Intervention for Developmental Speech Sound Disorders in YouTube Videos: Parent Perceptions and Clinical Utility Purpose: This study investigated how parents of children with developmental speech sound disorders perceive the understandability, actionability,...

Parents of children with speech sound disorders can find hundreds of videos related to speech therapy on Youtube. This study from #ASHASIG1 aimed to find out if these parents could recognize credible, understandable, and actionable videos https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00119

A Response to Blanc and Colleagues' Viewpoint on Gestalt Language Processing and the Natural Language Acquisition Protocol: Concerns and Common Ground Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) protocol have recently grown in popularity in the field of speech-lan...

In this commentary from #ASHASIG1, authors discuss gestalt language processing and the natural language acquisition protocol https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00055

Training and Knowledge in Autism Among Speech-Language Pathologists: Follow-Up Study of Schwartz and Drager (2008) Purpose: This study examined the training and knowledge of current practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their perceived competence ...

This article from #ASHASIG1 looks at the knowledge of autism and specific training that SLPs have, comparing results to a similar study published in 2008. Although authors found expanded course offerings, there is still work to be done https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00205

Conceptualizing Trauma-Informed Speech-Language Pathology Practice: Adaptations and Implications Across Levels of Practice Purpose: There is an increasing drive to integrate trauma knowledge and the principles of trauma-informed care into speech-language pathology (SL...

If you're looking to incorporate trauma-informed care into your speech-language pathology practice, the latest from #ASHASIG1 can help you out! Learn how to create supportive environments that foster healing and resilience on.asha.org/46h6mmR

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Clinically Relevant Resources on Autism and Cleft Feeding - ASHA Journals Academy ASHA’s clinicians work in a variety of different roles, with multiple populations, and across many settings. In fact, this may be your reality right now! If so, keep on reading—because you’re going to...

The June issue of Perspectives is now live! Read about the forums on intersectional approaches to language in #autism from #ASHASIG1 and feeding infants with #cleft & #craniofacial conditions from #ASHASIG5 on.asha.org/3Th69ca #SLPeeps #SLP2Be @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social

Clinically Relevant Resources on Autism and Cleft Feeding - ASHA Journals Academy ASHA’s clinicians work in a variety of different roles, with multiple populations, and across many settings. In fact, this may be your reality right now! If so, keep on reading—because you’re going to...

The June issue of Perspectives is now live! Read about the forums on intersectional approaches to language in autism from #ASHASIG1 and feeding infants with cleft and craniofacial conditions from #ASHASIG5 academy.pubs.asha.org/2025/06/clin... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Application of a Telehealth Hybrid Coaching Model to Increase Caregiver Use of Language Facilitation Techniques With Young Children With Expressive Language Delay Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to explore the use of a hybrid telehealth approach following a Teach-Model-Coach-Review interventio...

Caregivers of children with expressive language delay can use language facilitation techniques to support their child's language development. Learn how you can use a hybrid telehealth approach to coach these skills in caregivers! #ASHASIG1 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... @nationwidekids.bsky.social

Úuch u náacero' beyo'—Born This Way: Experiences of Autism and Communication in an Indigenous Yucatec Maya Family in Mexico and Considerations for Clinical Practice Purpose: Speech, language, and hearing professionals are mandated to provide culturally responsive services for individuals who hold multiple ide...

This study from #ASHASIG1 outlines several themes in the experiences of an Indigenous Mayan family with a minimally speaking #autistic child. Learn more about the intersection of autism and ethnicity on.asha.org/43fhijB
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Personal Pronoun Comprehension and Theory of Mind in Autistic Adults Purpose: Pronouns stitch together discourse by linking referents within and across sentences. Previous research has shown that people often rely ...

Co-author Oluwatobi Abubakare writes "New publication alert on pronoun comprehension and theory of mind in autistic adults." Find out more from #ASHASIG1 on.asha.org/4lcHz9c

Introduction to the Forum: With Liberty and Social Justice for All: Part 2 Purpose: The purpose of the introduction is to be a call to action for speech-language practitioners to make a personal commitment to social just...

Get a preview of the latest forum from #ASHASIG1, With Liberty and Social Justice for All, Part 2! Be sure to check out the April issue of Perspectives next month to read the whole forum! on.asha.org/3XPRTK0
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Consideration of Intersectionality in the Context of Neurodiversity-Affirming Services for Black Autistic People Purpose: Neurodiversity-affirming practice is a more inclusive and respectful approach to support for autistic people. By valuing neurodiversity,...

Neurodiversity-affirming practices can help clinicians provide more personalized interventions. However, these practices may need to be adjusted when working with black autistic people. Learn more from #ASHASIG1 on.asha.org/4hbqN7b

Testing Very Preterm Black Children to Examine Potential Assessment Bias in Two Language Tests Purpose: The lack of appropriate assessments affects populations presumed to be most at risk for speech and language concerns, one of them being ...

Individuals born very preterm should be assessed early for speech and language concerns. In this article for #ASHASIG1, authors examined whether or not language tests for children under 3 contained cultural bias on.asha.org/4hJK4gU @cincychildrens.bsky.social

New Forums for Pediatric SLPs in Perspectives If your New Year’s resolution includes incorporating more evidence-based practice into your work, we’ve got some good news for you! The latest issue of Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups...

The February issue of Perspectives contains two forums for pediatric SLPs from #ASHASIG1! Learn how you can better serve children with ADHD and DLD and about the role SLPs play in promoting social justice in their job! on.asha.org/4k6KdNk #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Caregiver Perceptions and Use of the Early Communication Indicator–Autism: Examining Differences Among Demographic Groups Purpose: This study aims to examine caregiver perceptions and use of the Early Communication Indicator–Autism (ECI-A), an adapted, naturalistic a...

With 215 caregiver–child dyads completing the assessment, this #ASHASIG1 study aims to examine caregiver perceptions and use of the Early Communication Indicator–Autism.

Strangeness in the Looking Glass: A Tutorial for Interrogating Ideologies of “Good” Languaging in Children's Picture Books Purpose: In recent years, the importance of embedding children's racial, cultural, and ability identities has received greater attention in the f...

In this tutorial from #ASHASIG1, Brea-Spahn et al model the analysis of ideologies of "good" languaging in children's books using an inquiry guide on.asha.org/40SOlJ2 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Multilingual Learners With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Developmental Language Disorder: Assessing an Underserved Population of Learners Purpose: The intent of this article is to explain the complexity of the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and developm...

There is no quick and easy way to diagnose ADHD and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in multilingual children. This review from #ASHASIG1 shows how clinicians need to use multiple strategies to diagnose ADHD and DLD in these children on.asha.org/4aAETgz #SLPeeps

Introduction to the Forum: With Liberty and Social Justice for All: Part 1 Purpose: The introduction provides background information about the Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups (SIG 1: Language Learning an...

Check out the introduction to "With Liberty and Social Justice For All," from #ASHASIG1! This forum is one of two forums from SIG 1 you can read next month in the February issue of Perspectives on.asha.org/3WojqS9

Translanguaging in AACtion: An Expansive Approach to Multimodal Communication With Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users Purpose: The purpose of this framework is to challenge the deficit perspectives toward multimodal communication and to encourage speech therapist...

In this article from #ASHASIG1, authors introduce a framework designed to encourage SLPs and teachers to support nonspeaking students using modes, languages, and dialects in every setting and every situation. Read more below! on.asha.org/3PsjAnH

Exploring Self-Reported Quality of Life in Developmental Language Disorder Purpose: Developmental language disorder (DLD) is a lifelong condition associated with poorer outcomes than neurotypical peers, yet relatively li...

While Developmental Language Disorder (#DLD) has been studied in children, there's little research on its effect on quality of life in adolescents and young adults. The latest article from #ASHASIG1 sheds some light on this on.asha.org/3VMj73w #SLPeeps

Self-Diagnosis of Autism: What Is the Speech-Language Pathologist's Role? Purpose: Given serious barriers to formal diagnosis of autism, especially for adults, many members of the autistic community recognize and accept...

SLPs may face barriers when working with individuals self-diagnosed with autism. This article from #ASHASIG1 highlights that SLPs are responsible for providing communication supports regardless of etiology or a formal diagnosis on.asha.org/3VF0kqs

Interprofessional Practice in the Schools for Students With Traumatic Brain Injury Purpose: This clinical focus article discusses the roles and responsibilities of professionals involved in the support of children with traumatic...

Interprofessional Practice is needed to support a child with traumatic brain injury in school. Learn how school-based SLPs can work with other professionals to help improve educational outcomes for these students in this article from #ASHASIG1 on.asha.org/4fBr1EB