Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association

12/27/2025

Understand how speech-based algorithms identify early signs of neurological disease and expand speech-language pathologists’ clinical reach. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR1b.30092025.slp-academia-alzheimers.22/full/?

AI-driven tools have the potential to extend the reach and relevance of SLPs in bold new ways. 

12/25/2025

⚠️Spoiler: It's not WHAT toys you use, it's HOW you use them. In this video, we'll show you how something as simple as a cardboard box 📦 can create infinite fun!

Playtime is how babies learn! But what toys are best for a child with hearing loss to help them listen and talk?⚠️Spoiler: It's not WHAT toys you use, it's H...

12/24/2025

An audiology team adapts the conventional loudness scale to better serve CI recipients who have vision challenges.

An audiology team adapts the conventional loudness scale to better serve CI recipients who have vision challenges. 

12/24/2025

When deciding whether to use a procedure, purchase a product, or attend an educational program, the following information will guide you in your clinical practice and support the expansion of your professional knowledge. https://www.asha.org/slp/evaluate/?

When deciding whether to use a procedure, purchase a product, or attend an educational program, the following information will guide you in your clinical practice and support the expansion of your professional knowledge.

12/23/2025

Young children are constantly learning new words. https://hanen.org/information-tips/using-early-childhood-classroom-activities-to-build-vocabulary?

12/22/2025

There are four things every parent can do as they work with their professional team that will make them feel more confident and more prepared as their child learns to listen, talk, read, and thrive.

There are 4 things every parent can do as they work with their professional team that will make them feel more confident and more prepared as their child lea...

12/20/2025

In a dysphagia textbook, food may look like a pulmonary enemy. But in life, it comprises memories, socialization, empowerment, fun, comfort, and dignity.

In a dysphagia textbook, food may look like a pulmonary enemy. But in life, it comprises memories, socialization, empowerment, fun, comfort, and dignity.

12/20/2025

Many families wonder whether they should speak more than one language with their child, especially when communication is difficult. https://www.hanen.org/information-tips/speaking-more-than-one-language-with-my-child?

12/19/2025

Review anticipated developments in brain-interface technology, gene editing, and regenerative therapies in this article exploring potential neurorehabilitation advances throughout the next century. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR1f.30092025.slp-academia-aphasia-neurological-rehabilitation-tbi.30/full/?

Beyond artificial intelligence, advances in engineering and biomedical technology could hold the key to reversing or even curing most types of neurological disease.  

12/18/2025

People with communication disabilities often face barriers to health services; find out how to support effective communication access for improved care and outcomes. https://www.asha.org/communication-access/?

Lack of effective communication access for people with hearing, speech, language, voice, and/or cognitive difficulties can lead to frustration, wasted time, and less-than-optimal outcomes.

12/17/2025

For critically ill patients, what are some practical ways speech-language pathologists can address barriers to communication?

We talk effective communication between critically ill patients and providers in the ICU, emphasizing the role of augmentative and alternative communication.

12/16/2025

🚨Take Action: Ensure Access to Professional Degree Loans for CSD Students🚨

Use ASHA’s template to write to your representatives and ask them to urge the Department of Education to adopt a definition of “professional degree” program that includes CSD students. https://ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/loanlimits119/?sfmc_id=e3465906-6605-4821-a390-d3053c64de19