08/18/2026
“Communication is the foundation of human connection, learning, health, and participation in society. It is the medium through which we form relationships, acquire knowledge, regulate emotions, and ultimately discover our place in the world. Yet for millions of individuals, communication does not unfold effortlessly or efficiently. When language and communication skills are delayed, disordered, or disrupted, the effects reverberate far beyond early childhood. What may begin as a quiet concern in a pediatric office or classroom often becomes a trajectory marked by academic struggle, mental health vulnerability, diminished health literacy, restricted employment opportunities, social isolation, and community health and stability.”
Check out the NEW book Communication Disorders as a Public Health Issue: Prevention, Policy, and Population-Level Perspectives by Deborah Swain, EdD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL & Akilah Heggs, PhD, CCC-A to learn more! https://ow.ly/8n7g50Zxeg2