Press Room

Press Releases and Statements

Celebrate the Fourth—Without Damaging Your Hearing or Losing Your Voice (7/1/2026)
ASHA: This Summer, Protect Your Hearing Without Missing the Fun (6/3/2026)
ASHA and Fairplay Introduce New Screen Time Resource for Families Who Have Children With Developmental Delays or Differences (5/27/2026)
Capitol Hill Briefing To Spotlight Critical Health Care Services for Adults With Communication Disorders (5/18/2026)
ASHA and Hilarity for Charity Collaborate in Free, Online Event for Dementia Caregivers (5/14/2026)

In the News

Communication access is a patient safety issue
ASHA member Chris Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP, wrote an op-ed for KevinMD about her personal experience with hospitalization and the importance of effective and inclusive communication in health care settings.

Dementia care, communication and the SLP: Improving how care is delivered
ASHA Associate Director of Health Care Services in Speech-Language Pathology Ashley Haltenhof wrote an article for McKnights exploring the role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in dementia care.

The Emotional Reality of Caregiving and Communication Challenges

ASHA President Linda I. Rosa-Lugo and former ASHA Vice President for Audiology Practice Janice R. Trent were interviewed by Coffee with America about the results of ASHA's recent polling of caregivers on communication challenges.

Campaign Spotlight

The Identify the Signs campaign aims to educate the public about the warning signs of communication disorders. Speech, language, and hearing disorders are treatable and early detection is a major contributor to speedier recoveries, shortened treatment periods, and reduced costs for individuals and society alike.

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Member Outreach Resources

Featured Resource

ASHA's new developmental milestones are available in checklists that detail communication (speech, language, and hearing) milestones for children ages birth to 5 years as well as feeding and swallowing milestones for children ages birth to 3 years.