June 25, 2002
Improving Cognitive-Communicative and Social Skills
How to improve cognitive-communicative and social skills in traumatic brain injury patients.
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Vote On November 5
It’s up to concerned voters to elect candidates who will protect patients, clients, students, and the professions.
Managing Cognitive-Communication Disorders Following TBI
Management of cognitive-communication disorders is an integral part of SLPs’ scope of practice.
Penetrating the Secrets of the Cochlear Nucleus
Penetrating the Secrets of the Cochlear Nucleus by Susan Boswell
Severity
Read about mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury.
Stages of Recovery
Read the different stages of recovering from traumatic brain injury.
State Leaders Share Strategies, Successes
State Leaders Share Strategies, Successes, by Marat Moore
TBI Prevention
Read a list of actions that can help prevent traumatic brain injury.
TBI: Strategies for Community Reintegration
Strategies for traumatic brain injury patients to reintegrate into family and work environments.
TBI: Working With Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups
Read a list of tips for working With culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Primer for Professionals. By Kathleen M. Youse, Karen N. Le, Michael S. Cannizzaro, and Carl A. Coelho
Will the Cap Return?
Will the Cap Return? Medicare Beneficiaries Could Face $1,500 Limit by Marat Moore
June 11, 2002
A Multicultural May
A Multicultural May Children’s Health Fair Celebrates BHSM
Bridging the Service Gap . . .Through Audiology Telepractice
Consumers living in isolated or rural communities will probably realize the greatest benefit from audiology telepractice.
Electronic Claims Submission
The Impact of Electronic Claims Submission on Cash Flow in a Private Practice, by by Arthur W. Williams, III
Funding for Telepractice Research
Find out about financial support for telepractice research.
Tapping Into Technology
Tapping Into Technology by Vic S. Gladstone
Technology References and Additional Readings
References and readings related to the ASHA Online Leader article "The Impact of Technology on Teaching, Clinical Practice, and Research."
The Impact of Technology on Teaching, Clinical Practice, and Research
Read this article from the ASHA Leader Online to explore the role technology plays in the professions.
The Paperless Office
The Paperless Office: Merging Medical and Digital Technology, by Tricia Ashby and Barth W. Doroshuk
Venturing Into Telehealth: Applying Interactive Technologies to Stuttering Treatment
Read this ASHA Leader Online article about telehealth and the professions.
May 28, 2002
Atlanta Restaurants
Here are just a few of the hundreds of good restaurants from which to choose from in Atlanta.
Better Hearing and Speech Month Celebrated on Capitol Hill
Frankly, My Dear… Atlanta’s the Place to Be!
Find out about this year's convention location: Atlanta, Ga.
Preschool Reading Programs Recommended to ED
Speech Relay Service Remains Underutilized
Untapped Resource: Speech Relay Service Remains Underutilized by Susan Boswell
Useful Resources for Your Trip
Find links that will help you plan your trip to the 2002 ASHA Convention.
Win a Trip to the 2002 Convention
Submit your collaboration story, and you’ll be entered to win a free trip to the ASHA 2002 Convention (including free registration, three-night hotel stay, and round-trip airfare).
May 14, 2002
A Non-Traditional Clinical Experience in Costa Rica
The exotic locale of Costa Rica served as a practicum site for one student who was part of a multidisciplinary team that delivered comprehensive services.
Audiology Platform
Audiology Platform Charts Course for Profession, by Pamela Mason and Vic S. Gladstone.
CMS Proposal on “Feeding Assistants”
CMS Proposal on “Feeding Assistants” Prompts Questions
Hooked on Research: Recipients of ASHFoundation Graduate Scholarships Look to the Future
Meet four graduate students united by a single goal—the certainty that their efforts will improve the lives of the people their work will touch.
Medicare Law Is in for Repair
Medicare Law Is in for Repair by Reed Franklin
April 30, 2002
20th Annual Communication Awards Honor Personal, Professional Achievements
20th Annual Communication Awards Honor Personal, Professional Achievements. by Mary M. Annett.
Communication and Violence: New Roles for Speech-Language Pathologists
SLPs have much to contribute to school safety. Learn about the communication profiles of youth at risk, legal requirements under IDEA, and communication intervention strategies.
Professions on Fast Track for Growth
Professions on Fast Track for Growth. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Predicts Bright Job Outlook Through 2010.
Reauthorizing IDEA—The Marathon Begins
Reauthorizing IDEA
The Joy of Research
In an effort to share the excitement of research with her students, Lorraine Ramig paired master’s level students with research mentors. Read the perspectives of both the students and mentors.
April 16, 2002
Act Now to Repeal the $1,500 Cap
Amplification for Infants
At last, universal hearing detection and intervention is here. Learn the steps involved in fitting amplification to these very little babies that are being identified.
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Coming in May. Better Hearing and Speech Month
Billing Medicaid for School-Based Services
Getting Into the Adolescent Literacy Game
In comparing the game of adolescent literacy to basketball, Barbara Ehren defines the game of adolescent literacy, and what is needed for SLPs to become strong starters in team play.
April 02, 2002
Advocacy Brings Success in Reimbursement Appeals
Four recent cases illustrate how clinicians and consumers, using ASHA’s expertise, can overturn claim denials.
Celebrating Our Differences
There is no disputing the increase in diverse populations in the United States. In a prologue to this issue which focuses on multiculturalism, read about ASHA’s Focused Initiative to ensure that the professions reflect the diversity of clients we serve.
Cultivating Cultural Competence in the Workplace, Classroom, and Clinic
No individual can know all cultures, but understanding the nine basic parameters that differentiate cultures gives clinicians an essential treatment tool.
Culture and Sexual Orientation: How to Create More Sensitive Environments for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Clients
Professionals need to challenge themselves and their colleagues to become inclusive and improve cultural competence regarding sexual minorities.
Language Interpreters and Translators: Bridging Communication With Clients and Families
Explore the roles and responsibilities of the interpreter and clinician in meeting the needs of diverse clients.
Socioculture and the Delivery of Health Care: Who Gets What and Why
One of the major challenges today is how to provide effective and culturally sensitive health care to a burgeoning multicultural population.
The Bilingual Factor: New Mexico Clinicians Seek State Recognition for Bilingual Skills
Clinicians laid the groundwork for an official endorsement of bilingual clinicians and possible salary supplements with the introduction of House Joint Memorial 3 in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
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