Press Room

Press Releases and Statements

“Trick or Treat”: Helping Children Who Have Speech or Language Disorders Enjoy a Halloween Tradition (10/27/2025)
Planet Word Founder and CEO Ann Friedman To Receive ASHA’s Prestigious Annie Glenn Award (10/1/2025)
Far From Minor Injuries, Concussions Can Affect Communication, Learning, and More in Children of All Ages (9/17/2025)
Newborn Hearing Screening: A Vital Check for Every Baby (9/2/2025)
The Back-to-School Health Check That Many Families Miss (8/20/2025)

In the News

10 Ways to Save Money on Hearing Aids
ASHA Associate Director of Audiology Practices Lindsay Creed spoke to AARP for an article offering guidance on hearing aid affordability.

How Can Multiple Sclerosis Affect Your Speech?
ASHA Associate Director of Health Care Services in Speech-Language Pathology Angela Morrell was interviewed by HealthCentral for an article about scanning speech, a symptom of multiple sclerosis.

Communication with Caregivers

Local stations interviewed ASHA President Bernadette Mayfield-Clarke, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, and ASHA Past President Tena L. McNamara, CCC-A/SLP about a new poll showing the communication challenges caregivers have experienced with care recipients.

Campaign Spotlight

A national broadcast public service announcement (PSA) campaign launched by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) showcases the life-altering treatment outcomes made possible with care from audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

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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.