Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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

12/16/2025

Learn how shifting from advice-giving to collaboration empowers patients, reduces burnout, and creates meaningful, lasting change. https://www.medbridge.com/blog/coaching-in-healthcare-moving-beyond-advice-giving?

Ready to move beyond advice-giving? Discover how a Coach Approach transforms patient care, boosts motivation, and reignites purpose in practice.

12/15/2025

A speech-language pathologist finds that families of infants who are dying or have life-limiting diseases need additional feeding support and guidance.

A speech-language pathologist finds that families of infants who are dying or have life-limiting diseases need additional feeding support and guidance.

12/13/2025

A school-based speech-language pathologist shares why and how dynamic dysphagia plans can consistently support students’ safety during mealtimes, classroom celebrations, and other food-related school activities.

A school-based SLP shares why and how dynamic dysphagia plans can consistently support students’ safety during mealtimes, classroom celebrations, and other food-related school activities. 

12/13/2025

You might have heard that phonological awareness is important for learning to read – but what is it, exactly? https://hanen.org/information-tips/play-around-with-sounds-to-prepare-your-child-for-reading-success?

12/12/2025

Writing instruction is essential for developing stronger readers, learners, and writers.

Writing instruction is essential for developing stronger readers, learners, and writers. In this EdTalk, Arizona State University professor of education, Dr. Steve Graham, explains the many roles writing plays in communication, learning, and civic life, while highlighting research that shows writing...

12/11/2025

When a child is exposed to sounds that are too loud—for too often or for too long—this can cause hearing loss. https://www.asha.org/about/press-room/tis-the-season-for-hearing-protection?

The year-end holiday season is a time of cheer, but according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), it’s also a time for excessive noise. Loud holiday parties and concerts, as well as many popular holiday gifts, can sometimes reach dangerous sound levels. When a child is expo...

12/10/2025

With “smart” toys and electronics of all types in high demand this holiday season, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is suggesting holiday gift alternatives for kids that will help boost their language and learning skills—at any age. https://www.asha.org/about/press-room/non-tech-gift-ideas-to-boost-kids-language-and-learning?

With “smart” toys and electronics of all types in high demand this holiday season, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is suggesting holiday gift alternatives for kids that will help boost their language and learning skills—at any age.