Development and Implementation of a Supervisory Guide for School-Based Clinical Externships Purpose: The purpose of this program development project was to address the gap in expectation clarity and consistency for supervisors of graduat...

Clinical placements can help prepare graduate students to enter school-based settings, but in this article from #ASHASIG11, authors find that clinical placements are widely inconsistent https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00098 @mghinstitute.bsky.social #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

A Narrative Review on Cepstral Analysis of Voice: Simplified Concepts and Applications Purpose: Cepstral analysis has become a widely recommended acoustic tool for voice assessment, yet its computational principles and clinical inte...

Cepstral analysis is a helpful tool for voice assessment. This review from #ASHASIG3 breaks down and simplifies the concepts and clinical applications of cepstral analysis for voice clinicians, educators, and students https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00091 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Modeling “Professional” Writing: Teaching Effective Written Communication Through Simulation Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation-based approach in teaching first-year communication sciences and disorder...

This article from #ASHASIG11 shows how simulation-based training gives students a practical and supportive environment to practice "professional" written communication skills such as politeness, formality, accuracy, and timeliness https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00271 #SLP2Be

Esophageal Screening During the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study: Roadblocks and Roadmaps Purpose: There are reported barriers to implementation of esophageal screening during the videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) completed by the...

A collaborative, multidisciplinary effort among healthcare professionals could remove roadblocks to esophageal screening during the Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study. Learn more in the latest from #ASHASIG13 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00143 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

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

If you’re at ASHA, you should come to one of my talks on Friday! I’m looking forward to sharing data before one of these comes out as a paper, and both are relevant for school SLPs working with preschool and early school-age populations! #ASHA2025 #SchoolSLP #ASHA #SLP #SLP2Be #SLPLife #PhDLife

Workplace Reentry for Adults With Aphasia: Understanding Definitions and Motivations Purpose: Research has shown that individuals with poststroke aphasia face job loss after their stroke. While individuals living with aphasia want...

Individuals with poststroke aphasia face job loss after stroke. This article from #ASHASIG2 shows how SLPs can guide conversations and support adults with aphasia who wish to return to work https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00021 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Cross-Language Intelligibility Assessment of Dysarthric Speech Purpose: Speech intelligibility is a critical outcome in the assessment and management of dysarthria, yet most research and clinical practices ha...

Measuring speech intelligibility is crucial to assessing and managing dysarthria. This article from #ASHASIG19 explores how advances in artificial intelligence can help create cross-language intelligibility assessments https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00030 @cmu.edu #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Exploring Associations Between Dysphagia and Insomnia: Results From the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Purpose: We explored associations between self-reported swallowing and sleep problems (dysphagia and insomnia, respectively) in a nationally repr...

The latest from #ASHASIG13 investigates the link between swallowing difficulties and sleep disturbances. Further research could inform care plans for dysphagia and insomnia treatment https://on.asha.org/4pUWWFy @harvardmed.bsky.social #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Therapy Manuals for Clinically Implementing Proactive and Reactive Swallowing Therapies During Head and Neck Radiotherapy: Using the TIDieR Framework to Disseminate PRO-ACTIVE Trial Interventions The purpose of this report is to describe swallowing therapy delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy (RT) to promote swallowing pres...

Swallowing therapy can be delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy to promote swallowing preservation. Read about a number of therapy protocols in the latest from #ASHASIG13! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00093 @mdanderson.bsky.social @utoronto.ca #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Treatment Outcomes Following a Holistic Breathing Approach for Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Objective: In exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), laryngeal structures adduct during exertional activities leading to dyspnea and othe...

Individuals with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction have physical, intellectual, and emotional concerns. The latest from #ASHASIG3 can help you provide a more holistic treatment approach! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00038 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Telepractice Perceptions and Needs of Kansas School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the discrepancy between prepandemic telepractice research, which highlighted positive student o...

Despite the robust evidence base on the effectiveness of telepractice, a number of factors make its use unsustainable for school-based SLPs. Learn how targeted actions can help in the latest from #ASHASIG16 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00286 #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Addressing Dysfunctional Breathing in Patients With Long COVID-Related Speech and Upper Airway Symptoms: Two Case Studies The purpose of this article is to describe two speech-language pathology clinical case studies involving patients diagnosed with Long COVID in add...

Check out a pair of clinical case studies involving patients with long COVID in addition to speech and upper airway symptoms. Learn how SLPs can help in this article from #ASHASIG3 https://on.asha.org/4niz7pF @bumedicine.bsky.social #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

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

A Literature Review of Quantitative Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing in the Pediatric Population Purpose: This study aims to (a) organize, synthesize, and compare current quantitative measures obtained during videofluoroscopic exam of swallow...

This review from #ASHASIG13 can help you develop protocols and establish normative data on videofluoroscopic swallowing exams in children. Read more! pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Game-Based Group Therapy for People With Aphasia: A Feasibility Study Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a game-based group therapy for people with aphasia (PWA). Method: Ten PWA, di...

Co-author @chaleece.bsky.social writes "Check out our new article testing the feasibility and acceptability of using Aphasia Games for Health in online group therapy." pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Tutorial: A Guide to Getting Started With the Clinical Fellowship Experience Purpose: The clinical fellowship (CF) experience is a pivotal time for speech-language pathologists as it marks the transition from being a stude...

This #SIG11 tutorial presents the guidelines, processes, and expectations of the clinical fellowship in accordance with the CFCC Standard VII in an integrated format, with potential areas of confusion clarified and interpreted. on.asha.org/3UXegvj #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Cognitive Stimulation Program in Assisted Living Settings: Important Considerations and Findings From a 5-Week Program Purpose: With the growth of the geriatric population, more people may develop either mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia later in life wo...

Cognitive stimulation therapy can help delay or minimize cognitive deficits in older adults while also improving depression. Learn more about the role of SLPs on the cognitive stimulation therapy team in the latest from #ASHASIG15 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Demographic Representation and Current Practices of Speech-Gender Perception Studies: A Scoping Review Purpose: This scoping review evaluates the demographic characteristics of participants in U.S. speech perception studies on gender. Secondary obj...

Author @bricecollin.bsky.social writes "Check out this scoping review on demographic representation and reporting in gender perception literature from #ASHASIG19. Some of the most rarely reported variables were race, ethnicity, and dialect" on.asha.org/41gpxdD #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Evaluation of Reminiscence Therapy on Language Outcomes Among People With Dementia Purpose: As people with dementia (PWD) advance in age and disease progression, maintaining cognitive and language skills is essential for overall...

Reminiscence therapy can help people with dementia maintain or even improve cognitive and language skills. Learn more about this promising nonpharmacological intervention from #ASHASIG15 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

The Perceived Efficacy of Metacognitive Monitoring Among Undergraduate Students in an Introductory Communication Disorders Course Purpose: This study examines undergraduates' perceptions of the effectiveness of two metacognitive monitoring strategies, active comprehension mo...

Metacognition strategies may help students in communication sciences and disorders pick up specialized vocabulary and concepts earlier. Learn more about the effectiveness of metacognition in the latest from #ASHASIG10 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #AuD2Be #SLP2Be

Environmental Considerations in Dysphagia Care: Exploring the Relationship Between Dysphagia and Food Security Purpose: Older adults are at high risk for malnourishment due to age-related changes in nutritional absorption, greater propensity for chronic il...

Providing socially responsive care to older adults with dysphagia means understanding the role of food security in dysphagia, and how SLPs can mediate these barriers to food security in the clinic. Learn more from #ASHASIG13 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Speech Therapy in an Adult With Cleft Lip and Palate: A Clinical Case Study Clinical Scenario: Although speech therapy (ST) has been frequently studied in children, the efficacy of motor-phonetic ST in adults with repaire...

Speech therapy is common for children with cleft palate with or without cleft lip, but how effective can it be for adults with repaired cleft lip and palate? Find out in the latest from #ASHASIG5 on.asha.org/3Iacm7u #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Taking Up the Mantle: How Speech Scientists Can Fight Linguistic Discrimination Purpose: This tutorial describes and analyzes the role of speech science in combating linguistic discrimination, that is, the unfair and unequal ...

This tutorial from #ASHASIG19 can help students, scholars, and members of the general public combat linguistic discrimination, or unfair treatment based on how people use spoken language. Read more! pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: Time to Revise Our Titles?

Speech-language pathologists have worked under a number of different job titles throughout the history of the profession. A letter to the editor from #ASHASIG14 invites SLPs to consider revising their title for four key reasons pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/... #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent breathing disorder characterized by repeated upper airway obstructions during sleep, lea...

Recent studies show that behavioral therapy can help individuals with obstructive sleep apnea sleep and breathe better. Learn about the SLP's role on the sleep apnea team in the latest from #ASHASIG3 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
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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

A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Feeding Infants With Cleft Palate Feeding children with cleft palate, with or without lip involvement (CP ± L), presents challenges that may impact the overall health and developme...

Before the June issue publishes, get a sneak peek at #ASHASIG5's forum on feeding infants with cleft palate from SIG 5 editor Kazlin Mason! Dr. Mason previews the articles in the forum and provides a background on cleft feeding on.asha.org/43GEHcx #SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Intervention factors associated with efficacy, when targeting oral language comprehension of children with or at risk for (Developmental) Language Disorder: A meta‐analysis Background Language interventions are complex behavioural interventions, making it difficult to distinguish the specific factors contributing to efficacy. The efficacy of oral language comprehension...

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Intervention factors associated with efficacy, when targeting oral language comprehension of children with or at risk for (Developmental) Language Disorder: A meta-analysis

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