May 2, 2006

ASHA Leader Online

May 2, 2006

Clinicians Win Salary Boost in WV Schools

The West Virginia legislature recently passed legislation granting school-based speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and school counselors a $2,500 annual salary supplement.

Miami School Clinicians Win Salary Supplement and Recognition

After a decade-long fight, speech-language pathologists in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools won an annual $5,000 salary supplement for those who hold a master’s degree and ASHA certification.

It's May and the (Ear) "Buds" Are Here!

The "buds"—two cartoon ear-bud characters designed to appeal to children—are available with materials for Better Hearing and Speech Month this May.

Primer on Research: An Introduction

This "Primer on Research" series of articles will describe basic concepts in research and their applications in the speech, language, and hearing sciences.

Primer on Research: Developing a Research Question

The formulation of a research question is more difficult than it first appears.

Chicago Public Schools Evaluate Teaching Methods

The Chicago Public Schools is evaluating four approaches to teaching language and literacy skills this school year.

Harnessing the Sun to Help People Hear

Botswana company promotes affordable technologies such as a solar rechargeable hearing aids and a portable ear mold laboratory, and the smallest portable audiometer. *Audiology*

Voice Research—An International Focus

Voice Disorders Research and Treatment in Brazil

Speech-language pathology and audiology in Brazil has grown since it was recognized in 1981 and now the area of voice is active with 11 specialization courses and 515 certified specialists.

Voice Care and Research in Canada

The popularity of multidisciplinary and instrumental voice clinics provide Canadians with access to an expanded service model and clinician–researchers with a more accessible technology.

Voice Research and Treatment in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has a long tradition of voice research and treatment pioneered by two Czech-born physicians.

An Update on Voice Research in the United States

There has been a rise in research pertaining to voice and voice disorders in the United States.

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