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The Bluesky home for Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, ASHA's scholarly review journal available at perspectives.pubs.asha.org.
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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

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November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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
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...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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
Two New Special Collections Cover Generative AI and School Service Delivery - ASHA Journals Academy
When looking for resources on a hot topic in the sciences, knowing where to start is half the challenge. Luckily, we’ve done some of the work for you—with two new Special Collections! Special Collecti...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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
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...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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 Tutorial: Co-Teaching to Support Students Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the Classroom
Purpose: School-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) frequently support students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), n...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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
Introduction to the SIG 18 Forum: Asynchronous Telepractice in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Purpose: This introduction provides background information about telepractice and a preview of the six articles in the SIG 18 Telepractice Perspe...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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
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 ...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
Training and Knowledge in Autism Among Speech-Language Pathologists: Follow-Up Study of Schwartz and Drager (2008)
Purpose: This study examined the training and knowledge of current practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their perceived competence ...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
“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...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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

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November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
Breathing Pattern Disorder: A New Kid on the Block
The purpose of this article is to provide a tutorial on breathing pattern disorders (BPDs). BPDs are a heterogeneous respiratory condition that fe...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
Effect of Practice Protocol on Caregiver Fluency With Augmentative and Alternative Communication Applications
Purpose: For children learning to use augmentative and alternative communication applications (AAC apps), a key success factor is caregiver compe...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
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...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
Parent Perspectives of Pediatricians as Facilitators and Barriers to Follow-Up for the Newborn Hearing Evaluation Process
Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of pediatricians as facilitators affecting follow-up throughout the newborn hearing screening (NBHS)...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Diverse Populations: A Tutorial for Applying the Intersectionality Framework to Analyze the Societal Impacts of Injury
Purpose: This article serves as a tutorial on the importance of analyzing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) through the lens of an intersectionalit...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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
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...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
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...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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
2025 ASHA Journals Awards - ASHA Journals Academy
We’re pleased to announce the 2025 ASHA Journals Awards! The annual awards encompass two categories: (1) The Alfred K. Kawana Award for Lifetime Achievement in Publications and (2) the Editor’s Awards...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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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
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Bridging Voice and Swallowing: A Qualitative Study on Speech-Language Pathologist Perspectives of Integrated Therapy
Purpose: Despite overlapping anatomical foundations, voice and swallowing disorders are often treated separately in clinical practice. This study...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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

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Five Grammar Terms to Improve Practice and Preservice Pedagogy in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to encourage the adoption of five grammar terms within the field of speech, language, and hearing science...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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
Expanding Aphasia Support Globally: Lessons Learned From the Korean Aphasia Community
Purpose: Aphasia support groups serve as an important role in facilitating sustainable aphasia management and enhancing quality of life. With rap...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#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

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Rhotic Acquisition Is More Rapid in Biofeedback Than Motor-Based Treatment for Residual Speech Sound Disorder: Primary Outcome of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose: Residual speech sound disorder (RSSD) is a high-prevalence condition that can limit children's academic and social participation, with n...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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
Read About Virtual Reality and Other Clinical Innovations in Perspectives - ASHA Journals Academy
We can’t believe it’s already October! If you’ve made personal goals to read about advances in your specialty area this year, there’s still time—and, even better, we’re making it easier for you. Artic...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM