Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association

07/23/2025

Learn how a speech-language pathologist weaves in UDL concepts to improve session plans, empower students, and support teachers.

An SLP shares how weaving in UDL concepts improves session plans, empowers students, and supports teachers.

07/22/2025

Two studies reveal early implantation may benefit speech and language development, and lower overall lifetime costs. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.AEA.30072025.pediatric-ci-aud.12/full/

07/21/2025

As speech-language pathologists, we consider communication partners and contexts influencing the everyday lives of all AAC users.

Do we have to come from the same cultural background or speak the same language as our students to provide culturally affirming augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services? Not at all. As speech-language pathologists, we consider communication partners and contexts influencing the ever...

07/20/2025

Here’s an overview and introduction of unique communication strategies in autistic and neurodiverse individuals.
https://www.wpspublish.com/blog/understanding-language-in-autism-alexithymia-echolalia-and-beyond?

Differences in social communication are a core autism trait, but there are other reasons to assess speech and language in a holistic autism evaluation.

07/19/2025

These guidelines can help you plan a thorough evaluation to clarify what’s going on with the baby or toddler in your care.

What to look for—and who to include—when you’re assessing developmental delays and disorders.

07/18/2025

A speech-language pathologist taps into interprofessional practice to accelerate progress for her students with CAS—and sees results.

An SLP taps into interprofessional practice to accelerate progress for her students with CAS—and sees results.

07/18/2025

The Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSLHA) invites you to join us in shaping the future of our profession right here in Nebraska. As a member, you'll play a vital role in strengthening our collective voice and advancing the field statewide.

Exclusive Member Benefits
NSLHA partners with speechpathology.com, audiologyonline.com, and MedBridge to provide our members with access to discounted continuing education subscriptions.

Advocating for You
Through the work of our lobbyists and Legislative Affairs Committee, NSLHA represents the interests of our members during Nebraska’s legislative sessions. We continue to monitor and respond to policy developments year-round, providing expert testimony and advocacy that supports your practice and profession.

Why Your Membership Matters
Your continued support empowers NSLHA to protect your professional scope, advocate for meaningful policy, and offer valuable education and networking opportunities. We’re committed to supporting you in the year ahead.

Need Assistance?
We’re here to help! Reach out to the NSLHA office at info@nslha.org or call (402) 476-1528 with any questions.

Join/Renew by September 1, 2025
You can join or renew online by clicking the link below 👇
https://nslha.org/become-a-member/

NSLHA membership allows all of us to be a collective voice in impacting and influencing public policy and regulations at the state and federal levels. Through NSLHA, we can continue to enhance our skills as audiologists or speech-language pathologists through education opportunities, NSLHA Connects....

07/17/2025

Emergent literacy skills are the building blocks of learning to read and write. https://hanen.org/information-tips/building-early-literacy-skills-in-autistic-childre?

Emergent literacy skills are the building blocks of learning to read and write. These early skills are essential for all children to learn. For young autistic children, it's important to consider their individual strengths and interests when deciding how best to support their emergent literacy skill...

07/16/2025

Viewing stuttering as neurodiversity doesn’t mean we “do nothing” for people who stutter.

In celebration of National Stuttering Awareness Week (NSAW) this week, we wanted to share our speech-language pathologist perspectives on supporting people who stutter. Today, a growing number of clinicians are recognizing that we can approach stuttering through the lens of neurodiversity, or what w...

07/15/2025

Could we see reduced federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and school-based Medicaid this school year?

Could we see reduced federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and school-based Medicaid this school year?

07/14/2025

The Trump administration has released several executive orders that affect audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

The Trump administration has released several executive orders that affect audiologists and speech-language pathologists.

07/13/2025

Differentiating between the two is important, not just because a diagnosis may impact service eligibility for a child, but because it may change the nature of the interventions you recommend.

Developmental assessments are complex. These strategies can help you discover whether a missed milestone stems from autism, trauma, or both.