National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (NSLHM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.
Join the celebration! Explore the resources available on this page, which can help you recognize NSLHM in any setting. You can also participate in the social media contest or explore the exclusive offerings from the store. Be sure to visit this page frequently for updates throughout May. ASHA will be releasing new resources on several different topics in conjunction with NSLHM.
Multimedia Assets
Zoom Backgrounds
Customizable Templates
- NSLHM Proclamation
- Press Release
Audiology | Speech-Language Pathology - Letter to Families AUD
English | Spanish - Letter to Families SLP
English | Spanish
Classroom Activities
- Celebrate Communication Wall (Speech Bubble Template)
- Guess My Feeling Charades
Emotion Cards and Scenario Cards - Communication for All Coloring Page
- Communication Word Search
- Communication Fill-in-the-Blank
- Communication Connections
- Safe Listening Pledge
- Safe Listening Fill-in-the-Blank
- Safe Listening Word Search
- Safe Listening Match the Sound to Decibel Level
- Safe Listening News Article Discussion (for advanced learners)
- Safe Listening Sound Check
(for advanced learners)
Celebratory Resources
- Bookmark Vertical
- Bookmark Horizontal
- Printable posters (letter and legal size)
- Love the Professions signs (print and complete)
- Thank you e-card
- Ways to thank audiologists and SLPs in:
Resources for the Public
Tools and programs to use with families, clients and patients.
- Be Tech Wise With Baby!
English | Spanish - Be Tech Wise With Toddler!
English | Spanish - Be Tech Wise With Preschoolers!
English | Spanish - ASHA-Lantern TALK texting program (Flyer)
English | Spanish - ASHA-Lantern HEAR texting program (Flyer)
English | Spanish - ASHA Developmental Milestones Handouts
- ASHA Hearing Screener
- Hearing and Speech Careers
Member Toolkits
Collections of resources by topic or setting.
Articles to Share With Families
For Parents and Caregivers
- Beyond Spoken Words: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
English | Spanish - Five Everyday Ways to Boost Your Toddler’s Language Skills at Home
English | Spanish - Eight Speech and Language Skills to Practice With Your Preschooler
- Encouraging a Summer Reader: Ten Tips
- Pools, Planes and More: Here's How to Protect Your Little Ones Ear's This Summer
English | Spanish - Speech and Language Services in Schools
- Summer Pause in School Services: How to Help Children Over Break
- Summer Mealtime Struggles: Helping Kids Deal With Tricky Food Situations
- Tips for Parents and Caregivers: Supporting Your Child Who Has a Communication Disorder
English | Spanish - Why OTC Hearing Aids Aren’t Right for Kids—But Other Options Are
English | Spanish - Young Children Learning Multiple Languages: Parent FAQs
English | Spanish
For Care Partners of Adults
- Caring for Your Loved One With Dementia: Everyday Tips for Communication, Cognition, and Behavior
English | Spanish - Helping a Loved One With a Speech or Language Disorder Communicate More Effectively Using Technology
- Let’s Talk Speech Therapy: What Caregivers Need to Know
- Tips for Care Partners: Helping Adults With Swallowing Disorders
English | Spanish - Tips for Communicating With Someone Who Has Hearing Loss
English | Spanish - Tips for Communicating With Adults Who Have a Speech or Language Disorder
English | Spanish - When Communication Fades: A Caregiver’s Challenge
