June 13, 2006

ASHA Leader Online

June 13, 2006

The movement to make bold reforms to tighten federal control of lobbyists has faded and the legislation under consideration is far less sweeping than first envisioned.

Early Hearing Detection Bill Introduced

A bill to reauthorize early hearing detection and intervention programs is under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives.

State Legislative Scorecard

As the legislative year winds down for the majority of states, audiologists and speech-language pathologists and state associations can point to many successes.

Miami Beach: ASHA's 2006 Convention

Plan your trip to this international city with seemingly endless attractions, and the host for ASHA’s 2006 Convention.

A Broader View of Pediatric Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implant audiologists need to consider education as one of their primary roles, regardless of the age or hearing status of the patient. *Audiology*

Spoken Language Processing: A Convergent Approach to Conceptualizing (Central) Auditory Processing

Central auditory processing can be considered one component of the process in how individuals perceive and process spoken language.

Early Intervention in Children with Cleft Palate

If we can begin intervention early and continue to advocate for early surgery, we will see less of an impact of clefting on communication skills of children with cleft palate.

Bias and Blinding: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Intentional Ignorance

Part 2 of the Research Primer series deals with the fact that scientists, like everyone else, can be led astray by their beliefs and prejudices. Because of this, scientists have taken steps to protect themselves against bias.

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