Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association

01/10/2026

As speech-language pathologists, we’re trained to listen to patients. Their stories guide us and shape our assessments. But sometimes what a patient feels and what we see doesn’t align.

As speech-language pathologists, we’re trained to listen to patients. Their stories guide us and shape our assessments. But sometimes what a patient feels and what we see doesn’t align. With Parkinson’s disease, that gap can be especially striking. Dy...

01/10/2026

Learn how you can influence movement toward health equity by using a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) framework to consider where your clients live, work, play, and age. https://www.asha.org/practice/what-are-sdoh/?

Which factors influence client health? Learn about protective factors, social risk factors, and social needs.

01/09/2026

A speech-language pathologist’s educational strategy helps a middle school student with aphasia find her voice and purpose at the science fair.

A speech-language pathologist’s educational strategy helps a middle school student with aphasia find her voice and purpose at the science fair.

01/08/2026

Before your baby starts talking, they’re absorbing and learning about everything around them!

Do you want your baby who is deaf or hard of hearing to grow up to: -develop early conversational skills-learn to read on time-do better in school -have more...

01/07/2026

Join the first CLD Peer Advisory Group* of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13 at 5p MT.

This month will feature an interactive case lab, where we'll practice dynamic assessment planning, prompting, and interpreting modifiability using case vignettes together.

Earn 1 PDH for full attendance and completion of the feedback form.

Questions? Feel free to reach out: maria@layers.consulting

https://layers.circle.so/c/events/cld-workshop-january-26

*This independently organized event is designed to foster professional growth and collaborative learning. It is a free, non-commercial gathering focused on discussing real-world cases and exploring strategies to better support multilingual and culturally diverse learners. This event is not affiliated with ASHA or any ASHA Community.

01/07/2026

Learn actionable ways to foster equity, safety, and compassion across every interaction. https://www.medbridge.com/blog/the-pillars-of-anti-oppressive-practice?

Discover how the five pillars of anti-oppressive practice in healthcare create safer, more equitable systems for every patient and provider.

01/06/2026

A new, free Science of Reading Toolkit is available from Brookes Publishing with tips and resources https://brookespublishing.com/campaigns/free-science-of-reading-toolkit/?

01/05/2026

The tongue-in-cheek roundup of overused slang started in 1976 as a New Year’s Eve party idea, and is affectionately called the list of “Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness.” https://apnews.com/article/2025-words-slang-phrases-list-university-67-59f896e28b7b16edfdfcc453a8af388a

01/04/2026

Dakota Sharp and Carrie Spangler are both audiologists who host podcasts exploring audiology and hearing through conversation.

Dakota Sharp and Carrie Spangler are both audiologists who host podcasts—“On the Ear” and “empowEAR Audiology”—exploring audiology and hearing through conversation.

01/03/2026

Explore how neuro-restoration and non-invasive brain stimulation are transforming recovery for neurological conditions. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR1i.30092025.health-care-slp-cognitive-rehabilitation.36/full/?

The emerging approach of neurorestoration promises new therapeutic pathways for people with neurological conditions.

01/03/2026

Esophageal dysphagia often goes undetected. Discover key signs, screening methods, and clinical strategies for better diagnosis and care. https://www.medbridge.com/blog/esophageal-dysphagia-in-focus?

Esophageal dysphagia often goes undetected. Discover key signs, screening methods, and clinical strategies for better diagnosis and care.

01/02/2026

Here's what you need to know. https://www.medbridge.com/blog/new-digital-health-opportunities-in-the-2026-proposed-physician-fee-schedule?

The 2026 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule introduces exciting new billing opportunities for RTM and value-based care. Here's what you need to know.