December 26, 2002
ASHA Members Link up in Atlanta
For a few days in November, the theme of the ASHA Convention—“Communication: Our Strongest Link”—literally came alive for 10,000 people.
December 24, 2002
2002 Index
Articles published in The ASHA Leader in 2002.
Advocacy Continues on Medicare Caps
Audiology Convention
Audiology graduate student Tricia Sawyer recounts the highlights of the Audiology Convention.
Charter members of ASHA
References on the History of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in America
Extensive list of references on the history of the professions.
Research Is Key to Reading Instruction
Select Authors and Books Published in America in the Earliest Days of Speech-Language Pathology
Publications from 1850–1920
What Do You Know About Your Profession’s History?
Knowing the history of the professions allows us to reflect on about the quality and rationales of modern-day services.Got
December 10, 2002
Theory of Mind: Language and Cognition in Deaf Children
December 03, 2002
ASHA Announces 2003 Advocacy Agenda
IDEA reauthorization and promotion of audiologic rehabilitation services are top priorities in the coming year.
Congress Fails to Act on Medicare
With the $1,500 caps due back on Jan. 1, ASHA continues to fight for repeal.
Petition to OSHA Requests Change in Hearing Loss Rule
ASHA is coordinating a joint petition requesting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reconsider its final rule in order to strengthen criteria for recording occupational hearing loss.
Phonologic al Awareness Intervention for Children
Phonological awareness may significantly improving reading performance in children with reading disorder.
Survey Highlights SLP Trends in Health Care
A recently completed survey shows how SLPs are being affected by the continuing changes in the nation’s health care system.
November 19, 2002
ASHA Launches Service Company to Meet Members’ Professional Practice Needs
Use of research principles and methods to make objective decisions regarding treatment effects usually results in better services.
CMS to Publish 2003 Medicare Fee Schedule, Codes
Scheduled for release on Nov. 1, the Fee Schedule is expected to introduce 17 new codes for audiology and speech-language pathology.
ED Delays FY 2003 Grant Competition
The U.S. Department of Education grant applications are delayed, but expected to be announced this month.
Make Research Methods an Integral Part of Your Clinical Practice
Article from The Leader Online, November 19,2002.
Sen. Paul Wellstone Remembered
Carole Roth remembers Sen. Wellstone’s work on behalf of ASHA and the professions.
The PhD in CSD
Read a feature article in The Leader Online, November 19, 2002.
November 05, 2002
AAC, Literacy and Bilingualism
From the ASHA Leader Online, November 5, 2002.
Former Miss America Receives Cochlear Implant
Heather Whitestone McCallum’s cochlear implant was activated in September, but aural rehabilitation will be critical in helping her reach her goals.
Louisiana Initiates Hearing Aid Program
A new program to provide free hearing aids for low-income older Americans drew concern from audiologists.
Make Your Grant Count
A single research grant can ignite a change in medical services, which will have a profound impact on many people. Learn how you can make it happen.
Privacy in the Information Age: Unique Issues for AAC Users
From the ASHA Leader, November 5, 2002.
October 22, 2002
Beyond the Tongue Map: Evaluating Taste and Smell Perception
Nonverbal Learning Disability: What the SLP Needs to Know
Oklahoma Salary Supplement Legislation
Races to Watch for in November
The 2002 midterm elections have the distinction of being among the tightest in recent memory.
Resources for Audiologists in Health Care Settings
A collection of resources for audiologists in health care settings
Resources for SLPs in Health Care Settings
Resources for SLPs in Health Care Settings
Will Patient Care Be Capped in 2003?
As the end of 2002 approaches, so does the end of the three-year breather from the Medicare Part B caps on outpatient services.
October 08, 2002
Crafting Reimbursement Codes
CPT Coding Process Requires Time, Effort, and Expertise
Current Trends in Health Care
Our Profession Is Our Business
Health Care: The Challenge of Change
ASHA's Focused Initiative on Health Care Reimbursement
Hearing Loss and the Medically Fragile Patient
Part of an article ("The Medically Fragile Patient") from the Leader Online October 8, 2002.
Insurance Advocacy
The National Insurance Advocacy Initiative for Communication Disorders (NIAI) is a growing grassroots network that advocates with private health plans
Medically Fragile Patients
Read this article from the Leader Online, October 8, 2002.
Otitis Media and Children’s Language and Learning
OME is highly prevalent in early childhood, but there continues to be a lack of consensus on whether a history of OME in early childhood affects children’s language development.
SLPs and Dysphagia: Stand Up and Be Counted!
The Joint Commission and How It Affects Us
Tips on preparing for a JCAHO survey