Episode 31: Building Language & Literacy Skills During the Lazy Days of Summer
Summers mean a break from academics for most kids, but that doesn’t mean learning should stop, particularly for elementary school children who are building so much foundational knowledge. In this podcast, certified speech-language pathologist Lyndsey Zurawski offers tips and advice for parents about how to stimulate children’s language skills during everyday activities over the break—helping them build literacy skills and setting the stage for long-term academic success. Read the Episode 31 transcript (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - May 27, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: tomjelenASHA Tags: Schools Speech-Language Pathology children health literacy Source Type: podcasts

Episode 30 (Part 1): Autism Diagnosis & Treatment of Today & Tomorrow
Autism is a topic of significant interest to almost all parents given the spike in children diagnosed with the condition over the past decade. ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist Dr. Patricia Prelock discusses some of the reasons behind the increase, as well as the early signs parents should look for, and when and where parents should go for a diagnosis if they suspect autism. Read the Episode 30 (Part 1) transcript Listen to Part 2 of this podcast series: Dr. Patricia Prelock offers an in-depth look at treatment options, and explains the new criteria for diagnosing autism. (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - May 19, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: webmaster at asha.org (American Speech-Language-Hearing Assocation)ASHA Tags: Speech-Language Pathology autism Source Type: podcasts

Episode 30 (Part 2): Autism Diagnosis & Treatment of Today & Tomorrow
Autism is a topic of significant interest to almost all parents given the spike in children diagnosed with the condition over the past decade. ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist Dr. Patricia Prelock offers an in-depth look at treatment options, and explains the new criteria for diagnosing autism. Read the Episode 30 (Part 2) transcript Listen to Part 1 of this podcast series: Dr. Patricia Prelock discusses some of the reasons behind the increase, as well as the early signs parents should look for, and when and where parents should go for a diagnosis if they suspect autism. (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - May 19, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: tomjelenASHA Tags: Speech-Language Pathology Uncategorized autism Source Type: podcasts

Episode 29 (Part 1): Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children—A Preventable Problem
ASHA-certified audiologist Dr. Jessica Rossi-Katz discusses the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss in children, how to prevent it from occurring, and available treatment options. Read the Episode 29 (Part 1) transcript Continue listening to Part 2 of this podcast series: Dr. Rossi-Katz discusses signs of hearing loss in children, sources of noise in everyday life, and how audiologists treat such hearing loss. (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - May 12, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: webmaster at asha.org (American Speech-Language-Hearing Assocation)ASHA Tags: Audiology Source Type: podcasts

Episode 29 (Part 2): Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Children—A Preventable Problem
ASHA-certified audiologist Dr. Jessica Rossi-Katz discusses the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss in children, how to prevent it from occurring, and available treatment options. Read the Episode 29 (Part 2) transcript Listen to Part 1 of this podcast series: Dr. Rossi-Katz discusses the background of noise-induced hearing loss in children and prevention strategies for parents. (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - May 12, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: webmaster at asha.org (American Speech-Language-Hearing Assocation)ASHA Tags: Audiology Source Type: podcasts

Episode 28: Newborn Hearing Screening—In the Hospital and Beyond
ASHA-certified audiologist Dr. Patti Martin talks about what to expect from a newborn hearing screening, why it is important, and how to identify the signs of hearing loss within the first year of a child’s life. Read the Episode 28 transcript (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - April 30, 2014 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: webmaster at asha.org (American Speech-Language-Hearing Assocation)ASHA Tags: Audiology Source Type: podcasts

Episode 27: Early Speech and Language Development of Children
How can you tell the difference between a child who may have a speech or language disorder and a “late bloomer?” What are the benefits of early intervention? Speech-language pathologist and ASHA fellow Elizabeth Crais answers these and other key questions as part of ASHA’s “Identify the Signs” campaign. Read the Episode 27 transcript (Source: ASHA Podcast)
Source: ASHA Podcast - September 16, 2013 Category: Speech Therapy Authors: tomjelenASHA Tags: Schools Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: podcasts