Better Hearing and Speech Month 2023

Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.

For 2023, our theme is “Building a Strong Foundation”

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ASHA News

Press Release: Poll Shows Increases in Hearing, Speech, and Language Referrals, More Communication Challenges in Young Children
Identify the Signs 2023 ASHA Member Survey Results [PDF]

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Hearing Loss in Children [DOCX]
Hearing Loss in Adults [DOCX]
Speech and Language Disorders in Children [DOCX]
Speech, Language, Swallowing Disorders in Adults [DOCX]

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Resources

Be Tech Wise With Baby!
English | Spanish [PDF]
Be Tech Wise With Toddler!
English | Spanish [PDF]
Communicating With Baby Toolkit
English | Spanish
Identify the Signs Public Service Announcement
English | Spanish
ASHA-Bright by Text TALK Program
Act Now on Hearing Campaign
English | Spanish
Real Stories Campaign
OTC Hearing Aid Toolkit

ASHA 2023 President Robert Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, wishes audiologists and SLPs, audiology and SLP assistants, and students a happy Better Hearing and Speech Month.

ASHA 2023 President Robert Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, encourages anyone with concerns about their hearing, speech, language, or swallowing to seek out the services of an ASHA-certified audiologist or speech-language pathologist.

A Note About the Name “Better Hearing and Speech Month” Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) has been recognized by its current name for more than 50 years. The name will remain the same for 2023. However, later this year there will be an announcement about the future of the month’s name. Related information will be available then.