Promoting Healthy Communication in a Tech-Driven World

In the midst of January's Consumer Electronics Show (CES)—an annual spectacle showcasing the latest and greatest (and some not-so-great) technologies set to transform our daily lives and society at large—ASHA came to Las Vegas espousing a different message than most. Via the Healthy Communication & Popular Technology Initiative, ASHA promoted balanced use of technology and the irreplaceable role of face-to-face interaction in children's communication, social and overall development, along with the critical need to practice safe listening. Surprisingly, reception for ASHA's message among the audience of tech enthusiasts was highly positive. Below are observations from the show, as well as opportunities for ASHA members to become trusted sources of advice—through media, publi...

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