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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases
New AARP ASHA Study Shows Many AARP Members Suffering Hearing Issues in Silence
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Hearing health plays a key role in personal health and quality of life, but many people with hearing difficulties don't believe their problems warrant treatment. And, according to a new survey of AARP members, nearly half of survey respondents say their hearing is getting worse.
College Students Could Be Permanently Damaging Their Hearing
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Recent research has shown that males and non-White participants are significantly more likely to set their personal audio devices at a higher volume, suggesting they may be at greater risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week.
Do Theater Experiences Increase Social Skills For Students With Autism?
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Recent research has indicated that experience in live theatrical production can lead to improved social and language skills for high school students with autism, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings this week during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego.
ASHA Member Speech-Language Pathologist: "The Friday Spelling Test Is A Waste Of Time"
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Contrary to popular belief, spelling is a linguistic skill, not a memorization skill. And because it is, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uniquely suited to assess and improve students' spelling and literacy skills. These two key points will be discussed by a researcher who will be presenting his findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week.
How Parents Can Help Their Child With Hearing Loss Develop Strong Language Skills
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Recent research has indicated that hard of hearing toddlers whose mothers talked to them more tended to understand language better than toddlers who were spoken to less, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings this week during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego.
Increasing Awareness Of Stroke Risk Factors In The Hispanic Population
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Hispanics are particularly susceptible to stroke in the United States and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) hope to educate about stroke during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week.
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New AARP ASHA Study Shows Many AARP Members Suffering Hearing Issues in Silence
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Hearing health plays a key role in personal health and quality of life, but many people with hearing difficulties don't believe their problems warrant treatment. And, according to a new survey of AARP members, nearly half of survey respondents say their hearing is getting worse.
College Students Could Be Permanently Damaging Their Hearing
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Recent research has shown that males and non-White participants are significantly more likely to set their personal audio devices at a higher volume, suggesting they may be at greater risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week.
Do Theater Experiences Increase Social Skills For Students With Autism?
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Recent research has indicated that experience in live theatrical production can lead to improved social and language skills for high school students with autism, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings this week during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego.
ASHA Member Speech-Language Pathologist: "The Friday Spelling Test Is A Waste Of Time"
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Contrary to popular belief, spelling is a linguistic skill, not a memorization skill. And because it is, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uniquely suited to assess and improve students' spelling and literacy skills. These two key points will be discussed by a researcher who will be presenting his findings during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week.
How Parents Can Help Their Child With Hearing Loss Develop Strong Language Skills
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Recent research has indicated that hard of hearing toddlers whose mothers talked to them more tended to understand language better than toddlers who were spoken to less, according to researchers who will be presenting their findings this week during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego.
Increasing Awareness Of Stroke Risk Factors In The Hispanic Population
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0000
Hispanics are particularly susceptible to stroke in the United States and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) hope to educate about stroke during the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention in San Diego this week.
Sites:
Academy of Dispensing Audiologists: Information for the hearing impaired and the audiologist. Membership required for the audiologist to gain access.Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology: Promotes excellence in hearing care through the provision of comprehensive rehabilitative and habilitative services.
American Academy of Audiology: The American Academy of Audiology is the world's largest professional organization of, by and for more than 10,000 audiologists.
American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA): AAPPSPA, the voice and resource for private practitioners in speech pathology (SLP) and audiology. Join us and attend the Spring Conference, earn CEUs, and network with other speech pathologist and audiologist.
American Hearing Aid Associates: American Hearing Aid Associates help with hearing loss including deafness, and any deficiencies of the ear. Find information about hearing loss and its treatment, hearing aids, and how to locate a qualified hearing health care professional near you.
American Speech-Language Hearing Association: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 123,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.
Better Hearing Institute: Not-for-profit organization with the mission of educating the public and medical profession on hearing loss, its treatment and prevention.
British Association of Audiological Scientists: Describes role and duties, training, and offers vacancy list.
British Society of Audiology: Includes membership information and calendar of meetings, conferences and courses.
Brtitish Association of Audiological Physicians: Professional association representing audiological physicians in the United Kingdom.
California Academy of Audiology: The California Academy of Audiology is organized for the purpose of promoting the public good by fostering the growth, development, recognition, and status of the profession of audiology and its members.
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pahologists and Audiologists: The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), represents some 4,200 speech, language, and hearing professionals across Canada.
Educational Audiology Association: an international organization of audiologists and related professionals whose primary interest is the comprehensive management of individuals from birth through graduation from school in all educational environments who have listening and/or hearing difficulties.
Idaho Speech, Language, Hearing Association: A professional organization of speech-language pathologists and audiologists advancing services to children and adults with communication and related disorders.
ILAA - Illinois Academy of Audiology: Provides support, education, programs and services for the state's audiologists, along with a practitioners directory, membership information and members only area, links, and contacts.
International Society of Audiology: Audiology -International Society (ISA)-knowledge, protection and rehabilitation of human hearing; advocate for the profession and for the hear impaired.
Military Audiology Association: Military audiologists are dedicated to the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.
NAFDA - The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology: Au.D. student organization.
New Zealand Audiological Society: Includes membership and consumer information, news, conferences and a list of audiologist in practice.
Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology: The voice of audiology in Pennsylvania
Scott Haug Foundation: The Scott Haug Foundation was established by his friends to sponsor an annual meeting which would reflect Scott's commitment both to professional excellenceand to fun and interaction among Texas audiologists.
South Carolina Academy of Audiology: The South Carolina Academy of Audiology, formed in 1989
The Society of Hearing Aid Acousticians: Web site for the society of Hearing Aid Acousticians of South Africa
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