Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention MonthTreating cleft lip and palate, and other craniofacial anomalies requires a comprehensive multidisciplinary team. A specialized team collaborates to address the complex medical, functional, and psychosocial needs of patients, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Surgeons play a vital role in repairing the anatomical structures of the lip and palate, […]
Aphasia Awareness monthJune is International Aphasia Awareness Month — and this year, the European Speech and Language Therapy Association (ESLA) is placing a special spotlight on aphasia, a complex communication disorder that affects millions of people across Europe and beyond. Aphasia can occur suddenly, often as a result of stroke or brain injury, disrupting a person’s ability […]
ESLA Participates in the ECHOES Platform Demonstration Event On Thursday, May 8th, 2025, the European Speech and Language Therapy Association (ESLA) was officially represented at the ECHOES Platform Demonstration event by our General Secretary, Maria Kyriacou Solomonidou. As an associated partner, ESLA is proud to contribute to this important initiative aimed at transforming healthcare education across Europe and beyond. The ECHOES project is […]
Newsletter April 2025Welcome to our 11th newsletter!Welcome Address by ESLA Chair Sahra Mengal Dear ESLA community It is with great enthusiasm and commitment that I take on this responsibility, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated member associations, professionals, and stakeholders to advance the field of speech and language therapy across Europe. ESLA plays a crucial […]
Welcome from the 2025-2027 ESLA Chair – Sahra Mengal Dear ESLA communityIt is with great enthusiasm and commitment that I take on this responsibility, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated member associations, professionals, and stakeholders to advance the field of speech and language therapy across Europe. ESLA plays a crucial role in supporting and […]
ESLA celebrates the European Day of Speech and Language Therapy on 6 March 2025 Every March 6th Europe celebrates European Day of Speech and Language Therapy, an annual eventdedicated to raising awareness of communication and swallowing disorders and the importance ofspeech and language therapy in promoting effective communication and enhancing the quality oflife for […]
ESLA Newsletter – 2024 recapWelcome to our 2024 recap newsletter!Happy holidays from ESLAWhat a year this has been for ESLA and for us all! You will see from this newsletter how exciting 2024 indeed was. We further consolidated our contact with important authorities that have an influence on our profession: the European Parliament and the […]
Newsletter November 2024Welcome to our November 2024 newsletter! Welcome to an exciting new season! As we transition from the summer break, we are excited to embark on a new season filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. This year promises to be an inspiring journey as we explore the latest advancements in speech […]
European Speech and Language Therapists Manifesto 2024-2029
Newsletter May 2024Welcome to our May 2024 newsletter!Introducing ESLA Deputy Chair: Fofi Constantinidou Fofi specialises in neurorehabilitation research and treatment of adults with acquired language and cognitive disorders due to acquired brain injury (e.g., TBI, stroke), neurodegenerative conditions, and ageing. Her research team investigates brain-behaviour mechanisms in healthy and clinical populations as well as the neurophysiological […]