Communication for a Lifetime
ASHA is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders receive services to help them communicate effectively.
If you or a loved one has a communication disorder, understanding speech, language, and hearing disorders is an important first step in getting the right support. The Communication Health Support Association (CHSA), powered by the expertise of ASHA, provides accessible, expert-reviewed information to help individuals and families make informed decisions about communication health and connect with appropriate care.
Developmental Milestones
Learn more about communication (hearing, speech, and language) milestones from birth to age 5.
Learn more about feeding and swallowing milestones from birth to age 3.
Looking for milestones for older children? See Communication Development: Kindergarten–5th grade to learn what to expect from children in elementary school.
Spanish Resources
Access and share information in Spanish on speech, language, and hearing disorders. These resources cover communication health for all ages—from childhood developmental milestones to adult speech and hearing conditions.
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Find out more about communication (hearing, speech, and language) disorders on the Helping You Communicate website.
Know your rights when receiving audiology or speech-language pathology services.
The Identify the Signs campaign raises awareness among parents, caregivers and educators about the early signs of communication disorders.
Featured ASHA Products
Everybody Needs a Turn
This story can help start conversations with siblings of children with a speech-language disorder to process their feelings.
Talking on the Go
Talking On the Go is loaded with everyday activities to enhance speech and language development.
Beyond Baby Talk
Beyond Baby Talk guides readers through the easiest and most engaging ways to instill strong communication skills in children.
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