Press Room

Press Releases and Statements

New Medical Procedure Codes Could Offer People With Hearing Loss Greater Transparency and Choice in Their Hearing Health Care, Says ASHA (7/15/2025)
Protect Your Hearing This July 4th (6/27/2025)
Enjoy Your Favorite Summer Activities With Your Ears’ Best Friend: Earplugs (6/10/2025)
Virus That Can Cause Hearing Loss in Babies Is Widely Unknown (6/3/2025)
Confident Campers: How To Help Children With Speech or Language Disorders Get the Most From Summer Camp (5/21/2025)

In the News

OTC hearing aids can improve mental health and physical health for millions
ASHA Associate Director of Audiology Professional Practices Lindsay Creed was interviewed by Pharmacy Today for an article about OTC hearing aids.

Advice for Families of Children With Speech or Language Disorders: How To Support Your Child Over Summer Break
Lantern published a blog post with ASHA guidance on supporting children with communication challenges over the summer break.

Communication with Caregivers

Local stations interviewed ASHA President Bernadette Mayfield-Clarke, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, and ASHA Past President Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP about a new poll showing the communication challenges caregivers have experienced with care recipients.

Campaign Spotlight

The Identify the Signs campaign aims to educate the public about the warning signs of communication disorders. Speech, language, and hearing disorders are treatable and early detection is a major contributor to speedier recoveries, shortened treatment periods, and reduced costs for individuals and society alike.

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Member Outreach Resources

Featured Resource

ASHA's new developmental milestones are available in checklists that detail communication (speech, language, and hearing) milestones for children ages birth to 5 years as well as feeding and swallowing milestones for children ages birth to 3 years.