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The Q&A Corner is a dedicated space in our newsletter designed to support Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLP Assistants) and supervising SLPs across Texas. In each issue, we answer real questions submitted by professionals working in the fields with a focus on practical guidance, current regulations, and best practices. Our goal is to provide clear, relevant information while promoting ethical and effective service delivery.

When you go to college, you think your life will go according to plan—graduate, find a job, and settle into your career. However, for many people, the path is not that straightforward. I graduated with a degree in biology in 2022, and now I’m on track to earn my Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2027. What changed?

Cafe TSHA is an initiative of the TSHA Publications Board. Levity Lounge is a walk on the lighter side. Tips for Tx offers clever hacks to up your therapy game. Tech Bytes covers new and noteworthy technology finds. Student Swap provides student-focused ideas and inspiration. Wellness Corner emphasizes self-care for service providers. We encourage you to submit your ideas to publications@txsha.org for consideration for publication in future issues. 

By: Patti L. Solomon-Rice, PhD, CCC-SLP, TSHF Research Awards Committee Chair

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (TSHF) is pleased to recognize our 2026 grant recipients and past recipients of the TSHF Research Awards Program. Although the amount of each award is not large, the award can be sufficient to explore the feasibility of a novel idea, support preliminary research needed to apply for a larger nationally funded research project, or perhaps extend the findings of a currently funded research project. Our research program supports the TSHF mission to improve the lives of people with communication disorders by promoting research relevant to communication disorders and supporting Texas-based researchers across a variety of settings.

This year at the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) Convention in Fort Worth, there were great opportunities to learn about what is new, now, and next for audiology and speech-language pathology research. There were more posters than ever before, so we wanted to recap and applaud the research our student members contributed within audiology.

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) Leadership Academy was a year‑long, cohort‑based program designed to cultivate emerging leaders in speech‑language pathology and audiology across Texas. Participants engaged in targeted leadership training, mentorship from past TSHA volunteers and board members, and hands-on projects that helped strengthen advocacy, collaboration, and strategic planning skills. 

Being a member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) means more than simply belonging to a professional organization. It means having access to tools and resources that make day-to-day professional life easier. From high-quality continuing education opportunities to advocacy and practice resources, TSHA is dedicated to supporting speech-language pathologists and audiologists across Texas. 

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) forums continue to serve as vital platforms for information-sharing, collaboration, and advocacy across practice settings. Recent forums and committee-led activities reflected the diverse needs of Texas professionals and reinforced the importance of timely, accurate guidance as policies, service delivery models, and workforce demands continue to evolve.

The Call for Papers is now open for the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) 2027 Convention, and we’re inviting new and experienced professionals to help shape an engaging and innovative program for speech-language pathologists and audiologists across Texas. 

Behind every successful Convention is a team of dedicated volunteers whose time, talent, and hard work make it all possible. The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) 2026 Convention was no exception, and we extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible volunteer team who helped bring this event to life.