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The article discusses the use of paper by private practitioners. According to the article, there has been an increased number of clinical professions establishing paperless practices. The different situations in private practice where using paper is required are explored. The dilemma of keeping an off-site storage space to house all of the paperwork is considered. The importance of practice management software systems, the benefits of a paperless office, and computer issues are discussed.

The author suggests a craft paper tearing activity for speech language pathology students to help them improve their articulation skills and sentence formulation.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of migrating her patients' paper records to digital format.

The article narrates the author's impression about the paperwork associated with speech-language teaching in Arizona. An personal investigation was initiated on why Arizona's Procedural Safeguards Notice (PSN) was given out so often. Meeting cancellations meant the PSN document had to be sent again. It found out that the paperwork problem was rooted in Arizona directives.

The article offers information about the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) member benefit manuscripts "Papers in Press," which is part of the ASHA Journals Online at the web site http://journals.asha.org. According to the article, this benefit allows ASHA members to have immediate access to manuscripts accepted for publication. The benefits of having the ASHA Journals Online compared with the print version are discussed.

The article provides information about the election preparations of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). On June 20, members will receive an e-mail message requesting they choose between receiving their 2005 ASHA election ballot via e-mail or regular mail. Online voting will save time and postage costs.

Focuses on the effect of noise exposure on humans and other animals during the 8th International Congress on Noise. Papers regarding sleep-disturbance research; Community response to environmental noise; Important negative effects of noise.

The article presents the discussion on John Woods who loves jokes- hearing them, telling them, collecting and sharing them. Witty and well-traveled, the former Air Force colonel and IBM executive and his wife Helen, an artist and musician, moved from Maryland to Florida to retire. Once there, he set up an e-mail joke distribution list, and before long more than 100 family members, friends, and former business associates were enjoying his computer-based comedy. He also archived hundreds of jokes in paper files, and printed out his collections to such rave reviews that he soon was producing extra "editions." INSET: The Computer/Client Match.

The article presents summary of studies published in various journals. A study published in the language, speech, and hearing services revealed that shifting from paper to computer-based reading had little to no effect on adolescents' reading comprehension. Cardiorespiratory fitness may be a strong indicator of hearing sensitivity according to a study published in the American Journal of Audiology. Mathematical models to accurately predict sound source recognition were used in the study.

The article announces the recipients of the 2009 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), which were awarded to Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Connecticut; Domtar Paper Co. in Kingsport Mill, Tennessee; and Montgomery County Water Services (MCWS) in Montgomery County, Ohio.

The article presents the second part in a series of papers which examine the influence of bias on audiology and speech language pathology research in the U.S. Scientists have developed controls for minimizing bias and accounting for their effects. However, in an era of evidence-based practice, clinicians should recognize that their clinical expectancies can cloud their judgments about a treatment's outcome.

The article narrates the author's experience as volunteer speech-language pathologist in Swaziland. The author worked at Good Shepherd Hospital and St. Joseph's Mission School. The author discovered several problems with medical care in the country such as inconsistent access to paper and pencils which can be used for communication and lack of clinicians to use their medical facilities.

The author talks about moonscopes made by her students using toilet paper rolls, tissue paper and shape cutouts to target letter sound knowledge and provide opportunities to build vocabulary, follow directions, and model social language.

A photograph of toilet-paper-roll crafts posted by speech language pathologist Angela Hronek on Instagram is presented.

Reports on the briefing paper created by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to help school-based clinicians advocate for literal programs. Other purpose of the paper.

The article discusses the merits and demerits of owning a private practice. A private practitioner may have to hire additional staff like a part-time speech language pathologist (SLP) or office staff to do paper work, however, in times of economic recession, paying them might be difficult. It is suggested that a private practitioner, more than a clinician, is a CEO, too, and therefore, he/she should not hesitate while taking some tough calls like layoffs to save his/her practice.

Information about several papers discussed at the Health Care/Business Institute (HCBI) 2009 conference in Bethesda, Maryland, which was sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is presented. Topics included dysphagia, adult neurogenic disorders, and pediatric and early intervention, business planning, coding, reimbursement, and the Medicare provider enrollment process. Contact information for next year's conference in Seattle, Washington on April 24-25, 2010 is given.

The article discusses American Speech-Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) 40 years of diversity and its service delivery to culturally and linguistically diverse populations. The research in the early 1980s in African American English which included Professor Ida Stockman's work on language differences are explored. The difference between a language difference and a disorder and the "Position Paper on Social Dialects," by ASHA's Committee on the Status of Racial Minorities are discussed. INSET: ASHA Seeks Diversity Champions.

Reports that the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's journals program was enhanced by the move of the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology from a paper-based submission and peer-review process to a Web-based process called Manuscript Central. Information on the process; Greatest benefit of the move.

The article discusses a paper about the use of problem-based learning to enhance critical thinking by Jen Friberg and Colleen Visconti to be featured in the June 2015 issue of the electronic newsletter "Access Academics and Research."

The article reports that a new federal regulation which became effective from March 2013 and will help ease the paperwork burden for school-based clinicians. It states that under the new rule, schools will need not obtain parental consent each time they bill a state Medicaid program, other public benefits program, or special education services, including speech-language intervention, as this will reduce paper work and simplify the process of accessing public benefits or insurance.

A call for papers on survey of American Speech-Language-hearing-Association (ASHA) convention attendees for 2013 is presented.

The article focuses on the paper work and other administrative burdens which are a top concern of school-based speech language pathologists and audiologists. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to investigate the paperwork burden; federal efforts are already underway to reduce or eliminate onerous requirements. ASHA has also established an internal team to examine paperwork burden complexities and to develop regulatory and practice strategies to help address this issue.

The article discusses papers to be presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention to be held November 15-17 in Atlanta, Georgia, with the theme "Evidence of Excellence: Opportunities and Outcomes." Topics include speech and language challenges in life, social media use among young adults in the U.S. and its implications for communications science and disorders (CSD) professionals, and the impact of telehealth on health care delivery.

A call for papers from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) concerning clinical questions is presented.

The article offers world news briefs related to audiology studies in 2012 including a research paper which reveals the importance of leveling the playing field between hearing devices, a study which links tinnitus to hearing loss, and another study on the use of asymmetric hearing aids.

The article announces awards given to researchers in the field of audiology which include the 2009 Editor's Awards to Julie A. G. Stierwalt of Florida State University and The ASHA Leader Outstanding Contribution Awards to Joanne P. Lasker of Florida State University for the paper "Aphasia and AAC: Enhancing Communication Across Health Care Settings."

The article announces that the "Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CICSD)," a biannual peer-reviewed journal of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) in the U.S. will have its online and open-access version in 2010. The CICSD will appear on the NSSLHA Web site and current paid subscribers will still receive printed version until the expiry of their subscription. The CICSD will publish papers regarding speech, language and hearing disorders.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2008 Global Summit on Education: Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education is presented. Topics include implementing inclusive education policies, offering inclusion in resource-scarce environments, measuring progress toward inclusion, early intervention, and teacher preparation. Several industry officials were featured including Diane Richler, and Timothy P. Shriver.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is presented. Topics include qualified providers, case/workload, and collaboration between ASHA and the U.S. Department of Education. The symposium featured several speakers including William Knudsen, director of the Office of Special Education Programs.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on stuttering is presented. Topics include the importance of readiness for change in the treatment of speech disorders and multicultural issues in speech disorders. The symposium featured several speech pathologists including Phil and Uri Schneider, Jennifer Kleinow, and Joy Armson.

The article offers news briefs pertaining to speech-language pathology and audiology. The deadline for abstracts of papers to be delivered at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association's 2009 annual meeting is September 15, 2008. According to research published in the June 2008 issue of the "Pediatrics" journal, children born underweight or early have more than double the risk of developing autism.

The article reports on the collaboration between speech-language pathologist Frank Kleffner and neurologist William Landau in the U.S. The collaboration has published article titled "Syndrome of Acquired Aphasia with Convulsive Disorder," in 1957 in the journal "Neurology." The paper led to the designation of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome and both were honored at an international symposium, "50 Years of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome," which was held in Brussels, Belgium.

The article reports on the presentation of the 2007 student research travel awards to the 47 recipients by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in the U.S. The award programs offers ASHA Convention travel stipends to young scientists to highlight their research activities and encourage careers in science and research. The $500 award will be given to students who are the first authors on a paper presented in any of the five Convention session types.

The article discusses environmental aspects the journal. The journal switched to recycled paper for publishing. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has promoted green policies such as the incorporation of condensation collectors for irrigation, non-polluting refrigerants, and low-emission carpeting at the ASHA headquarters.

The article presents a correction to the May 29, 2007 issue, in which the toll-free telephone number to request a paper ballot for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) election was listed incorrectly.

The article reports on the launch of the Spring 2006 special topics issue of the "Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders," an archival journal that publishes papers pertaining to the processes and disorders of speech, language, and hearing in the U.S. The special topics issue is intended for students, educators, and interested practitioners. The special topic highlights issues related to evidenced-based practice using the systematic review and meta-analytic techniques.

The article offers news briefs in 2006 in the U.S. The Department of Education has submitted the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act Part B final regulations to the Office Management and Budget. The flaw in using the KX modifier for exceptions to the therapy cap has been identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Speech Pathology Australia calls for papers and poster presentations for its 2007 conference.

The article focuses on the author's search for the meaning of words commonly applied in the study of speech-language pathology in the U.S. The "Diversity" word began to be used in professional literature and dialogues when developing position papers on social dialects and assessment of children from culturally and linguistically diverse. The backgrounds word "diverse" or "multicultural" is used to describe people of races and tonicities other than white Americans.

Announces the creation of a research journal entitled “NAFDA-J” by the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA). Design of the periodical to provide audiology students an outlet review of research papers; Role of the tool to encourage and support the profession through scientific investigation; Research submission procedures.

Highlights the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), a method of evaluating medical education that requires students to perform specific clinical tasks in a highly structured encounter in the U.S. Assessment of students' skills in patient history taking, physical examination and problem-solving; Opportunity for more authentic skills assessment than is available through pen and paper testing; Use of standardized patients in the OSCE, individuals trained to portray specific patient cases in a consistent and measurable manner.

Reports on the April 7, 2004 deadline for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Web site for the submission process; Content areas suitable for papers.

Focuses on Internet writings of people who stutter. Fourteen-year-old Jim Abbott's paper, entitled "My words have wings...finally!" presented at the 2001 International Stuttering Awareness Day online conference; Poetry books, titled "When the Words Won't Come: Inside the Experience of Stammering" and "The First Yes: Poems About Communicating" edited by Barbara Goldberg; Life with TBI: Our Poems, a Web site maintained by Dan Windheim.

Focuses on the preparations being done for the 2004 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Theme of the event; Series of activities; Papers to be presented at the convention; Number of convention organizers.

Features the Web site of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association which provides access to the association's information and other whereabouts of the 2004 conventions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Submission of proposals for the convention; Content areas of the Web site suitable for papers; Categories of the subject matter to be taken up in the convention.

Presents articles relating to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as of February 3, 2004. Availability of position statements and technical reports on certain papers; Call for poster sessions for the ASHA 2004 Schools Conference.