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Nominate colleagues and programs for recognition by Oct. 15, 2022
Honors, 2023 Celebration of Excellence CSHA has for many years recognized remarkable professionals and programs at both the district and state levels. That tradition will continue in person at Convergence 2023 in Anaheim! Please consider nominating an outstanding colleague or program for our 2023 Celebration of Excellence! District Awards Outstanding Service (to CSHA) Outstanding Achievement ...[Read More]
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
At the California Speech Language Hearing Association, we believe all people should be empowered with the fundamental human right to engage and connect. That’s why we strive to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of CSHA members in providing life-altering treatment to those with speech and hearing challenges. Join us in recognizing Better ...[Read More]
Speech therapy is in me, and always will be
“Without speech therapy, I’d probably be less confident, and have less of a feeling that I can control my speech if I work hard enough. I’d be unaware of the fact that there are others out there like me, of where my speech issues fall in relation to others and of the professional community that exists to support all of us.”
Human Lives. Human Connection.
Formed in 1965, CSHA represents California’s expert leaders in communication, cognition, hearing and swallowing. We are speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, audiologists and aspiring future professionals who have grown into a 3,000-strong movement.
200 by Two
Early Intervention Guide on Communication and Language Development By their second birthday, most children have a vocabulary of about 75-225 words and are beginning to combine words into two- to three-word phrases. While prevalence estimates vary, about 10 percent to 20 percent of 2-year-olds don’t reach this milestone and consequently may experience difficulties learning to …[Read More]
Together, we can make the 2s terrific!
Learning to Communicate Babies are busy. There’s so much to do those first two years, like crying, smiling, waving, playing. They’re signs a child is learning to communicate. Parents are busy, too, so they need all the help they can get to identify the signs of age-appropriate communication — and what to do if those …[Read More]