Participating in organized sports can improve psychosocial outcomes in children with hearing loss, but a number of factors and barriers influence how likely these children are to participate. Learn more in this article from #ASHASIG9 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00111 @westernu.ca

It's #ResearchTuesday! At the onset of the #COVID19 pandemic, many school-based SLPs shifted to telepractice in less than ideal circumstances. This could have negatively affected how many view the science. https://on.asha.org/46RPZgR @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday

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

We're expanding our Special Collections with two new collections focused on Generative AI and School Service Delivery! Each contains articles from ASHA Journals together with other resources from around ASHA. Read more in our latest post on Context! https://on.asha.org/3WOiV3Q

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

Co-teaching is necessary to support children who use augmentative and alternative communication, ensuring all teachers and staff have AAC access & know how to use it in the classroom. Read some real-world examples in this tutorial from #ASHASIG12 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00054

A forum from #ASHASIG18 in the December issue of Perspectives will dive into asynchronous telepractice in audiology and speech-language pathology. Can't wait to learn more? You can read the introduction now! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00163 #SLPeeps #AuDPeeps

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

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

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

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

It's #ResearchTuesday! Learn about using pure-tone thresholds to more accurately evaluate hearing abilities in people with down syndrome. Read and share: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_AJA-25-00068 @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday #AUDPeeps

Voice clinicians are seeing more individuals with breathing complaints, including those diagnosed with breathing pattern disorders (BPDs). This tutorial provides an overview of BPDs, including information on assessment and treatment https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00092 #ASHASIG3

Teaching caregivers how to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) applications is key for successful AAC uptake. This article from #ASHASIG12 proposes a self-guided protocol for caregivers to familiarize themselves with AAC tech https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00122

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

Pediatricians who communicate without jargon, listen to parents' concern, and ensure families have enough time during appointments can influence follow-up after a newborn hearing evaluation. Learn more from #ASHASIG7 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00188 #AuDPeeps

An individual's race, socioeconomic status, or gender can all affect their outcomes after a traumatic brain injury. The latest article from #ASHASIG14 provides a practical framework for addressing these disparities head-on! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00315 #SLPeeps

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

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#ASHASIG19#SLPeeps #SLP2Be

As Convention approaches, we're announcing once again the winners of the ASHA Journals Awards! CONGRATS to all & to Kawana Award Winner Dr. Sumit Dhar. Thanks for choosing to publish & work w/ ASHA Journals. Hope to see you at Convention! https://on.asha.org/48JFzBB @sigperspectives.bsky.social

SLPs see the overlap, so why isn’t care integrated? New study explores how clinicians navigate the voice–swallowing connection--and what’s needed to support cross-system therapy. https://on.asha.org/48IfuTu @adrcallendes #SLPeeps #slpb2 @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#SLPeeps

In speech, language, and hearing sciences, new terms provide increased accuracy when describing the grammars of children with and without Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) across dialects of English. https://on.asha.org/47i7SVn @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social #SLPeeps

Aphasia support groups can help facilitate sustainable aphasia management and enhance quality of life. This article from #ASHASIG2 discusses the development of an accessible support group for Korean-speaking people with aphasia https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00056

#ResearchTuesday! When working with children with residual speech sound disorder, biofeedback may be more effective than traditional speech therapy. Learn more: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_JSLHR-24-00909 #SLPeeps

In Case You Missed It, the October issue of Perspectives contains more than 20 articles from across the Special Interest Groups. Learn more about the issue on the Context Blog! https://on.asha.org/47ivV6C

Visual speech cues can help people understand each other. This article from #ASHASIG14 examines if SLPs rated speech samples of bilingual children differently when they could see the child speaking https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00043 #SLPeeps

We're highlighting some of our trending resources on Developmental Language Disorder #DevLangDis ahead of DLD Awareness Day. Check out these articles from across our journals! https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2025/10/you-cant-see-dld-asha-journals-honors-dld-awareness-day/ #DLDday

SLPs worldwide show major differences in how they assess & treat bulbar symptoms in #ALS. Standardized guidelines are urgently needed. #SLPeeps #Research https://on.asha.org/48qDB91 @bostonchildrens.bsky.social @sigperspectives.bsky.social @alsassociation.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ALS#SLPeeps#Research

#JSHLR study results provide novel evidence that metrics related to contextualized word choices capture variance in degree of cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease. https://on.asha.org/4hm0RHK @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social @alzassociation.bsky.social#JSHLR#SLPeeps

It's #ResearchTuesday! As the number of adults with dysphagia continues to grow, education and interprofessional practice can ensure all health care professionals have the information they need. Learn more: https://at.asha.org/NZ @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday

Children of color and their families encounter a variety of barriers accessing AAC that could help them communicate in schools. Read about a novel framework to help assess the communication needs of these families in the latest from #ASHASIG12 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00252

This study examined whether bilingualism affords a perceptual advantage in understanding dysarthric speech, and whether working memory and vocabulary knowledge contribute to that advantage. https://on.asha.org/4q8hHxK

This study describes the experience of a first hearing aid fitting from the perspective of adults with hearing loss and their relatives, and it also identifies facilitators and barriers to the fitting process. https://on.asha.org/4ql3qOr

Study highlights the critical role of vocal cues, particularly confidence, in shaping perceptions of speaker credibility. These cues not only affect final credibility judgments--they also shape the dynamic reasoning process involved in social inference. https://on.asha.org/4mVPVBx

The latest issue of Perspectives is now available online! Read more than 20 articles on neurogenic disorders, swallowing, audiology, and more in the October issue! https://pubs.asha.org/toc/persp/10/5

People select and avoid certain foods for a variety of reasons. As adults age, they may select different foods, but could this be an early indicator of swallowing changes? https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00040 #ASHASIG13

Psychosocial Status and Quality of Life in Patients With Ménière's Disease and Vestibular Migraine https://on.asha.org/4pYENqq @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social #AUDPeeps

#ResearchTuesday! Children across the world use drawing to show how they talk to, what they talk about, and how they feel about talking. Read more about this study of children from 24 countries! https://at.asha.org/Nn @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday

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#ASHASIG13#SLPeeps #SLP2Be

Check out the first of two posts celebrating AAC Awareness Month! This week, we focus on how you can help people who use AAC learn new vocabulary and develop important communication skills! https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2025/10/aac-awareness-month-vocabulary-and-socialization-in-aac/ #AACAwareness

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#ASHASIG13#SLPeeps #SLP2Be

As AI speech-to-text tools become more common in educational and professional settings, researchers sought to determine if certain acoustic measures of African American English produced greater inaccuracies when using this technology https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00052

Health literacy experts recommend that patient education materials be written at a low reading level to ensure they're easily understood. In this article from #ASHASIG8, authors surveyed the readability of ASHA's audiology materials https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00059

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

#ResearchTuesday! Language exposure at home and school contribute differently to bilingual language development. This article in #JSLHR shows the importance of exposure to both languages. Read more: https://at.asha.org/MG @sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday#JSLHR#SLPeeps

Asynchronous telepractice provides ASHA members and their clients even more flexibility via recording video and secure messaging, but it may not be appropriate for all individuals. Learn about ethical usage of asynchronous telepractice from #ASHASIG18 https://on.asha.org/42JHcLB

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

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#ASHASIG3#SLPeeps #SLP2Be

The latest from #ASHASIG2 describes the assessment and treatment of a patient with #aphasia after brain tumor resection and left PCA stroke. Read more below! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00006