Press Room

Press Releases and Statements

Communication Boards in Your Community Are a Powerful Force for Awareness and Connection (10/1/2026)
Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists Visit Capitol Hill To Advocate for Policies That Support Patient Access to Essential Care (9/23/2026)
ASHA Congratulates The Pitt for Its Emmy Awards (9/17/2026)
Invisible Balance Disorders Affect Millions (9/10/2026)
Back-to-School: Tips for Supporting Students Who Use AAC Devices (8/13/2026)

In the News

Preserving Your Voice and Ability to Swallow During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
ASHA member Heather Starmer, PhD CCC-SLP, BCS-S was interviewed for an Everyday Health article explaining how SLPs address voice and swallowing problems that can arise from head and neck cancer treatment.

Health Beat: Audiologist says correcting hearing loss is one way to lower Alzheimer's risk
ASHA Director of Audiology Practice Bria Collins was quoted in a syndicated CNN Health segment about a growing body of evidence linking hearing loss and dementia risk.

The Emotional Reality of Caregiving and Communication Challenges

ASHA President Linda I. Rosa-Lugo and former ASHA Vice President for Audiology Practice Janice R. Trent were interviewed by Coffee with America about the results of ASHA's recent polling of caregivers on communication challenges.

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.