TSHA Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association

27/03/2026

Looking for your professional home? This article from the Communicologist explains why membership is a true game‑changer for Texas SLPs and audiologists. From free and discounted CE opportunities to advocacy, connection, and career‑building resources, TSHA helps you stay informed, supported, and empowered in your profession.
Read ""Why Joining TSHA Is a Game‑Changer for Texas SLPs and Audiologists"" by Adanna Burrell, MS, CCC‑SLP, and see how membership can amplify your impact: https://www.txsha.org/Education/Communicologist/Communicologist-Issues/Volume-53-Issue-1/why-joining-tsha-is-a-game-changer-for-texas-slps-and-audiologists

26/03/2026

Got questions about being an SLPA or Supervisor? We want them!

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association SLP-Assistant/Supervisor Committee is collecting questions from SLP-Assistants and Supervising SLPs across Texas.

Topics may include:
• Scope of practice
• Caseload & workload concerns
• Telehealth service delivery
• Documentation expectations
• Ethics & professional boundaries
• Reporting hierarchy
• Advocacy & workplace challenges
• Career growth & mentorship

Selected Q&As may be featured in The Communicologist and on TSHA social media!

📝 Submit your question using the form below (anonymous submissions welcome).

https://forms.gle/bEydhQaVHZnhMEiW7

Your voice helps shape guidance, advocacy, and professional support across Texas.

Have a question you’d like answered? Submit your questions below! Selected questions may be featured and answered in our upcoming quarterly article to support SLP Assistants and Supervisors across settings.

23/03/2026

Do you need a better understanding of how CPT code 92507 may impact you after it goes into effect on January 1, 2027? TSHA has you covered! Join us on Wednesday, March 25 for "Cracking the Code: What’s Changing with CPT 92507 and How It Impacts SLPs." Speakers Lisa Milliken, MA, CCC-SLP, FNAP, RAC-CT, CADDCT, TSHA StAMP, and
Mendi Lancaster, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHA StAMP, will go over how these changes will impact SLPs in Texas and answer questions you may have. Learn more and register now: https://my.txsha.org/products/merchandise/?&id=b5c69a9d-cf23-f111-9730-7c1e52cad34f

20/03/2026

SABIAS.......
👂 Marzo es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Audición
La salud auditiva es fundamental para la comunicación, el aprendizaje y el bienestar general. A nivel mundial, más de 1.5 mil millones de personas viven con algún grado de pérdida auditiva, y aproximadamente 430 millones requieren servicios de rehabilitación por pérdida auditiva discapacitante (Organización Mundial de la Salud, 2023).

En regiones como el Valle del Río Grande (RGV) — una comunidad orgullosamente multicultural y bilingüe — el acceso a la atención auditiva continúa evolucionando. Cada vez más clínicas y profesionales están ampliando servicios bilingües (inglés–español) para atender mejor a poblaciones diversas.

La evidencia científica muestra que la atención médica en el idioma preferido del paciente mejora la comunicación, la confianza, la satisfacción y la adherencia al tratamiento (Seible et al., 2021; Ramos et al., 2025). Expandir los servicios auditivos bilingües ayuda a reducir barreras en el diagnóstico y tratamiento, promoviendo un acceso más equitativo a la salud auditiva en comunidades multiculturales.

💙 Este mes, tomemos un momento para priorizar nuestra salud auditiva y motivar a otros a hacer lo mismo.



Referencias:
Organización Mundial de la Salud. Deafness and Hearing Loss.

Seible, D. M., et al. (2021). Patient–provider language concordance and healthcare outcomes.

Ramos, C., et al. (2025). Patient satisfaction with language-concordant healthcare providers.

19/03/2026

Join a leading team of SLP professionals specializing in providing exemplary therapy services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Active Development Therapies, LLC is currently looking for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Language Pathologist Inter (CF) to join their team.

At Active Development Therapies, LLC, they offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical health plans, CEU reimbursement, mentorship, and an excellent 401k program. Active Development Therapies, LLC offers a positive company culture with above-average staff and clientele retention.
Follow the link in our bio and find your professional home at Active Development Therapies, LLC.

19/03/2026

Join a leading team of SLP professionals specializing in providing exemplary therapy services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Active Development Therapies, LLC is currently looking for a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and Speech Language Pathologist Inter (CF) to join their team.

At Active Development Therapies, LLC, they offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical health plans, CEU reimbursement, mentorship, and an excellent 401k program. Active Development Therapies, LLC offers a positive company culture with above-average staff and clientele retention.
Find your professional home at Active Development Therapies, LLC: https://careers.txsha.org/job/pediatric-speech-language-pathologists-speech-language-pathologist-intern-cf/79317494/

18/03/2026

DID YOU KNOW..........
👂 March is Hearing Awareness Month
Hearing health is essential for communication, learning, and overall well-being. Globally, more than 1.5 billion people live with some degree of hearing loss, and approximately 430 million people require rehabilitation services for disabling hearing loss.

In regions like the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) — a proudly multicultural and bilingual community — access to hearing care is evolving. Increasingly, hearing clinics and professionals are expanding bilingual (English–Spanish) services to better serve diverse populations.
Research shows that language-concordant healthcare — when patients receive care in their preferred language—improves communication, trust, patient satisfaction, and adherence to treatment. Expanding bilingual hearing services helps reduce barriers to diagnosis and treatment, ensuring more equitable access to hearing healthcare for multicultural communities.

💙 This month, take a moment to prioritize your hearing health and encourage others to do the same.



References:
World Health Organization. Deafness and hearing loss.

Pan American Health Organization / WHO. Hearing Health Data.

Ramos C. et al. (2025). Patient satisfaction with language-concordant providers.

Seible DM. et al. (2021). Influence of patient–provider language concordance on healthcare outcomes.

04/03/2026

Ready to earn CE on your own schedule? Access high‑quality, on‑demand CE courses anytime through the TSHA Store. Whether you're looking for clinical deep dives or practical resources to strengthen your practice, you can learn at your pace and earn CE whenever it works for you.
Start earning now: https://my.txsha.org/online-store/merchandise?category=On-Demand%20Learning

03/03/2026

Tomorrow’s Webinar Wednesday session, “Continuity of Care: Infant Feeding/Dysphagia,” is almost here. Join us to explore practical approaches for improving coordinated care, strengthening communication among providers, and supporting families through transitions.
Register now: https://my.txsha.org/products/merchandise/?&id=9f8d911c-5a07-f111-83db-6045bdbb75af&index=0

27/02/2026

Calling all Texas SLP-Assistants and Supervisors! Do you know an SLP-Assistant or Supervisor who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to help us recognize the dedication, collaboration, and impact happening across our schools and communities. Let's celebrate excellence together!
https://forms.gle/Arv28DHTq1CgKBXo6

26/02/2026

Next week’s Webinar Wednesday session, “Continuity of Care: Infant Feeding/Dysphagia,” is right around the corner! This session will cover practical strategies for improving coordinated care, strengthening interprofessional communication and handoffs, and supporting families through transitions to help prevent setbacks and enhance outcomes for children with pediatric feeding disorders. Secure your seat before registration closes.
Register now: https://my.txsha.org/products/merchandise/?&id=9f8d911c-5a07-f111-83db-6045bdbb75af&index=0

25/02/2026

🎉 We had a blast in Fort Worth this past week at the TSHA 70th Annual Convention & Exhibition. Now it's time to keep the momentum going and mark your calendars for January 29-30, 2027 and we start prepare to take over Dallas for ! It's never too early to start planning for another great experience filled with building meaningful relationships, reconnecting with peers, gaining insights that advance your skillset in SLP and audiology, and joining in on the fun-filled Exhibit Hall.