Neuroimaging Advances in Brain Function of Laryngeal Dystonia: A Systematic Review Purpose: This study aims to review neuroimaging research on brain function in laryngeal dystonia (LD), summarize current evidence on its pathophy...

The pathological mechanism of laryngeal dystonia is a complex network imbalance. However, neuroimaging advances can help us learn more about connections between brain regions and clinical symptoms https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_JSLHR-25-00663 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Student Perceptions of a Hypothesis-Driven Physical Examination in Speech-Language Pathology Purpose: Despite its importance, speech-language pathology education lacks robust research-based strategies for teaching physical examination. Th...

SLPs are not frequently trained on how to provide physical examinations in the clinic. Learn about a new framework to teach clinical reasoning together with physical examination practices to graduate students. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00289 @umontreal-en.bsky.social #SLP2B

Understanding the Domains of Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults With Dysphagia: A Scoping Review Purpose: Dysphagia is common in older adults and significantly impacts health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This scoping review maps dysphagia...

Dysphagia negatively affects health-related quality of life in older adults, but current research focuses on health-related factors, rather than psychosocial or contextual factors. Learn more in this article from Perspectives https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00075 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Effects of Instruction With the Accessible Literacy Learning App on Three Literacy Skills for Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication Purpose: Despite the inestimable importance of literacy skills for children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), many AAC us...

Researchers investigate the effects of instruction using the Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL) app, and they examine parent-implemented adapted literacy instruction.

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How do late talkers communicate after toddlerhood? This article in #JSLHR explores the language and literacy skills of children previously identified as late talkers https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_JSLHR-25-00117 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants: Do They Feel Confident in Their Clinical Skills? Speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) have been utilized to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs). However, the train...

Speech-language pathology assistants can help address SLP shortages, but do these individuals have confidence in their own clinical skills? Find out where SLPAs feel most confident in the clinic https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00130 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Bilingual and Monolingual Speech-Language Pathologists' Intelligibility Ratings of Children's Nonnative Speech Purpose: This study examined bilingual and monolingual speech-language pathologists' (SLPs') speech intelligibility ratings of nonnative English-...

Authors attempted to identify whether or not bilingual and monolingual SLPs rated a bilingual child's speech intelligibility differently. Read more in Perspectives! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00096 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Welcome to Research Tuesday!

Individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea have an atypical swallow.

Authors suggest that expiratory muscle strength training may help. Learn more: https://at.asha.org/T0

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Developing Trauma-Informed Competence in Speech-Language Pathologists: Foundations for Narrative Assessment and Intervention Children who have experienced trauma often demonstrate language and communication difficulties that extend beyond basic vocabulary and grammar, pa...

In this #openaccess article from Perspectives, authors summarize the impact of trauma on language development and show how creating safe, predictable environments can support narrative development https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00073 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Preserving Connection: The Vital Window of Speech-Language Therapy Intervention in Dementia Care—A Case Study Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the clinical outcomes of delayed speech-language pathology intervention in an individual with Al...

This article shows how person-centered care can help people with dementia and their care partners target communication, safety, and social connection, even when these individuals face barriers to receiving care. Learn more! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00125 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

The Importance of Ethnically and Racially Underrepresented Faculty in Creating a Sense of Belonging for Black Students in Speech-Language Pathology Purpose: In higher education, there remains a scarcity of ethnically and racially underrepresented faculty. The National Center for Education Sta...

Ethnically and racially diverse faculty remain under-represented in higher education, especially in speech-language pathology programs. Learn how you can do your part to better prepare students for a diverse world https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00014 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Syntax Treatment for Aphasia Recovery: Implicit Learning Through Structural Priming Purpose: Although sentence production deficits are common in persons with aphasia (PWA), available treatments are limited. Implicit structural pr...

This article from #ASHASIG2 looks at a new intervention for sentence production that can be tailored to people with aphasia https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00053 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Social Network Characteristics and Their Relations to Speech Recognition and Quality of Life in Adult Cochlear Implant Users Purpose: This exploratory study investigates whether social network characteristics are associated with adult cochlear implant (CI) outcomes. Spe...

Findings suggest that exposure to age diversity among everyday communication partners in the social network may be associated with more successful communication and quality of life outcomes in adult cochlear implant users.

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Fabulous presentation from #slp2b Fiona Braybrooks on her scoping review of the hidden nature of dysphagia in community settings

Dysphagia Management in an Acute Care Setting in a Patient Post–COVID-19: A Case Report With Review of Literature Purpose: SARS-CoV-2 infection, commonly referred to as “COVID-19,” can affect swallowing function due to its impact on various organ systems. Cas...

COVID-19 can exacerbate preexisting conditions in dysphagia patients, including leading to aspiration pneumonia. This article from #ASHASIG13 shows how clinicians working with this population can achieve positive patient outcomes https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00079 #SLPeeps #SLP2B

Clinical practice guideline: Interventions for Developmental Language Delay and Disorders - speechBITE

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@speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a clinical practice guideline from Germany on interventions for children with #dld. speechbite.com/article/73438/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES

Vocabulary interventions for children with developmental language disorder: a systematic review - speechBITE

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We examined #SLP2b student experiences of a #StudyAbroad class focused on #dementia inclusive programs & the role of #SLPeeps in #dementia care.

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The most clicked-on article from the June @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a systematic review investigating the effectiveness of #orofacialmyofunctionaltherapy for #speechsounddisorders in children. speechbite.com/article/73406/ It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES

Initial Evaluation of a New Auditory Attention Task for Assessing Alerting, Orienting, and Executive Control Attention Purpose: Attention is a key cognitive function crucial for selecting and processing information. It is often divided into three components: alert...

#JSLHR study aimed to explore whether a new Auditory Attention Task (AAT) measures all 3 attentional subsystems in neurotypical controls. on.asha.org/3H0rTGJ

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#JSLHR study investigated #Mandarin listeners' integration of auditory & visual cues in the interpretation of focus in noise-degraded #speech through a question–answer appropriateness rating experiment. on.asha.org/4eV2VVZ

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An interesting read for #SLPeeps #BskySpeechies #SLP2B as part of IJSLP's special issue, which includes papers from the Speech Pathology Australia 2024 Conference.

Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of Speech-Language Pathologist–Administered Behavioral Activation: A Psychosocial Intervention for People With Aphasia Purpose: Despite the high prevalence of depression and anxiety among people with aphasia (PWA), their mental health needs are often overlooked. B...

Early evidence suggests that this SLP-administered intervention is feasible & acceptable to people w/#aphasia but that a higher dose may be warranted to ensure durability. on.asha.org/4eAG6Xi

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An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders! - ASHA Journals Academy As an ASHA member, you support individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) across the lifespan. The latest Special Issue from the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) pr...

An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽

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A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Pre-School Language Interventions-Building Early Sentences Therapy and an Adapted Derbyshire Language Scheme - speechBITE

The most clicked-on article from the May
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newsletter was an RCT comparing the effectiveness of 2 preschool language interventions (Building Early Sentences Therapy and an Adapted Derbyshire Language Scheme) bit.ly/3Tt4b8C It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES

Impact of Academic Language of Instruction on Spanish and English Growth and Loss in Bilingual Children Purpose: This longitudinal study investigated the impact of different academic programs of primary language instruction (Spanish or English) on t...

#LSHSS longitudinal study investigated the impact of different academic programs of primary language instruction (Spanish or English) on the dual language development of Spanish–English bilingual children. on.asha.org/3FYmBeh

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Time-Integrated Curvature of Fundamental Frequency as a Novel Approach to Pitch Complexity: Insights From First-Language Pitch Development Purpose: Commonly used methods for computing the fundamental frequency (F0) variability either fail to capture time-dependent variations (such as...

#JSLHR study shows that a novel approach provides valuable insights into first-language pitch development & indicates further applicability in areas where time-dependent F0 variations are relevant. pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

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The most clicked-on article from the April @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a case series looking at the effectiveness of the Smart-Glove exchange based system compared PECS®. bit.ly/4kuFLHw It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES

The Significance of a Higher Prevalence of ADHD and ADHD Symptoms in Children Who Stutter Purpose: Research suggests that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its symptoms occur more frequently in individuals who stutter...

#JSLHR study aimed to (a) document the prevalence of #ADHD diagnoses & ADHD symptoms in children who stutter and (b) examine potential relationships between ADHD and stuttering characteristics. Check out what they found! on.asha.org/3GYjgfB

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