Better Hearing & Speech Month 2018

Better Hearing & Speech Month 2018

Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.

For 2018, the theme is "Communication for All." ASHA has many resources to help you celebrate all month long. Please go to the ASHA website to check on the latest materials and information on BHSM activities. https://www.asha.org/bhsm/

Apraxia Awareness Month

Awareness Day? How About Awareness Month!

Every year on May 14th we celebrate Apraxia Awareness Day and commit to spreading awareness in our local and online communities. This year we are increasing our efforts and extending Apraxia Awareness Day to Apraxia Awareness Month

Celebrate with us for the ENTIRE month of May!

Looking for a way to get involved? Look on our website for ideas to spread awareness, including reaching out to local media, writing blogs, and showing off apraxia awareness gear from our store! https://www.apraxia-kids.org/apraxia-awareness-month/

Get ready for the updated PPVT & EVT!

If you haven’t heard, Pearson will be releasing the new versions of some of their testing instruments. There will be the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-5 and the Expressive Vocabulary Test-3. These testing instruments will be available in late 2018. Go to their website to find out more information. https://www.pearsonclinical.com

Get ready for the updated PPVT & EVT! Coming Late 2018!

For over 50 years, the PPVT™ has been trusted to quickly and easily measure key language abilities. When combined with the expressive vocabulary measurement of the EVT™, the scores provided allow you to make direct comparisons and interpret vocabulary performance as it relates to oral language and the vocabulary basis for reading and writing. What's new with PPVT-5/EVT-3? ·        Inclusion of new items ·        Validity study with KTEA™-3 Brief ·        New and updated item analyses ·        Digital artwork updated for today's culture and experiences ·        Simpler basal, reversal, and discontinue rules ·        Available in both paper and digital formats About PPVT-5 About EVT-3