Better Hearing and Speech Month 2022
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 2022, our theme is “Connecting People.”
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View 2021 BHSM highlights.
ASHA News
- ASHA Press Release: ASHA Marks Better Hearing and Speech Month With New PSA Campaign That Encourages the Public To Seek Care From Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
- ASHA-YouGov BHSM 2022 Report: Public Knowledge of the Treatability of Communication Disorders and Other Findings (PDF)
- “Real Stories” Public Service Announcement: Audiologists
- “Real Stories” Public Service Announcement: Speech-Language Pathologists
- Quick Facts: Satisfaction With Care Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Instagram
- Quick Facts: Concerns About Hearing Difficulties Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Instagram
- Quick Facts: Concerns About Speech and Language Difficulties Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Instagram
- Quick Facts: Treatment Interrupted Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Instagram
- Did You Know? Audiologists and Balance Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Instagram
- Did You Know? Speech-Language Pathologists and Swallowing Disorders Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn | Instagram
Spanish Resources
- Be Tech Wise With Baby! [PDF]
- Be Tech Wise With Toddler! [PDF]
- ABCs of Early Intervention [PDF]
- Why Early Intervention? [PDF]
- Act Now on Hearing Loss [PDF]
- Hearing Protection Across the Lifespan: Infants and Toddlers
- Hearing Protection Across the Lifespan: Children and Adolescents
- Hearing Protection Across the Lifespan: Adults
Week 1: School-Based Services
- Did You Know? Audiology Services in Schools
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Audiology Services in Schools [PDF]
- Did You Know? Speech-Language Pathology Services in Schools
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Speech-Language Pathology Services in Schools [PDF]
- National Screen Free Week Resources
- Start With a Book: Tune In! Adventure (Reading Rockets)
- Start With a Book: Bird Buddies! Adventure (Reading Rockets)
Week 2: Inpatient Settings
- Did You Know? Audiology Services in Inpatient and Residential Settings
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Audiology Services in Inpatient Settings [PDF]
- Did You Know? Speech-Language Pathology Services for Children in Inpatient Settings
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Speech-Language Pathology Services for Children in Inpatient Settings [PDF]
- Did You Know? Speech-Language Pathology Services for Adults in Inpatient Settings
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Speech-Language Pathology Services for Adults in Inpatient Settings [PDF]
- Stuttering Awareness Week Resources
Week 3: Outpatient Settings
Week 4: Home (SLP) and Workplace (AUD)
- Did You Know? Audiology Services in the Workplace (Hearing Conservation)
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Audiology Service in the Workplace (Hearing Conservation) [PDF]
- Did You Know? Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Home (Early Intervention)
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Home (Early Intervention) [PDF]
- Did You Know? Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Home (Home Health)
- Graphic/Fact Sheet: Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Home (Home Health)[PDF]
2022 Resources
- Press release template (AUD version) [DOC]
- Press release template (SLP version) [DOC]
- Facebook Profile Picture
- Facebook Cover Photo 1
- Facebook Cover Photo 2
- Instagram Profile Picture
- Instagram Cover Photo 1
- Instagram Cover Photo 2
- Twitter Profile Picture
- Twitter Header 1
- Twitter Header 2
- Bookmarks [PDF]
- Coloring Page [PDF]
- Poster (8.5x11) [PDF]
- Poster (8.5x14) [PDF]
- Poster (11x17) [PDF]
- Zoom Background 1
- Zoom Background 2
A Message About the Name “Better Hearing and Speech Month”
Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) has been recognized by its current name since 1972, marking its 50th year in this iteration. ASHA has initiated a review of the name and is considering whether a change is warranted for future years. Pros and cons are associated with both actions: (1) changing the name, regardless of what the new name would be, and (2) keeping the current name. A renaming of BHSM would not take effect until at least 2023. If you would like to submit a name for consideration, please send it to pr@asha.org.
