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.
Articles in the latest issue of Perspectives cover a wide range of topic areas and job settings. Check out some highlights below for a preview of what you can find in this month’s issue.
Trending Resources for Clinicians
Speech and Language Rehabilitation for Neurogenic Communication Disorders: The Potential Role of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions: Immersive virtual reality has proven beneficial in certain therapeutic settings because it provides realistic, controlled environments and promotes a high level of engagement. Although future research should address accessibility and ethical considerations, this technology could lead to a significant real-world impact.
Eating Disorders: Manifestation of Dysphagia and Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist: Dysphagia is a common element in many eating disorders, and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can play a key role on the treatment team. Read more on how to advocate for your role in screening, assessment, and intervention for dysphagia related to eating disorders.
The Role of Voice Fundamental Frequency in the Perception of Anger in Clear Speech: As a clinician, you may be advising the communication partners of individuals with hearing loss to speak clearly, but individuals with and without hearing loss both rate clear speech as sounding angry. These authors broke down acoustic qualities of clear speech to identify if voice frequency is responsible for these ratings.
Integrating Polyvagal Theory and the Neurodiversity Paradigm for Inclusive Practice: When working with neurodivergent individuals, you can do your part to make your workplace more safe, inclusive, and neuro-affirming. Read about some changes you can make and how they can lead to equitable, affirming outcomes for neurodivergent people.
Education and Implementation Science
Perspectives on Neuroscience Education in Doctor of Audiology Programs: As the link between hearing and brain health becomes clearer, the role of neuroscience in audiology is expanding. These authors address challenges and provide recommendations for standardizing neuroscience education in doctor of audiology (AuD) programs.
Aligning Quality Improvement and Implementation Science for Meaningful Change in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Evidence-based practices take, on average, 17 years to become routine in clinical practice. Learn how factors like collaboration, skill development, and policy integration can lead to sustainable system-wide improvements in the clinic.
Thousands of Clinically Relevant Articles
Once you’re done with these articles, be sure to check out the rest of the issue for more articles on school-based issues, audiology, and more! We’ve published more than 1,000 clinically relevant articles in the first decade of Perspectives, with thousands more in our archives dating back nearly 30 years.
Stay tuned to Context for more on how we’re helping ASHA members accomplish their goals before the end of the year! We wish you all a happy Fall—and thanks for spending time with us!
