May is Better Speech and Hearing Month - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

5/17/04

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month

During May the American Speech and Hearing Association is working to provide parents with knowledge about their children's language skills.

If you are wanting more information on your child's language skills, ( click here ) or you can call the ASHA help line at 1-800-638-TALK. For local assistance, you can contact William Fuller, Speech Therapy Coordinator at (806) 766-1198.

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