January 23, 2007

Audiology in Brief

Landmark Clinical Trial in Swallowing Results Released
The results of the largest multi-institutional randomized clinical trial in swallowing were presented at the 2006 ASHA Convention in November.

American Indian Stories Enrich Intervention
Students from Washington State University are integrating the oral storytelling traditional—one of the richest cultural resources in American Indian culture—with evidence-based practice to create an early intervention program for children with hearing loss.

NOMS Approved for Therapy Cap Exceptions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has recommended that speech-language pathologists use ASHA’s National Outcomes Measurement system as part of the Medicare therapy cap exceptions process.

Newsmaker: Jane K. Fernandes
Fernandes shares her view of some of the larger issues underlying the protests at Gallaudet, and offers her perspective on changes occurring in the Deaf Culture that could shape the future of deaf education.

Something New for the Audiogram
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Department of Audiology has developed an alternative symbol for response at limit. *Audiology*

The Power of Passionate Mentoring: Mentoring Moments
Mentoring entails a continuity of education and acculturation—as well as a good measure of serendipity—rather than a series of definitive events.

Noma B. Anderson: 2007 ASHA President
In this interview, ASHA's top officer discusses her path to leadership and her goals for the year ahead.

Red Flags for Disabilities in Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
In children with hearing loss, other problems may be overlooked until an astute clinician, therapist, or family member notes a lack of appropriate skill progression.

A Unique Mind: Learning Style Differences in Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism
Explore the distinctions between Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism and learning style differences in planning interventions for students.

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