Press Room

Press Releases and Statements

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)
Safe, Healthy, and Happy: Practical Tips To Help Kids Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Make the Most of Summer (5/11/2026)

In the News

The Hidden Emotional Struggles Many Caregivers Face
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.

Speech-Language Pathology and COVID-19: How SLPs Adapted Since the Pandemic
ASHA Associate Director of Health Care Services in Speech-Language Pathology Angela Morrell was interviewed by MedicalTechnologySchools.com for an article exploring the role of SLPs in COVID-19 recovery and how the pandemic has changed SLPs.

A Message to Members This National Speech-Language-Hearing Month from Linda I. Rosa-Lugo

ASHA 2026 President Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, EdD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, offers a message of appreciation to members of the ASHA community for the life-changing work they do in recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.

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.