm ASHA calls upon health insurers and U.S. policymakers to strengthen health insurance coverage of services covering communication issues due to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other causes. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/ASHA-President-Dr--Paul-Rao-Available-for-Interviews.htm The 2011 ASHA President Dr. Paul R. Rao is available for interviews to discuss speech and language therapy that Represesntative Gabrielle Giffords will likely undergo during her recovery. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/MENC-Sponsors-Safe-Listening-Campaign.htm The National Association for Music Education (MENC) is the Listen To Your Buds campaign's newest sponsor. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.asha.org/About/news/Press-Releases/2011/Paul-Rao-Becomes-ASHA-President.htm On January 1, Paul R. Rao, PhD, CCC-SLP began his term as 2011 ASHA president. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT