The mission of NSLHA is to promote services for speech, language, hearing, swallowing and related disorders in Nebraska; to encourage education and research activities; and to advocate for the rights of persons with communication disorders.
Nebraska Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists Survey
Recently, the NSLHA Board of Directors created a survey to gather information from speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Nebraska (both members and non-members). The intent is to improve member benefits, increase membership, and encourage conference attendance. Your feedback is important as we continually evaluate our effectiveness as an organization. Please click the link below to complete the survey.
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| Laura Strizek, Governor Heineman and Jeff Lepkowski |
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Jeff Lepkowski
Nebraska's 2013 Better Hearing and Speech Month Represenative
NSLHA is honored to introduce the 2013 May is Better Hearing and Speech Month Representative, Jeff Lepkowski.
Jeff was recognized on April 10 at the Nebraska State Capitol, as the Governor proclaimed May as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Call for Nominations: NSLHA and ASHA Honors/Awards
As the NSLHA Honors Committee Chairperson, I am encouraging all NSLHA members to consider individuals who might be recognized as outstanding contributors in our field. Please take time to nominate someone you believe warrants such recognition. Deadline for submitting nominations is August 9. Recipients of the honors and awards will be announced at the business meeting luncheon during the annual convention in Kearney, September 26.
Steve Boney, Ph.D.
NSLHA President-elect
2013 Convention
September 26 & 27, Kearney Holiday Inn
Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Endowment Fund (NSLHEF)
NSLHEF is a non-profit organization comprised of speech-language pathologists and audiologists who wish to perpetuate the profession by awarding excellence in students and supporting educational and scientific endeavors in the University of Nebraska system.
Research Projects
Note: Please refer to Policies link below for information about posting of and participation in research projects.
- A Multi-Center Longitudinal Study of Children with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss
- National Workload Study
- Preferences and Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals
- Study to Identify SLP Awareness of Voice Banking
The purpose of this study is to identify speech-language pathologists' (SLPs') awareness of voice banking in relation to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), investigate SLPs' experiences and roles with voice banking, and determine the methods and technologies utilized by SLPs and the clients they serve.
- Audiology Research Opportunities at Boys Town National Research Hospital
This link will take you to current audiology studies being conducted at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha. All of these studies have been approved by the Boys Town National Research Hospital's Institutional Review Board and all are currently enrolling participants. Please consider encouraging your adult and child patients with hearing loss to participate.
- Common Practices of SLPs as They Assess and Treat Children Who Are Bilingual
You are invited to participate in a survey study from the University of Alabama. This study will evaluate the common practices of SLPs as they assess and treat children who are bilingual. Even if you do not have children who are bilingual on your caseload, you are still invited to take the survey! - Speech-Language Pathology and Animal-Assisted Therapy
A speech-language pathologist and researcher is conducting a brief survey on SLP and Graduate student knowledge, attitude, and use of animal Animal-Assisted therapy. - Managing Hearing Assistive Technology
The following survey is to a Capstone project created by Hilary Davis an Au.D. student at Vanderbilt University, and is for teachers (general educators, special educators, classroom and/or itinerant deaf educators, aides, etc) and school-based SLPs working with students with hearing loss. Questions ask about your knowledge of taking care of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and/or FM systems throughout the school day. The survey must be completed in one sitting, as there is no "save and return later" option; however, it should only take 5-10 minutes.
- Use of Child Self-Report Measures by Pediatric & School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists
My name is Lindsey Brown and I am currently in the second year of my graduate program in speech-language pathology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. As part of my Master's thesis project under the direction of my advisor, Geralyn Timler, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, I am gathering information regarding use of child self-report measures by pediatric and school-based speech-language pathologists.
For the purpose of my survey, child self-report measures are defined as formal or informal measures that are completed by the child to assess their own speech-language, social, or behavior skills including their perceptions and attitudes about these skills. I will also be collecting information about populations that you serve in your practice, as well as some specific questions regarding pragmatic language disorders.
The results of this survey will provide information about how and why child self-report measures are currently being used in speech-language pathology, and will inform future development of self-report measures. I am interested in your opinions even if you do not currently use child self-report measures in your clinical practice.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and should take 10-15 minutes to complete.
I want to thank you in advance for your participation. I truly appreciate your time. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact me at brownlk3@miamioh.edu - SLP Use of Digital Mediums (i.e. iDevices & Android devices) in the Treatment of Communicative Disorders
The purpose of this study is to add to current research, as well as promote awareness of iDevice use. - Survey for Special Education Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists
We are seeking Special Education Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists to participate in an interesting study funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Participants must:
* Currently serve at least one student with complex communication needs at any grade level, including early intervention/early childhood special education;
* Be responsible for developing communication-related IEP/IFSP goals for one student, as described above;
* NOT currently use the Communication Matrix to evaluate students.
Participants will receive an honorarium ranging from $200-$350 depending on the group they are assigned to.
If you are interested in further details about this study, please email quinnem@ohsu.edu.
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NSLHA Newsletter, Web Site and Email Policies
NSLHA Newsletter, Web Site and Email Policies
In addition to following the policies outlined in the link below, members are encouraged to submit suggestions for resources of potential interest and benefit to other professionals, university students, the general public, and prospective patients/clients. These professional links can be accessed by clicking on the Members tab at the top left of this page and scrolling down to Resources/Links.
