What I Learned at ASHA Convention to Put Into Practice Today

On the first day of last week’s highest-attended ASHA Convention in history, Leader editors asked attendees what challenges they wanted to overcome by being there. As the convention drew to a close, we asked: “What did you learn that you can put into practice when you get home?” Based on answers we received, attendees greatly appreciated the hands-on labs running throughout the convention, as well as what they learned from exhibitors, session presenters and conversations with fellow attendees and ASHA staff. Throughout convention, we also asked members what you want to hear on our new podcast launching next year, so please share topics or experts you want to hear in the comment section below. Now, see what practical tips your peers are looking forward to using as soon as they get home: I learned a lot about the FM system I’ll be using in my externship in the fall at Fairfax [Virginia] Public Schools. People at the Phonak booth showed me how to use the Rodgers hearing aid system. I also attended a great session on anxiety-related tinnitus.  —Emalee Danner, AuD candidate, Gallaudet University I really liked the hands-on lab on testing vestibular systems. I got to practice administering the vHIT [video-head impulse test] and vEMP [vestibular evoked myogenic potential] tests. I feel much more confident after being able to physically do the tests. —Noelle Allemang, AuD candidate, Gallaudet University I went to a literacy session this morning—i...
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