The November 14 Internet column featured sites that addressed health education, genetic counseling, and immunization to help speech-language pathologists and audiologists in their role of prevention. Below are additional prevention resources that may be of interest to ASHA members. The Internet provides a convenient forum for participation in events such as International Noise Awareness Day held each April. Many materials remain online year round. Preventing Childhood Lead Exposure from the National Paint and Coatings Association has online slide shows, information on left-over paint safety, dealing with old lead paint, and more.
Several sites contain materials to help children learn about hearing conservation.
Vocal Hygiene A Marshall University Communication Disorders student, Michelle White, has created a preventing vocal nodules Web page. The Internet is filled with materials encouraging people to stop using tobacco products. Arizona's Tobacco Education and Prevention Program includes a slide presentation Helping a Loved One Quit Smoking . The Brain's Response to Drugs Teacher's Guide is part of the Mind Over Matter series from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Check the information on nicotine for lesson plans and activities.