December 28, 2001
Congress Finalizes 2002 Funding for Health Care and Education
Major increases secured for ASHA priorities, including IDEA, early reading and literacy programs, EHDI, and research funding.
December 26, 2001
An Overview of Reimbursement and Balance Disorders
Learn about the scope of practice for audiologists in providing services for vestibular balance and rehabilitation therapy and how to obtain reimbursement from Medicare and private payers.
Enhancing Literacy Through the Technique of Storytelling
The use of stories and storytelling can be considered an integrative and interactive—and effective—"one size fits most" approach to help children with language-based learning disabilities.
Sudden Hearing Loss
Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency that strikes approximately 4,000 people each year. The diagnosis often remains elusive and the treatment is controversial.
The New—and Improved—ASHA Code of Ethics
During its annual meeting in 2001, the Legislative Council approved a new ASHA Code of Ethics.
December 21, 2001
ESEA Conference Completed
December 11, 2001
9,000 Strong Join the Odyssey in New Orleans, Louisiana
A Speech-Language Pathologist in Vietnam
Communication Needs A Focus of LC Discussion
SLPs in Maryland District Receive Salary Increase
The Brave New World of the Cyber Speech and Hearing Clinic
November 20, 2001
Getting Off to a Good Start
On Oct. 29, 2001, ASHA's top elected leaders met with officials in the Special Education Rehabilitative Services to discus ASHA's educational priorities.
No Time to Lose: Working With Young Children With Severe Disabilities Who Are Presymbolic
Communication skill development begins at birth, with the earliest communicative behaviors serving as building blocks for all subsequent development. Learn about the first steps in identifying and supporting early communication for children with severe disabilities.
Report on Newborn Screening Draws Criticism
ASHA has expressed deep disappointment at a recent report by a task force of private-sector primary care practitioners that concluded "insufficient evidence" exists linking newborn screening with "clinically important" improvement in speech and language skills.
The Many Faces of Stuttering: Identifying Appropriate Treatment Goals
One primary reason that some speech-language pathologists feel frustrated with their skills for treating people who stutter is that they are focusing their treatment on the wrong goals. Learn about the need to develop balanced treatment goals for all age groups.
Where Have All the PhDs Gone?
The doctoral shortage crisis is creating a ripple effect that is being felt throughout the disciplines. But a new joint effort between ASHA and the Council on Academic Affairs in Communication Sciences and Disorders holds promise for a solution.
November 06, 2001
Congress Eyes Medicare Coverage for Aural Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids
Medicare has never paid for aural rehabilitation or hearing aids. But this may change if Congress passes a new bill to reform Medicare.
Feature: Serving Children from the Culture of Poverty
Many speech-language pathologists find themselves serving increasing number of clients from low socioeconomic status backgrounds. Learn about the challenges facing these children—and practical strategies to assist these families in helping their children succeed in school.
OSHA Delays Recordkeeping Rule
Occupational audiologists and workers were dealt a setback when OSHA announced that the final rule on the Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements will be delayed until Jan. 1, 2003.
The Outlook for Long-Term Care
What are the prospects for employment in the long-term care industry? Find out about the emerging opportunities in this sector and how to evaluate them.
When Duty Called
In Europe, Janet Deltuva, an Air Force major and speech-language pathologist in the Biomedical Sciences Corps, picked up another skill—medical readiness for mass casualties. On Sept. 11, she put her abilities to use.
October 23, 2001
Audios Amigos
A Utah State University faculty member describes his journey to Tijuana, Mexico to provide free audiolological screening.
Minneapolis SLPs to Receive Salary Increase
As members across the country continue to advocate for salary supplements for school-based, ASHA-certified clinicians, SLPs in the Minneapolis public schools garnered a victory at the district level. Read about how their advocacy efforts paid off in a salary increase.
October 09, 2001
Feature: A Clinician-Researcher Partnership
Cross-discipline collaborations have existed in school settings for years, but building partnerships between clinicians and researchers is a relatively new initiative within the ASHA community. Read about how one such partnership benefited middle school students.
Hearing Healthcare Team Launched
ASHA is among several organizations that are partnering with the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in forming the America's Hearing Healthcare Team initiative. Find out about this major public awareness campaign.
In the Aftermath of Tragedy
New York City—"Ground Zero"—was the epicenter of a tragedy that was national in scope. In the days after the attack, audiologists and speech-language pathologists in hospitals, private practices, schools, and universities in the New York City area were profoundly affected by the tragedy, and tried to find ways to help.
Marlee Matlin to Be Honored at Convention
Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin will be honored at the Nov. 16 Awards Ceremony at the ASHA Convention in New Orleans.
September 25, 2001
Feature: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
Affecting one in 500 children, autism is considered a common childhood disorder, but its manifestations vary. SLP Patricia Prelock points out the early indicators of autism and offers assessment guidelines.
Hearing Loss Rule Delayed, Coalition Acts
In Appreciation: Patricia R. Cole
A passionate advocate of the profession, Patricia Ruth Cole, past ASHA president and speech-language pathologist, died August 14 in Texas.
Senate Bill Would End 1500 Medicare Cap
August 07, 2001
Digit al Hearing Aids: Current State-of-the-Art
Feature: The Shape of Things to Come
In Appreciation: John V. Irwin
New Federal Rules on Privacy, Data Transmission, Affect AAC
Sen ate Aids Non-Physician Providers in Passing Patients' Bill of Rights
June 26, 2001
Get ready for HIPAA
Patents for new technologies
Picket line walks the edge of change
SLI —What We Know and Why It Matters
Speech-language pathologists are the ambassadors of language, helping children and parents cope with language impairment through understanding.
State Leaders share strategies at Summit
May 29, 2001
An Update on Classroom Acoustics
Let the Word Be Heard: Advocate Good Classroom Acoustics
Good classroom acoustics can help all students.
May 15, 2001
Traveling the Road—and Sharing the Load—of Alzheimer's
May 1, 2001
Maggie's Story-A Tale of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
February 20, 2001
Law Concerns Privacy, Transfer of Patient Data
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