The effectiveness of #telepractice voice therapy using the Water Resistance Therapy Program was examined in this #AJSLP study. It was compared with in-person voice therapy for individuals with behavioral dysphonia. https://on.asha.org/4tN4rPO #bskySPEECHIES

This study examined aging effects in Mandarin prosodic focus comprehension, investigating whether postfocus compression & spatial separation between speech & noise serve as effective perceptual cues for older listeners in complex listening environments. https://on.asha.org/4ddoJeI

Findings highlight the heterogeneity of memory outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury (#mTBI) and underscore the importance of tailored cognitive assessments that consider task complexity and memory load. https://on.asha.org/4nwaXsx @lifeatpurdue.bsky.social @arizonastateuni.bsky.social#mTBI

Pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders affect more than 1% of children in the United States. In recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we're featuring new and trending resources on working with this population and their caregivers https://on.asha.org/4fqb8U7

Converging evidence shows that semantic feature generation is an active ingredient in SFA treatment, emphasizing the importance of feature quantity and semantic quality, consistent with a spreading activation account of SFA's benefits. https://on.asha.org/4dq9pM9 @csdisseminate.bsky.social

Hearing aids now incorporate health-promoting features, such as step counting. Hear the perspectives of active older adults in using this innovative hearing aid feature! https://on.asha.org/42zbsIP @csdisseminate.bsky.social #AUDPeeps #HearingAids

Authors of this cross-sequential longitudinal analysis investigate the effects of developmental language disorder status, age of first language exposure, & time-varying current language exposure on sentence repetition in both Spanish & English. https://on.asha.org/3PzPfax #DevLangDis

Authors find that the potential cognitive benefits of bilingualism may be influenced by demographic factors and hearing loss, with age and hearing loss emerging as major contributors to cognitive decline. https://on.asha.org/4dsbKWT

Authors ask if working memory influences the real-time lexical processing of deaf adults and, if so, whether this influence varies across different domains (e.g., verbal vs. visuospatial). https://on.asha.org/4tIn9YQ

This article shows that auditory attentional control, measured by speech-segment processing tasks, is flexible enough to apply to tone listening and remains largely stable as people age. Learn more in this #OpenAccess article https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_JSLHR-25-00915 #SLPeeps

This article in Perspectives shows how professionals can develop a mindful approach to ethical practice by participating in ongoing analyses and discussions of ethical components throughout their clinical activities https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00272 #SLPeeps

Oral diadochokinesis (DDK) is a tool to help detect oral–motor deficits that may not be as prominent in regular speech. Authors propose a learning–based algorithm that may outperform traditional methods for assessing oral DDK https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_AJSLP-25-00213 @charlesuni.cuni.cz

There's ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to be an editor-in-chief or editor for ASHA Journals in 2027! Learn more about these positions online and apply for the one that's right for you! https://academy.pubs.asha.org/erc/opportunities-to-get-involved-with-the-asha-journals/editorial-opportunities/

Family-centered practice and caregiver coaching are necessary in early intervention (EI) service delivery, but these contexts present unique ethical challenges. Learn more, and check out an entire forum on ethics in schools next month! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00262 @sharbick

Meta-therapy is conceptualized as a clinical dialogue strategy that interacts w/ other core components of treatment (e.g., direct treatment, education and indirect treatment, & counseling) to shape the patient's understanding & engagement in voice therapy. https://on.asha.org/437fkkd

For individuals who use or need augmentative and alternative communication (#AAC), spelling is vital as it increases communication through the independent generation of words or phrases. https://on.asha.org/3RxnWhw #SLPeeps

Researchers sought to quantify prevalence of apraxia as well as comorbid autism spectrum disorder presentation in a pediatric population in a large outpatient hospital setting. https://on.asha.org/3PiBj4C

In this article in #AJSLP, authors sought to find out how immersive virtual reality (VR) has been implemented clinically in communication sciences and disorders https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_AJSLP-25-00596 @syracuseu.bsky.social#AJSLP

Perspectives on dysphagia management are explored among geriatrics-focused health care providers in this #AJSLP article. https://on.asha.org/3OVFx23

#ResearchTuesday: It’s National Stuttering Awareness Week! We’re highlighting the impact of a clinical training program on graduate students’ confidence and clinical perspectives on stuttering. Read more: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00139 @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday

This study in Perspectives suggests that visual schedules are a practical, low-effort tool that can enhance patient–provider communication. Authors found that untrained volunteers were able to use these tools and found them helpful https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00171 #AuDPeeps

Authors investigated sex differences in the production of pauses in autistic French- speaking (pre-)adolescents in two conversational contexts: a monologue and an interactive discussion. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_JSLHR-25-00565 @ucl.ac.uk

SLPs play a significant role in treating adults over 65, but there is limited research on their academic preparation, attitudes, and knowledge regarding older adults. This article presents the results of a survey of SLPs on aging and ageism https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00184

In this study in AJSLP, authors found that there was not one articulation and/or phonological test that considered or balanced three particular lexical properties and the linguistic constraints surrounding developing such a test https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_AJSLP-25-00129 #SLPeeps

Stuttering is one of the most recognizable—and stigmatized—communication disorders. In recognition of National Stuttering Awareness Week, we’re highlighting resources that you can use in your work. https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2026/05/national-stuttering-awareness-week-new-and-trending-resources/

Authors investigated the specificity of auditory–motor impairment in people with hyperfunctional voice disorders. Participants completed auditory discrimination & adaptive vocal learning tasks for the vocal parameters intensity & fundamental frequency. https://on.asha.org/49kfqbQ

In this letter, author Shanna Caprice Lee-Holloway proposes that speech-language pathology professionals should stop labeling languages and skills as “differences” with the implication that they are different from General American English. https://on.asha.org/3PpOkcF #bskySPEECHIES #AJSLP

Multimodal Acoustic Therapy, a smartphone-based rehabilitation method, improved hearing outcomes in experienced pediatric and adolescent CI users, #AJSLP study finds. https://on.asha.org/4tolLKI

Authors sought to document articulation rate growth in French children and to provide benchmarks on this developmental period based on spontaneous speech samples. https://on.asha.org/4dedAue #JSLHR

#AJSLP researchers explored how school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) conceptualize diversity, equity, and inclusion and implement culturally responsive practices with diverse student populations. https://on.asha.org/4uuJCZU @csdisseminate.bsky.social @calstate.bsky.social#AJSLP

#AJSLP researchers sought to document early intervention SLPs' perceptions of the factors that facilitate/hinder their ability to engage in high-quality culturally & linguistically responsive assessment practices for dual-language learners in EI programs. https://on.asha.org/4wcT7Pg

Study examined impact of articulatory-based or arbitrary whole-body movements on French speakers' perception & production of 2 Arabic phonemes. Actively performing whole-body movements may enhance L2 phoneme learning, improving perception & production. https://on.asha.org/3PjUlYi

#JSLHR findings suggest that Chinese–English bilinguals activate both orthographic and phonological representations from their L1 lexicon during L2 word processing. https://on.asha.org/3P7y1kD

Pressed phonation causes faster, harder vocal fold closure. Simple acoustic measures can hint at vocal stress when considering phonation type. https://on.asha.org/49dZSGw @csdisseminate.bsky.social @stanforduniversity.bsky.social @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @utdallas.bsky.social #JSLHR

Remote microphone performance was evaluated across three hearing aid brands using various simulated electroacoustic verification methods to optimize speech perception outcomes in a real-world environment. https://on.asha.org/4ta7hxJ

Authors of this #OpenAccess study evaluate the validity of the Sentence Diversity Priming Task, a novel structured elicitation protocol designed to assess young children's production of diverse simple sentences. https://on.asha.org/4ngGBdy #DevLangDis

Researchers examined initial consonant deletion among bilingual (Spanish–English) children with speech sound disorder by comparing errors on Spanish–English cognates, providing a level of phonological control across languages. https://on.asha.org/4cOGSAP #bskySPEECHIES

Teacher readiness for including students with hearing loss is characterized by positive intentions, according to new #LSHSS study, but it is hampered by knowledge gaps and contextual inequalities. https://on.asha.org/4cPKFhi

The goal of this study was to derive automatic risk factor indices from a parental questionnaire and compare their usefulness in initial identification of children at risk for language impairment. https://on.asha.org/49tsLi2

Executive function and theory of mind allow us to navigate complex social contexts and develop language skills. Authors explored the relationship between these measures & social communication skills in monolingual and bilingual preschool children https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00283

Authors compared traditional hearing aids to personal sound amplifying devices, smartphone hearing aid applications, and extended-wear hearing aids. They found that these hearing aids continue to benefit people with mild-severe hearing loss https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_JSLHR-25-00737

This study in LSHSS suggests that training children who use cochlear implants to incorporate head movements can help them better localize sounds. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_LSHSS-25-00068 #AuDPeeps #AuD2B

A survey of undergraduate and masters students in speech-language pathology revealed several persisting myths about African American English (AAE). Authors show the need for advocacy recognizing AAE as a legitimate dialect https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00192 @howard.edu

In this article in #LSHSS, authors aimed to find out if a student's grammatical productivity in Spanish could be used in language assessments for bilingual children https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_LSHSS-25-00121 @sdsuresearch.bsky.social#LSHSS

#ResearchTuesday: Professors highlight barriers and facilitators to engaging in open science (OS) in CSD. They discuss the importance of highlighting benefits and incentives for using OS. Read more in this JSLHR article: https://at.asha.org/10h @csdisseminate.bsky.social#ResearchTuesday

A patient-centered approach to hearing technology selection and fitting can result in increased usage of hearing hearing aids and other hearing assistive technology. Learn more in AJA! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_AJA-25-00229 @usf.edu @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

Authors investigate how simulated single-sided deafness affects masking release performance, particularly in relation to voice-gender differences and spatial separation between talkers. Read the #OpenAccess study here: https://on.asha.org/4cSA3Nl

Findings of this #LSHSS study underscore that even mild hearing loss can negatively affect key auditory processes in children and demonstrate that hearing aids provide measurable benefits, particularly in noisy listening environments. https://on.asha.org/4ukEpUK

Research has shows that literacy interventions may benefit women experiencing homelessness. These interventions in a shelter setting should include community-informed dialogue around residents' needs and goals https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00230 @rutgersuniversity.bsky.social

This Phase I trial assesses the safety, compliance, and potential efficacy of iLidcombe, a standalone internet version of the Lidcombe Program for young children who stutter. https://on.asha.org/4dcx0Rm