Positioning the “F-Words for Child Development” in the Scope of Speech-Language Pathology to Support Childhood Participation Purpose: This narrative review explores how the “F-Words for Child Development” framework, a practical translation of the International Classific...

How can SLPs use the F-Words to guide family-centered, collaborative care? This review from #ASHASIG17 explores applications for communication & mealtime participation https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00137 @helenlong.bsky.social #SLPeeps

Introduction to the Forum: Embracing Neurodiversity: A Global Perspective Purpose: This introduction provides background information about the Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups (SIG 17: Global Issues in C...

Next month, #ASHASIG17 presents a forum in the December issue of Perspectives focused on presenting a global perspective on embracing neurodiversity. Check out a preview of the forum by reading the introduction now! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00149 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Perspectives - Women Who Stutter Across Cultures – Global Perspectives on Experience, Practice, and Advocacy - ASHA Journals Academy Although the communication sciences and disorders discipline has increasingly emphasized individualized and person-centered approaches, most of the existing evidence on stuttering is based largely on ...

Calling all researchers! #ASHASIG17 is developing a forum on women who stutter across cultures, and they're looking for your contributions! Read the Call for Papers to read more about this planned forum, and how you can contribute! https://on.asha.org/49r7Pco

“I Never Matched the Mold”: Illuminating the Neurodivergent Asian American Experience Through Photovoice Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to reveal common themes in the lived experience of neurodivergent Asian American emerging adul...

This article from #ASHASIG17 explores common themes in the lives of neurodivergent Asian American adults. Authors stress the need for culturally responsive and neurodiversity-affirming education in the professions https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00303

Inclusive Education for Neurodivergent Learners: Global Strategies and Success Stories—A Speech-Language Pathology Perspective Purpose: This clinical focus article explores how speech-language pathologists support inclusive education for neurodivergent learners across glo...

Speech-language pathologists around the world face common challenges when looking to support neurodivergent individuals in more inclusive education environments. The latest from #ASHASIG17 looks at case studies from the US, Jamaica, and Brazil https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00019

Embracing Neurodiversity: Exploring the Role of an Online Support Group for Mandarin-Speaking Women Who Stutter in Resource-Limited Contexts Background: Stuttering can impact individuals' lives profoundly, with women who stutter facing challenges at the intersection of gender and commu...

Women who stutter face unique challenges. This article from #ASHASIG17 explores the potential of online support groups to provide neurodiversity-affirming support, viewing stuttering as a communication variance rather than a disorder https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00013

Exploring Autism Advocacy and Public Engagement on Instagram: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of High-Engagement Posts Objective: This study investigates how Instagram facilitates autism advocacy and public engagement by analyzing high-engagement posts to assess t...

Instagram can serve as an important platform for autism advocacy. The latest from #ASHASIG17 offers actionable insights on leveraging social media to promote awareness and inclusion and reduce stigmas pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
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Contextually Responsive Advocacy for Autistic Children and Their Caregivers: A South African Perspective Purpose: Understanding neurodiversity within a South African context is key to providing contextually responsive advocacy for autistic children a...

Autistic children and their caregivers living in South Africa face unique challenges. Learn more about advocacy for autistic children in this country in this #OpenAccess article from #ASHASIG17 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Cultivating a Global Understanding of Neurodiversity: Challenges and Opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists Purpose: Neurodiversity, a concept predominantly rooted in Western, English-speaking cultures, is rapidly gaining global traction. The article ai...

Authors write: Neurodiversity isn’t Western-only. SLPs must adopt culturally aware, ethical practices that reflect diverse global experiences. The latest from #ASHASIG17 presents a call to rethink care worldwide pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #Neurodiversity #SLP #GlobalInclusion

Neurodivergent Voices in the Classroom: Acquired or Innate, Still a Student Purpose: This clinical focus article explores the application of the Neurodiversity Paradigm in educational settings, advocating for neurodiverge...

Using neurodivergent-affirming approaches in the classroom can help address systemic barriers, creating environments that value communication diversity, sensory processing, and social interaction. Learn more from #ASHASIG17 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

Application of Asynchronous and Hybrid Voice Telepractice Methods Purpose: The purpose of this clinical focus article is to apply asynchronous and hybrid voice telepractice methods to a simulated clinical case. ...

Asynchronous and hybrid telepractice approaches can help you remotely monitor the progress of the people you work with while they incorporate new techniques in real-world environments. Learn more from #ASHASIG17 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
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Application of Asynchronous and Hybrid Voice Telepractice Methods Purpose: The purpose of this clinical focus article is to apply asynchronous and hybrid voice telepractice methods to a simulated clinical case. ...

Asynchronous and hybrid telepractice approaches can help you remotely monitor the progress of the people you work with while they incorporate new techniques in real-world environments. Learn more from #ASHASIG17 on.asha.org/4nltQgo
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