ASHA President A. Lynn Williams discusses the importance of early identification and treatment of communication disorders. For more information, visit the Identify the Signs website.
Every year during the month of May, Better Hearing & Speech Month provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding language, or hearing. For 2021, our theme is "Building Connections." See more campaigns.
Since technology overuse can be harmful to children’s health and development, this free resource for prospective and new parents encourages healthy screen-time habits from day 1 to allow babies to thrive. Developed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Children’s Screen Time Action Network, Be Tech Wise With Baby! is well suited for pediatrician, OBGYN, other medical offices and outpatient therapy clinics; libraries; day care centers; and all other settings that provide information for new parents and caregivers.
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