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10/20/2026

The words we use as SLPs matter, especially when we’re working toward more neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Some of the language we’ve used for years in speech therapy reports, evaluations, and everyday conversations is worth taking another look at.

And sometimes, a small shift in wording can make a big difference in how we describe and support our clients.
We’re sharing 9 common words and phrases worth rethinking, along with neurodiversity-affirming alternatives you can start using in your clinical practice.

📌 Save this post for the next time you’re writing a report or planning therapy.
💬 Or comment GUIDE and we’ll send you a cheat sheet to keep handy!

10/15/2026

SLPs, we have a question for you!
What’s your biggest challenge with online continuing education right now?

Is it finding the time? Staying focused? Figuring out which courses are worth taking? Or actually putting what you’ve learned into practice?

A recent study got us thinking about how online continuing education is designed and whether the support being offered is what learners actually need.
And we’d rather hear directly from you.

What’s working? What’s frustrating? What would make online CE better for you?

We’re always looking for ways to improve the learning experience at Tassel, and your feedback genuinely helps us decide what to focus on next.

Tell us below. We’re listening! 💜

10/08/2026

October is AAC Awareness Month! 💬 And for speech-language pathologists, AAC education is always ongoing.

From navigating complex AAC assessments to collaborating with caregivers, supporting multilingual communicators, and learning directly from AAC users, there’s always more to explore.

But knowing the research behind augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is only part of the equation. The real challenge is translating that knowledge into practical strategies that support meaningful communication.
That’s where continuing education comes in! 📚

At Tassel, we help SLPs bridge the gap between research and clinical practice with engaging, practical ASHA continuing education courses.

✨ This AAC Awareness Month, we’re highlighting courses that explore:
💬 AAC implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration
🌎 Culturally responsive AAC assessment and intervention
🗣️ Multilingual and multicultural AAC users
🤝 Learning from AAC users and supporting self-advocacy
Whether you’re new to AAC or an experienced speech-language pathologist looking to strengthen your clinical skills, there’s always something new to learn.

🎓 Explore 100+ continuing education courses for SLPs at tasseltogether.com and earn ASHA CEUs.

📌 SAVE this post for your next AAC professional development opportunity.

💬 SLPs, what’s one area of AAC you’d love to feel more confident in?

09/21/2026

More AAC education. More training opportunities. So why are future SLPs still feeling unprepared to work with AAC users? 👀

A study of 726 speech-language pathology graduate students found that many still didn’t feel prepared or confident to work with AAC users after graduation.

But here’s where it gets interesting…Students who had a greater variety of AAC training experiences tended to report feeling more prepared and confident.

The takeaway? Learning about AAC and feeling ready to implement it in practice aren’t necessarily the same thing.

You can know the terminology, understand the systems, and complete the coursework—and still find yourself wondering what to do when an AAC user is added to your caseload.

That’s why we need to think beyond simply offering more information. We need more opportunities to see AAC in action, work through real-world cases, learn from different perspectives, and apply what we’ve learned.

And that doesn’t stop at graduation. 💛

Whether you’re a graduate student or an experienced SLP, what’s one AAC experience that helped you feel more confident in your practice? Tell us below! 👇

📚 Reference: Barman, B. E., Dubasik, V. L., Brackenbury, T., & Colcord, D. J. (2023). Graduate students’ perceived preparedness and confidence to work with individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(3), 1165–1181. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00282

09/14/2026

You know AAC. You’ve taken the courses. You know the terminology. You’ve worked with AAC users before.

But then a new AAC evaluation lands on your caseload and suddenly you’re second-guessing everything.

Am I considering the right systems?
What should I be looking for during the evaluation?
How do I know if my recommendation is actually the right fit?
What do I tell the caregiver who has 15 questions?
How do I get the rest of the team on board?

And maybe the problem isn’t that you need more information about AAC.

Maybe you need help turning everything you already know into a process you actually feel confident using.

Imagine what this school year could feel like if…

• You stopped second-guessing your AAC recommendations.
• You felt confident answering caregiver questions.
• You knew how to support students, teachers, and support staff.
• You had a clear plan instead of wondering what to do next.

That’s the transformation behind AAC Connect.

Not just learning about AAC systems, but learning how to think through the process, make informed decisions, and feel prepared when an AAC user or evaluation is added to your caseload.

Because the goal isn’t to know everything about AAC.

It’s to know what to do next.

Ready to feel more confident with AAC this school year? Comment AAC and we’ll send you the details. ↓

09/10/2026

These courses are making their way back to Tassel this September. Check them out and get some excellent PD hours in this September!

09/03/2026

I used to think questioning myself meant I wasn’t a knowledgeable or good enough clinician.

Turns out, it’s the opposite.

The SLPs who ask “wait, is this actually the best approach?” are usually the ones providing the best care.

Second-guessing isn’t a red flag. Some of the best clinical decisions come from pausing mid-session and asking:

Is this still working?

Does the research actually support what I’m doing?

Is there a better way to do this?

That’s not a lack of confidence. That’s clinical reasoning in action.

Speech-language pathology isn’t static. The research evolves, our clients evolve, and honestly, we should too. Whether you’re a school SLP, a medical SLP, working in private practice, or you’re a CF still finding your footing, questioning your practice means you care enough to keep growing.

This is exactly why we built Tassel. Not just for ASHA CEUs, but for the kind of continuing education that actually changes how you think and gives you clarity you can use in your very next evaluation or therapy session.

If you’ve ever second-guessed a treatment approach, a goal, or a strategy... you’re not behind. You’re paying attention.

Tag an SLP who needs to hear this today 👇 And if you’ve ever changed your practice because of something you learned, tell us what it was. We want to know.

09/02/2026

AI can be convincing. Really convincing.

It can give you a beautifully written answer, cite research, explain its reasoning, and sound completely confident while doing it.

And that’s exactly why AI literacy matters for SLPs.

Before you copy, paste, and put an AI-generated answer into practice, ask yourself: Where did this information come from? Can I verify it? Does the research actually say what AI says it does? And does it make sense for the person in front of me?

AI can be an incredible tool for speech-language pathologists — but it doesn’t replace clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, or your responsibility to evaluate the information it gives you.

At Tassel, we’re excited about what AI can do for SLPs. We just want clinicians to know how to use it well.

Use AI. Question AI. Verify AI.

Save this one for the next time ChatGPT gives you an answer that seems a little too good to be true.

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