May 27, 2008

Audiology in Brief

A Capitol Celebration: NBASLH Marks 30th Anniversary With Advocacy
The National Black Association of Speech-Language and Hearing marked its 30th anniversary with a full day of advocacy and then gathered for their annual convention.

Changes Proposed to No Child Left Behind
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings recently proposed major regulatory changes to the No Child Left Behind Act, including a uniform formula to calculate graduation rates.

Loan Forgiveness: An Incentive for Serving in High-Need Schools
A compelling—but largely unknown—incentive exists for new clinicians to work in high-need schools: student loan forgiveness.

May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is nationally designated as Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which commemorates and recognizes the inherent diversity of API language and cultures.

Honoring the Contributions of Asian Pacific Islanders
In honor of API Heritage Month, this article profiles two pioneering ASHA members who have dedicated their life's work to the advancement of API issues.

New State Laws Enhance EHDI Programs
New state laws are on the books in Maine and Tennessee that enhance early hearing detection and intervention efforts, reflecting a national trend to improve follow-up after identification. *Audiology*

Language Outcomes for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Recent research is providing clues about child characteristics and external factors that influence language outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder.

Acoustic/Blast Injury Surveillance in an Army at War
Over the past decade clinical practice has moved toward evidence-based work—-now public health is moving toward evidence-based practice.

Correction
A notice of ethics violations in the May 27 issue incorrectly listed the certification of Leah Quesnel-Bruce. She is certified in audiology.

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