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In the News

Why Do Babies Say Dada First?
ASHA Senior Director of Clinical Issues in Speech-Language Pathology Diane Paul and ASHA member Stephanie Cohen were quoted in a Today.com article about babies saying "dada" and "mama."

6 Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Hearing
ASHA Senior Director of Audiology Practices Tricia Ashby and ASHA member Amy Sarow were quoted a SELF article about various possible threats to hearing.

ASHA’s Developmental Milestones: Communication (Hearing, Speech, and Language)

Lemmietta McNeilly, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Chief Staff Officer for Speech-Language Pathology, shares important information about ASHA’s new communication milestones and how they should be used by families.

 

Campaign Spotlight

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.

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Featured Resource

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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. 

 

Media Contacts

Senior Director, Public Relations
Joseph Cerquone
301-296-8732
703-973-7744 (Mobile)
jcerquone@asha.org

Associate Director, Public Relations
Francine Pierson
301-296-8715
fpierson@asha.org

Manager, Broadcast Media
Doug Plesh
301-296-8730
dplesh@asha.org

Specialist, Public Relations
Jeremi Jones
301-296-8729
jjones2@asha.org

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