Top Takeaways from Office Hours: Grad School Search and Applications

Applying to graduate school in speech-language pathology or audiology can feel overwhelming. Between comparing programs, navigating CSDCAS, requesting transcripts and recommendations, writing personal statements, and preparing for interviews, applicants have a lot to manage. During National NSSLHA’s Office Hours: Graduate School Search and Applications event, professionals with graduate admissions experience shared practical advice to help students approach the process with greater confidence. Panelists included: Watch…

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A Student’s Guide to ASHA’s Evidence Maps

As a student in communication sciences and disorders, you’ve probably learned about evidence-based practice (EBP) in the classroom. EBP is the cornerstone of clinical practice, and by using it, we’re ensuring that our decisions are backed by data, expertise, and patient values. However, applying EBP in the clinical setting comes with its own set of challenges. When you’re juggling clinical rotations, classes, and exams, it…

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Top Takeaways: 26–27 National NSSLHA Chapter Leadership Summit

Chapter leaders from across the country came together for National NSSLHA’s Chapter Leadership Summit—a virtual event focused on strengthening local chapters, connecting with peers, and preparing for the 2026–2027 school year. From recruitment and fundraising to advocacy and Chapter Honors, student leaders and professionals shared practical strategies to help chapters build community, support members, and make an impact on campus and beyond. Watch the full…

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Navigating Life as an AuDHD Student in CSD

Late Diagnosis When I attended speech-language therapy as a child, my primary goal was articulation of my /r/. There were no pragmatic goals assigned because daycare gave me a built-in group of peers whom I saw every day. My mother inadvertently laid out the social rulebook of how to mask with explicit instruction: “Say please and thank you like this, introduce yourself like this, smile…

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