Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association (MSHA)

Massachusetts Speech-Language Hearing Association (MSHA) Organization of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in and around Massachusetts

This page serves to provide news, announcements, and information to audiologists and speech-language pathologists in the state of Massachusetts. Individuals are encouraged to make suggestions for wall posts by contacting one of the page administrators, or via e-mail.

Join MSHA for a powerful session exploring respectful, informed, and practical ways to support deaf and hard of hearing ...
08/23/2025

Join MSHA for a powerful session exploring respectful, informed, and practical ways to support deaf and hard of hearing children… from day 1. If you have a deaf child on your caseload or wonder where to start with this population as an early interventionist, presenter and SLP Claire Lombardo-Miller has the tools you are looking for!

For more information about the course and presenter, visit the Calendar link in bio or our website mshahearsay.org.

Did someone say 2.25 ASHA CEUs for $95?That's right we did! MSHA and RISHA members get to join this exciting on-demand c...
08/13/2025

Did someone say 2.25 ASHA CEUs for $95?

That's right we did! MSHA and RISHA members get to join this exciting on-demand conference for school-based providers for only $95.

Register now!
https://www.mshahearsay.org/event-6294401

Starting August 1, 2025, MassHealth reinstated referral requirements for members in the PCC Plan and Primary Care ACOs.R...
08/05/2025

Starting August 1, 2025, MassHealth reinstated referral requirements for members in the PCC Plan and Primary Care ACOs.

Referrals will also be needed for urgent care services.

These requirements were paused during the public health emergency—but they’re back.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.mass.gov/doc/all-provider-bulletin-403-ending-the-suspension-of-primary-care-clinician-plan-primary-care-aco-referrals-and-updating-referral-requirements-for-urgent-care-services-0/download

Do you have a student who stutters on your caseload and questions about how to best support them? Are you wondering wher...
07/02/2025

Do you have a student who stutters on your caseload and questions about how to best support them? Are you wondering where to go next or where to begin?

Check the calendar link in our bio to join us for this next meeting in our office hours series to connect with colleagues interested in improving their clinical practice with people who stutter! Whether stuttering is an area of challenge or lower confidence in your clinical practice, an area of comfort, or anything in between, we invite you to this collaborative problem-solving discussion with a group of SLPs with expertise in stuttering and other disfluency profiles. We will discuss clinical insights, brainstorm ideas with you, and work toward answers.

You are welcome to bring one or two key questions about a particular client/student, stuttering in general, or simply to come with your curiosity to listen and learn more. Depending on the number of attendees, we will be able to take up to 15 minutes to discuss each case.

We hope to see you then!

Hosts:
Carrie Kerstein, M.S., CCC-SLP
Courtney Perrigo, M.S., CCC-SLP
Debbie Bennett, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jacqueline Toscano, SLP.D., CCC-SLP
Lourdes Ramos-Heinrichs, M.A, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF

Huge shoutout to our President, Dayna Fisk, who sang the National Anthem at the New England Revolution game this past We...
06/27/2025

Huge shoutout to our President, Dayna Fisk, who sang the National Anthem at the New England Revolution game this past Wednesday, June 25. Thank you for leading us, Dayna, and sharing the power of voice in such a beautiful way! 🇺🇸🎤♥️

This Dysphagia Awareness Monday we are highlighting evaluations an individual with swallowing difficulty may be recommen...
06/23/2025

This Dysphagia Awareness Monday we are highlighting evaluations an individual with swallowing difficulty may be recommended to complete. Go to the websites listed below or visit the links on our story for more information on swallowing tests and what they entail, and if you think you need swallow testing, please be sure to talk to your primary care physician:

https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/dysphagia-tests/

https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/barium-swallow/

https://www.melbswallow.com.au/hi-resolution-pharyngeal-and-oesophageal-manometry-hirem/ #:~:text=High%20Resolution%20Pharyngeal%20Manometry%20is,your%20oesophagus%20during%20a%20swallow.

We are back this Dysphagia Awareness Monday to highlight the multitude of disciplines that support and treat people with...
06/16/2025

We are back this Dysphagia Awareness Monday to highlight the multitude of disciplines that support and treat people with dysphagia. Dysphagia occurs and may be treated at all levels of the continuum of care.

Follow along for more community education throughout the month of June!

MSHA is closely monitoring the impact of recent changes to the definition of “licensed” speech-language pathologist in t...
06/12/2025

MSHA is closely monitoring the impact of recent changes to the definition of “licensed” speech-language pathologist in the provision of Medicare Part B services. While we determine our next course of action for the state of Massachusetts, ASHA is actively advocating to reverse these changes on a national level. You can support Clinical Fellows by signing the petition, and calling CMS to action.

Use the link in bio to access the petition and sign NOW. Clinical Fellows, your contribution to the field matters, and MSHA is here to support you.

Ready to enhance your skills in assessing bilingual students? Take advantage of summer break and register for MSHA’s Jul...
06/11/2025

Ready to enhance your skills in assessing bilingual students? Take advantage of summer break and register for MSHA’s July Self-Study course, designed for SLPs working in urban school settings. Learn to identify the stages of second language acquisition as well as make the key distinctions between a language disorder and difference. Boston Public Schools SLP Rebecca Rivera Rivera joins us to explore these important considerations for more accurate and equitable assessments.

To register for the self-paced course, visit our website mshahearsay.org or the link in bio! Materials will be distributed on the first business day of July.

Based on a national survey Adkins, et al. found that several Americans silently suffer with dysphagia. Encourage those y...
06/09/2025

Based on a national survey Adkins, et al. found that several Americans silently suffer with dysphagia. Encourage those you know with difficulty swallowing to seek help!

Happy Dysphagia Awareness Monday! For Dysphagia Awareness Month each week in June, MSHA’s bringing you another community education post to share with your friends and family. Please follow us and feel free to share our content.

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month! Today, we shine a light on those who are experiencing or have experienced dysphagia, ...
06/02/2025

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month! Today, we shine a light on those who are experiencing or have experienced dysphagia, as well as caregivers of individuals with dysphagia.

Follow our social media all month long to learn more about this key area of Speech-Language Pathology practice.

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465 Waverley Oaks Road, Ste 421
Waltham, MA
02452

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(781) 647-7031

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