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Psychosocial Status and Quality of Life in Patients With Ménière's Disease and Vestibular Migraine

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 2d

Psychosocial Status and Quality of Life in Patients With Ménière's Disease and Vestibular Migraine https://on.asha.org/4pYENqq

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Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate anxiety, depression, dizziness disability, sleep, and quality of life in individuals diagnos...

Children Draw Talking Around the World

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 1d

#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

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine how children from across the world draw themselves talking and to apply an interdisciplinary a...

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SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 2d

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

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...

AAC Awareness Month: Vocabulary and Socialization in AAC - ASHA Journals Academy

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 2d

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

People use nonverbal ways of communicating every day—from sending a text message to waving at a friend. Nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals rely partially or fully on augmentative and alter...

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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

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 3d

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

The purpose of this report is to describe swallowing therapy delivered before or during head and neck radiotherapy (RT) to promote swallowing pres...

Demographic and Acoustic Factors Related to Automatic Speech Recognition Inaccuracies for Child African American English Speakers

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 6d

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

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between acoustic measures and Google's Speech-to-Text inaccuracies in recognizing speech of chi...

Readability of Audiology-Related Patient Education Materials on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Website

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 7d

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

Purpose: This study examined whether audiology-related patient education materials (PEMs) on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (AS...

Treatment Outcomes Following a Holistic Breathing Approach for Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 8d

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

Objective: In exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), laryngeal structures adduct during exertional activities leading to dyspnea and othe...

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 8d

#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 #SLPeeps

Relationships Between Home and School Language Exposure and Changes in Bilingual Oral Language Performance From Kindergarten to First Grade

Purpose: With over one third of students in the United States exposed to languages other than English at home, there is a growing need to examine...

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SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 9d

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

Asynchronous Telepractice and Ethical Conduct

Purpose: This invited article reflects upon elements of ethical behavior during the conduct of asynchronous telepractice. Method: First, telepr...

Telepractice Perceptions and Needs of Kansas School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 10d

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

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the discrepancy between prepandemic telepractice research, which highlighted positive student o...

Addressing Dysfunctional Breathing in Patients With Long COVID-Related Speech and Upper Airway Symptoms: Two Case Studies

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 13d

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

The purpose of this article is to describe two speech-language pathology clinical case studies involving patients diagnosed with Long COVID in add...

Management of Aphasia Secondary to a Brain Tumor Resection and Postoperative Stroke: A Case Report

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 14d

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

Purpose: This case report describes the assessment and treatment of a unique patient with evolving aphasia secondary to brain tumor resection and...

Exploring Autism Advocacy and Public Engagement on Instagram: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of High-Engagement Posts

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SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 15d

Instagram can serve as an important platform for autism advocacy. The latest from #ASHASIG17 offers actionable insights on leveraging social media to promote awareness and inclusion and reduce stigmas pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...
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Objective: This study investigates how Instagram facilitates autism advocacy and public engagement by analyzing high-engagement posts to assess t...

Reading and Writing Rehabilitation With Individuals With Aphasia: A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists' Clinical Practice and Perspectives

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 15d

Researchers aimed to better understand SLPs' clinical practice re. rehabilitation of reading & writing w/ clients who have #aphasia. The research focused on improving educational training opportunities & access to literacy resources for SLPs. https://on.asha.org/3VscG55 @sigperspectives.bsky.social

Purpose: Most individuals with aphasia want to improve their reading and writing, yet these language skills are not typically prioritized in apha...

How Is Effort Defined in Communication Sciences and Disorders? A Systematic Review of Literature

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 15d

How Is Effort Defined in Communication Sciences and Disorders? A Systematic Review of the Literature https://on.asha.org/3VxC3Cr

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Purpose: This systematic literature review aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of effort as a multidimensional construct in individuals...

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Universal Trauma Screening in Preschool Speech and Language Services: Screening Process and Client Profiles

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 15d

Findings highlight the importance of integrating trauma-informed care universally in preschool speech & lang. services. Universal trauma screening can identify at-risk children early, enabling tailored interventions & better support. https://on.asha.org/4mqwUHr

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of universal trauma screening in publicly funded preschool speech and la...

Exploring the Potential of Using the Integrated Digit-in-Noise Test as a Measure of Speech Recognition in Older Hearing Aid Users

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 15d

It's #ResearchTuesday!

An Integrated Digit-in-Noise test can be an easier way to test speech recognition in noise for older adults, particularly those with cognitive decline.

Read more in #AJA! https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_AJA-24-00264 @csdisseminate.bsky.social #AUDPeeps

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the integrated digit-in-noise test (iDIN) as a tool for assessing speech recognition in noise among older he...

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Evaluating Model Interpretability in Speech-Based Clinical Artificial Intelligence Systems

SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 16d

Using AI tools to help with clinical decision-making may sound like a good idea, but you'll have to account for the complex nature of speech and unclear AI decision-making processes. Learn more in this article from #ASHASIG19 pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/...

Purpose: Model interpretability is a critical requirement for deploying artificial intelligence (AI) applications in clinical speech settings, ye...

Communication in Complex Situations: The Combined Influence of Dysarthria and Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Speech Perception in Everyday Noisy Environments

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 16d

The combined negative effects of speech and hearing disorders within communication partners such as spouses can be profound, and effective clinical tools are needed to address these concerns.

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Purpose: Here, we investigated how intelligibility is impacted in underappreciated, highly complex, but real-world communication scenarios involv...

A Qualitative Inquiry of Student, Parent, and Educator Perceptions of an Expository Intervention and Carryover

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 16d

This #LSHSS qualitative study explored the social validity of Sketch and Speak expository strategy intervention as it occurred within a single-case experiment and supported carryover for adolescents w/ language learning disabilities. https://on.asha.org/3W30xne @sigperspectives.bsky.social #SLPeeps

Purpose: This qualitative study explored the social validity of Sketch and Speak expository strategy intervention as it occurred within a single-...

New Resources for Members Who Work in the NICU - ASHA Journals Academy

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 16d

In honor of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month, we're sharing recently published articles that can help ASHA members continue to provide the best care possible in the #NICU. Read more below! https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2025/09/new-resources-for-members-who-work-in-the-nicu/

At ASHA Journals, we celebrate the important role that ASHA members play when working with people of all ages—from newborn infants to older adults. This week, in honor of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ...

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Contextually Responsive Advocacy for Autistic Children and Their Caregivers: A South African Perspective

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ASHA Journals @ashajournals.bsky.social · 16d

Final call! Today is your LAST CHANCE to apply to be an Editorial Board Member for ASHA Journals. Submit your application before the deadline (which is the end of today)! https://on.asha.org/3ztv2J9

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SIG Perspectives @sigperspectives.bsky.social · 16d

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

Purpose: Understanding neurodiversity within a South African context is key to providing contextually responsive advocacy for autistic children a...