The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
“Call for Papers” can be three of the most intimidating, yet exciting, words for a student to read … especially when it comes to a national conference, like the ASHA Convention. At the beginning of each year, ASHA opens their call for submissions of proposed presentations for that year’s Convention. Proposals by students, researchers, educators, and other allied professionals about various topics are all considered….
I’ve stuttered since I was 3. I always knew I didn’t speak like everyone else and always got frustrated with myself when I talked. I saw an SLP on and off throughout my elementary, middle, and high school years. There were times when my stutter became more pronounced, then I’d go to speech therapy and I’d become more fluent. Then I’d stop going to therapy…
Know what we love seeing most? . . . You—taking the initiative to highlight issues that are important to you.You—speaking up and letting your voices be heard.You—inspiring and motivating others to not be afraid to speak their truths too. This Black History Month, we want to celebrate the wave of student leaders we’ve seen make significant impacts on their CSD communities . . . Amanda…
During the fall semester, we put a call out for applicants to our National NSSLHA Undergrad Scholarship. Now, we’re excited to announce this year’s awardees! Congrats to . . . Sophomores—$500 Scholarships Brook LaRosk Northern Arizona University Christina Evangelista Springfield College Molly Gonzales Kansas State University Stephanie Stock Maryville University of Saint Louis Juniors—$1,000 Scholarships Carla Alexander Southern Connecticut State University Dawn Vale Indiana State…