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We took the clinical rigor of PubMed and gave it the convenience of Spotify. Talk about a collab!Our research reviews ca...
08/25/2026

We took the clinical rigor of PubMed and gave it the convenience of Spotify. Talk about a collab!

Our research reviews can be saved into personalized audio playlists, designed to fit into the small windows of your day—between sessions, on your commute, or while you eat your lunch.

The best part? You’re earning ASHA CEUs while you listen. No extra time blocks required.

Grab your headphones and head to TheInformedSLP.com to get started.

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Like Spotify meets PubMed. A special feature for aural learners and our 'I don't have time to sit down' SLPs. We transformed research reviews into audio playlists. You can save your top finds to a personalized playlist so the evidence is ready when you have a gap. Built to fit into small pockets of time during the workday. Listen between sessions, during your lunch break, or on the drive home. No separate study block needed, just the gaps you already have. Passive learning with active credits. Earn CEUs for the learning you're already doing in the moment. No need to carve out a separate block of time! Ready to give it a go? Head to theinformedslp.com, create your first audio playlist, and press 'play'."]

3 new reviews, 3 new tools, All free and ready to use!Visit https://www.theinformedslp.com/reviews today for links to th...
08/24/2026

3 new reviews,
3 new tools,
All free and ready to use!

Visit https://www.theinformedslp.com/reviews today for links to the free resources!

Which one are you trying first?

GOT-Cog science from:

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Adult Med SLPs: 3 free tools you can use tomorrow! All validated. All $0. All found in the latest clinical research by our team. Measure your next talk with PROCS 10-item measure of conversational success. Rated by the people actually in the conversation, Compare scores across partners and contexts, Works across diagnoses (aphasia, dysarthria, TBI). Or try it with your boss. ;). Screen cognition with the GOT-Cog. Incorporates functional tasks like reading a med label, money management, and remembering items on a grocery list, Built-in accommodations for visual and motor impairments, Designed for the LTACH (finally, someone remembered the LTACH!).Document how dysarthria impacts QoL with the DIS. Two versions: 17-item and 6-item Available in 8 languages (your multilingual caseload says merci!), Built around real-life contexts like talking on the phone or in a noisy restaurant, Validated across multiple neurological groups. Want the full story on all 3? Read the reviews at TheInformedSLP.com and earn 19 minutes of CE Credit."]

You know what SLPs need? Another acronym. Just kidding! ⁠⁠But seriously, if we had to pick just one more, TACSI might be...
08/20/2026

You know what SLPs need? Another acronym. Just kidding! ⁠
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But seriously, if we had to pick just one more, TACSI might be it. The TACSI goal-writing tool combines principles of the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) framework and elements of the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS) and can be used by any SLP in any setting to write any goal. Really. ⁠
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Read all about how to use this tool developed by Hamilton and colleagues in our research review “Give your goal-writing a ‘lift’ with TACSI.” Who knows? We just might outSMART ourselves. ⁠
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Find it at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Give-your-goal-writing-a-lift-with-TACSI
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The research: https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70128

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Got one or two (or 20) goals to write today? Try TACSI! Swipe to learn about this new goal-writing framework just for SLPs! TACSI offers explicit but flexible goal-writing guidance specifically designed for SLPs. Kind of like a template we can use to actually Write The Goal. SMART principles + RTSS elements = the TACSI tool: Target, Aspect and Measure, Context Hierarchy, Success Criterion, Ingredients. Check out our review for: Our point-by-point discussion of the TACSI framework, Real-life examples showing how TACSI can make our goal-writing more effective, and 15 minutes of CE. Don’t miss our summary chart and goal writing worksheet! We can always improve foundational aspects of our practice, right? Let’s get started at www.theinformedslp.com."]

When we work with AAC users with complex communication needs, its easy to focus on requesting, protesting, and asking fo...
08/19/2026

When we work with AAC users with complex communication needs, its easy to focus on requesting, protesting, and asking for help because, well... those are functional communication skills.

But you know what else is functional? And important to feeling heard and respected? Communicating about emotions.

Our new research review, "Complex Emotions, Complex Communicators" explores two practical (and free!) tools that you can use to assess and teach emotional communication, even your most complex of communicators.

In this review, you'll find:

A free interview tool to better understand how a child communicates about emotions (available in three languages!)

An open-access protocol for teaching emotional communication through shared storybook reading

Read the full review and get links to the free resources, plus 10 minutes of CE credit at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Complex-communicators-complex-emotions

The research:
https://doi.org/10.1044/2017_ajslp-16-0058
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.674755

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Every emotion deserves a voice. Let’s move beyond requesting and protesting for AAC users." Cartoon image of a child with a worried expression. Behind the child is a large thought bubble filled with a variety of facial expressions representing various emotions. Next to the child is an AAC device displaying vocabulary for requesting and rejecting."]

Research is always evolving, so we do too!Thanks to a helpful nudge from one of our members, we revisited our review, "W...
08/17/2026

Research is always evolving, so we do too!

Thanks to a helpful nudge from one of our members, we revisited our review, "What works: The state of the evidence for language interventions" and updated it with the latest research.

This update synthesizes the newest evidence on language intervention, including phonology, morphology/syntax, vocabulary, and more. We also added links to many of the reviews published since the last update, from EI through school age.

For a jumping off point for evidence-based language therapy, check out the updated review, "What works: The state of the evidence for language interventions" at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/what-works-the-state-of-the-evidence-for-dld-interventions

The research:
https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_jslhr-21-00543
https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004110
https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11030407

[Visual description: Image text reads, "This popular review is fresh off her glow-up. We gave her an evidence update." Image of screenshot of review title: "What works: The state of the evidence for language interventions". Image text reads, "Did you know our team is always updating our content to reflect the latest research? This particular update was inspired by a TISLP member’s request! This update covers the latest evidence on... Phonology, Vocabulary, Morphosyntax, Narrative Language, Parent-Mediated Approaches, Receptive Language. Knowing where the evidence stands helps us make clinical decisions. And answer questions like “Is what I’m doing actually working?” Don’t let your language therapy go stale. Check out the evidence update at the link in our caption.]

We love going down the research rabbit hole, especially for our members. When a member asked "What does typical pronoun ...
08/14/2026

We love going down the research rabbit hole, especially for our members. When a member asked "What does typical pronoun development look like?" our inner nerds took over. Many research articles later, we came up with our new Ask TISLP, "Me want cookies… and clarity about targeting pronouns"

In this review, you'll find everything you need to know about pronoun development, assessment, and intervention (and maybe even answers to some questions you didn't even think to ask!). Plus, this monster of a review will give you 34 minutes of CE credit!

Read "Me want cookies… and clarity about targeting pronouns" at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Me-want-cookies-and-clarity-about-targeting-pronouns

[Visual description: Image text reads, "What does typical pronoun development actually look like? You asked, we answered! Our new Ask TISLP covers: Typical pronoun developmental timelines, Which errors are expected (and when), Which errors deserve a closer look, Assessment and intervention tips. One of our favorite takeaways: Don’t just say “This pronoun is wrong”—Ask “Which feature is breaking down?” Don’t worry, we put together a printable table to help with this!" Image of clinical resource. Image text reads, "You won’t want to miss this bookmark-worthy review. Check it out at the link in our caption."]

All week, we've been answering clinical questions with current evidence. A membership lets you do that yourself, year-ro...
08/12/2026

All week, we've been answering clinical questions with current evidence. A membership lets you do that yourself, year-round.

Every time a caseload question pops up, you've got the research to back your plan.

The sale closes tonight, so this is the last call. Tap this link to join: https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

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Last day of the sale, and last one of 7 things you can find in a monthly publication of The Informed SLP. The research d...
08/11/2026

Last day of the sale, and last one of 7 things you can find in a monthly publication of The Informed SLP. The research doesn't stand still. Neither do we. We add to and update your evidence library regularly.

Stay current with The Informed SLP. Take 20% off your membership with code ANSWER. Sale ends tomorrow! Join at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Every month... You can find content that stays current. We go back and refresh research reviews as new research comes out— so your membership never goes stale. Swipe for reviewed we updated this month. Updated review What works: The state of the evidence for language interventions. Read this review for: Available evidence for various types of language therapy, What we know about receptive language intervention, Supporting young children with language delays, Working with school-age kids with DLD. Updated review Counting what matters in aphasia care. Read this review for: A set of free, aphasia-accessible patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), Measuring resilience in aphasia, Screening for mood and anxiety in an accessible way. Updated review Don’t be a misinformation super-spreader. Read this review for: How to support multilingual kids in special education, Things to consider when working with parents of multilingual children, Parent-friendly resources on bilingualism. Updated review if ur client has aphasia u should be texting, kk? Read this review for: Assessment of texting in aphasia, Coaching the texting partner, How texting can help people with aphasia sustain relationships, support their decision making, record their recovery, and more! Stay current with the research. Join The Informed SLP at our link in caption today and save 20% with code ANSWER. Sale ends tomorrow!"]

The SLP journey is a wild ride, and our needs often change as fast as the evidence does.The "one size fits all" doesn't ...
08/11/2026

The SLP journey is a wild ride, and our needs often change as fast as the evidence does.

The "one size fits all" doesn't work for clinical support, which is why we’ve built specific lanes for every stage of your practice.

So, where do YOU fit in the mix?

🎓 The Student
🌱 The New Pro
🏆 The Seasoned Pro
🍎 The Mentor/Educator
💼 The Employer

Let us know in the comments! We’re curious to see who’s in the house. Then, hop over to TheInformedSLP.com to explore the tools we’ve prepped for you.

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Where are you in your SLP journey? Wherever it is (surviving grad school or running the whole show), there's a spot in this guide with your name on it. The Student. Grad school runs on caffeine, mild panic, and the leap from "I read about this once" to "I'm doing this in ten minutes." Our Start Here resources are your life raft—walking you through the evidence on a topic or diagnosis step by step. The New Professional. The first few years are equal parts imposter syndrome and slowly realizing that, yes, you are the expert in the room. The curve is steep, so use our searchable database for the latest evidence, plus clinical resources that turn research into something you can use with a client immediately. The Seasoned Pro. You know your stuff. Keeping up with new research, though? That's a full-time job in itself. Our monthly review drops give you the need-to-know updates without the journal searching or hour-long courses. It's all designed to help you stay current, keep growing, and earn CE in small pockets of free time. The Mentor & Educator. Shaping the next generation of SLPs is no small feat (and we see you). Request student access to give your students a resource they can use from their very first clinic all the way into their careers. (Fair warning: you'll probably use it yourself.) Head to theinformedslp.com/universities. The Employer. Few things strengthen a team like keeping everyone current, and supporting that growth is one of the most rewarding parts of leading SLPs. Group memberships make it easy: your entire team gets access to easy-to-read reviews that allow them to use the latest evidence right away. And when you're looking to hire, our rigorously vetted job board helps you find the perfect fit! So, where do you fit in? Drop a comment and let us know! Then head to theinformedslp.com to explore the resources built for exactly where you are right now."]

We want to hear your caseload questions (the ones that follow you home). Nothing’s too small, too niche, or too “shouldn...
08/10/2026

We want to hear your caseload questions (the ones that follow you home). Nothing’s too small, too niche, or too “shouldn’t I already know this”. Go ahead and offload them in the comments.

Our sale's still going, too: 20% off membership through August 12 with code ANSWER. You can join here: https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

[Visual description: Image text reads, "The caseload question I wish I had a better answer for: Drop yours in the comments. We love a good clinical question. Mostly because answering them with the current evidence is kind of our whole thing. So go ahead, ask the big one. That client, that goal, that "am I doing the right thing here?" you've been turning over all week. Whether it's AAC, dysphagia, fluency, or something you've never said out loud, this is the place to put it. Drop yours in the comments. We'll be reading each and every one. P.S. Our sale is still on. 20% off membership through August 12. Use code ANSWER. Link in caption to join."]

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