Better Hearing and Speech Month 2021
Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.
For 2021, our theme is "Building Connections."
Please continue to check this page for updates on our 2021 BHSM campaign. As in previous years, ASHA will be offering free templates, graphics, and more. ASHA will also host its annual social media campaign/contest, Speaking Up For Communication.
Week 4: Summer Skill Building, Hearing Protection for School-Aged Children
- 5 Ways to Build Social Skills at Home This Summer [Español] [PDF]
- Summer Activities for Building Kids’ Language, Literacy, and Learning [Español] [PDF]
- Summer Safe Listening: How Kids Can Protect Their Hearing When Using Earbuds and Headphones [Español] [PDF]
- Screens and Summer: Hitting the Reset Button to Combat Online Fatigue [Español] [PDF]
Week 2: Early Intervention & COVID-19
- Why Early Intervention Pays Off [PDF]
- The ABCs of Early Intervention [Español] [PDF]
- Infants and Hearing Health: What Families Need to Know [Español] [PDF]
- Why Early Intervention? A Great Opportunity for Children and Families [Español] [PDF]
- Be Tech Wise With Baby! [Español] [PDF]
- Communicating With Baby: Tips and Milestones From Birth to Age 5
- Sign Up Today: Bright by Text [PDF]
Bright by Text is a free texting service that sends tips, information, and resources to parents and caregivers to help give their young child a bright start.
Week 3: The Role of Health Care SLPs in COVID-19 Recovery
- COVID-19 and Cognitive Challenges [PDF]
- COVID-19 and Communication Challenges [PDF]
- COVID-19 and Swallowing Challenges [PDF]
- Communicating Effectively: How SLPs Help COVID-19 Survivors With Speech and Language Problems [Español] [PDF]
- Eating Safely: How SLPs Help COVID-19 Survivors With Swallowing Problems [Español] [PDF]
- Thinking Clearly: How SLPs Help COVID-19 Survivors With Cognition Problems [Español] [PDF]
- Video: COVID-19 and Healthcare Speech-Language Pathologists: Providing Critical Care on Road to Recovery
Week 1: Untreated Hearing Loss in Adults
- Press Release: New Poll of U.S. Adults Reveals Widespread Inaction on Hearing Loss [Español]
- Attitudes and Actions Towards Hearing Health: Summary Report of U.S. Adults Ages 18+ [PDF]
- ASHA Public Service Announcement: Act Now on Hearing Loss [Español]
- Taking Action on Hearing Loss: 5 Steps to Success [Español]
- Act Now on Hearing Loss [Español]
- Is It Hearing Loss? A Checklist for Adults [Español]
- Helping a Family Member With Hearing Loss [Español]
- HLAA Communication Tip Cards [PDF]
