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Monthly "Evidence You Can Use" reviews for Speech–Language Pathologists. Sample and join at theinform Join at www.theinformedslp.com

10/31/2025

In a field where we're expected to be a therapist, tech wizard, emotional support human, and documentation machine all at once, it’s no wonder our inner villain starts peeking out every once in a while.⁠
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Tell us which iconic villain is your alter ego?
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Earn 2 hours of free continuing education with The Informed SLP at https://www.theinformedslp.com/freeceus

[Visual description: Image of Maleficent, Bellatrix Lestrange, Bowser, and Darth Vader. Image text reads, "Which iconic villain are you? SLP Edition. You might be Bellatrix Lestrange if you thrive in unpredictable, dynamic sessions, love working with the most challenging cases, embrace new therapy approaches, and get energized by new and complex diagnoses. "Rules? We don't need rules in my therapy room? You might be Maleficent if everything must be evidence-based and data-driven. You have impeccable documentation and treatment plans, high standards for yourself, and expect excellence from clients, and sophisticated, elegant therapy materials only. “I didn’t spend years in grad school to use worksheets from Pinterest!” You might be Bowser if you have a big personality and even bigger voice (ironic for a voice specialist), if you're competitive about client progress and outcome data, and territorial about the therapy room and materials, and if you love a good challenge and won’t back down. "My clients will meet their goals if I have anything to do with it!” You might be Darth Vader if you systematize everything with protocols and procedures, believe in the power of structure and routine, take a commanding presence in meetings, and use technology and AAC like it’s the Force. “I find your lack of baseline data disturbing.” All the villains love the informed slp
for our easily searchable research database, evidence-based clinical takeaways, printable resources, and CEUs by-the-minute. Plus 2 free CE hours for every SLP. Indulge that inner SLP villain today. Try The Informed SLP! Earn 2 free CE hours at the link in our caption.]

“Rules? We don’t need rules in my therapy room!”

10/30/2025

We know there are some scary continuing education courses out there. But not here!

The Informed SLP brings the trustworthy science to keep your evidence-based practice safe and sound.

Join today at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

[Visual description: Cartoon image of five characters looking nervous and tense. The person in the center, wearing a blue “The Informed SLP” shirt, extends their arms protectively as if shielding the group. The others clutch papers labeled “Data!” and “EBP,” looking worried. Image text reads, "Some CE courses can be spooky! CE courses can be... Ads in disguise, $200+, Webinars that take time and end up being irrelevant. The Informed SLP takes the eeek out of CE, swipe to see how! With TISLP you can earn CE... by the minute! No more sitting for hour-long courses. that is clinically actionable, always. that includes clinical resources to help apply the research to practice. that spans our scope of practice. Memberships start at $12/month. See? No jump scares here! Explore our membership options and earn CE that makes sense at the link in our caption."]

10/27/2025

Adjunct, tenure-track, or clinical faculty... PhD, SLPD, EdD, or MA/MS... Informed Jobs is now accepting University job posts at informedjobs.com⁠

To find them: Click Filters ➡️ Faculty from our Jobs page at https://www.informedjobs.com/jobs

To post them: Go to Post a Job and fill out the form. It's free if you're a paid annual member of The Informed SLP (up to two jobs per year) or $225 per 60-day job post for non-members or extra jobs.⁠

Let us know if you have questions, and we look forward to connecting you all with some great jobs!⁠

- The Informed SLP & Informed Jobs team

[Visual description.: Image text reads, "Informed Jobs is now accepting... University Faculty Positions!"]

10/23/2025

It's an unfortunate reality that sometimes SLP have to choose whether to pay the big bucks and learn something useful, or find some random free CEU that just checks that licensing requirement's box.⁠
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But it doesn't have to be that way!⁠
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The Informed SLP offers 2 hours of free continuing education to all SLPs, with hundreds of research reviews to choose from, spanning the whole scope of speech-language pathology and offering practical, evidence-based education to improve your practice.⁠
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It's the opposite of wasting your time.⁠
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Sign up for a free CE account with TISLP to start earning your credits today at https://www.theinformedslp.com/freeceus!⁠

[Visual description: Image text reads, "2 things are true. 1. Many of us SLPs have to go looking for cheap or free CEUs because their employers won’t pay for them. 2. And the free, low-quality CEUs we do find, to fill a licensing requirement, may not even teach us what we actually need to know. Instead, ask Where can I find CEUs that are high-quality, low-cost, flexible, and relevant to my actual job—and that I can try for free first? Sign up and earn 2 free hours of relevant continuing education at our link in bio."]

10/21/2025

You may have heard rumblings in our field about retained primitive reflexes. You may have even seen brand name clinics popping up in your area offering reflex integration therapy to help manage a wealth of issues including language development. So what does the science say? Our latest Ask TISLP "Retained primitive reflexes: What’s an SLP to do?" tackles all of your burning questions about this controversial topic, like:

-Are retained reflexes a thing?

-If so, what do they mean for our kids?

-Does reflex integration therapy work?

-What do other fields, like OT, say?

-How do I navigate this topic with my colleagues?

And more! Check out the full review at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Retained-primitive-reflexes-Whats-an-SLP-to-do, and let us know what your experiences have been when you've encountered this topic.

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Wondering what to believe about retained primitive reflexes? Let’s clear it up with evidence."]

10/20/2025

You can earn two free hours of continuing education with The Informed SLP (including DEI and Ethics credit)! Create your free account today at https://www.theinformedslp.com/freeceus

10/16/2025

Beef up your bilingual assessments with this new, free tool! The Dual Language Learners English-Spanish (DLL-ES) is a bilingual checklist from the makers of the MCDI. It's a simple, easy-to-use survey for caregivers to complete to give a full picture of a child's receptive and expressive vocabulary across Spanish and English. Best of all, it's free!

You can read about it in our updated review, "How do they say “water”? Let’s count the ways!"

Read the research review here: https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/a-vocabulary-two-fer

Assessment tool here: mb-cdi.stanford.edu/adaptations

The research:
https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_JSLHR-21-00240 https://doi.org/10.1111/infa.12571

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Bilingual toddler on your caseload? This tool makes assessing their vocabulary easier—for you and their caregivers. Every word counts. But most bilingual assessment tools miss the full picture. Check out the new Spanish-English MCDI. Did we mention it's free? Two Languages, One Checklist. Evidence shows it’s efficient, accurate, and specific. Don't miss out! Find the research review and free assessment tool through the link in our caption."]

10/15/2025

An AAC system can help place a lunch order... but can it turn classmates into besties?

We're diving into why the fun vocabulary (inside jokes, pop culture references, personal disclosures) matters just as much (if not more!) than functional requests, and what happens when AAC is designed for connection instead of just transactions.

Read our research review, "Using AAC to make BFFs" for more on how to design AAC interventions to help friendships flourish. Find it at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Using-AAC-to-make-BFFs

The research: https://doi.org/10.1097/tld.0000000000000368

[Visual description: Cartoon image of four people engaging and sharing stories using different communication methods. One person uses an AAC device with emoji symbols, another holds up a photo, and another shows an image on a tablet. They’re all smiling and connecting through conversation. Speech bubbles filled with emojis float above them. Image text reads, "Communication is about connection."]

10/13/2025

A "new autism treatment"? You know we had to dig into that.

This newly relabeled drug (aka folinic acid) is supposedly a first-of-its-kind treatment for autism symptoms. Read our new Ask TISLP (released today!) all about what SLPs (and everyone) should understand about this new "miracle cure".

Read our review, "Leucovorin: What SLPs need to know when families ask" at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Leucovorin-What-SLPs-need-to-know-when-families-ask

10/10/2025

Families want to understand what factors may have contributed to their child's stuttering.

It is our responsibility (perhaps now, more than ever) to provide empathetic, evidence-based answers when we are faced with these conversations. Our new review, "“Why is my child stuttering?” Supporting (not overwhelming) caregivers with the big questions" provides a step-by-step guide to provide a clear, compassionate, and concise response to families asking about the cause of stuttering. Check it out at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Why-is-my-child-stuttering-Supporting-not-overwhelming-caregivers-with-the-big-questions

The research: https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2025.2520534

[Visual description: Image text reads, "What caused my child’s stuttering? Spoiler alert: It’s not Tylenol."]

10/09/2025

While long video courses have their place, SLPs are busy. Sometimes we have an hour, but usually...we don't.

The Informed SLP gets you the information you need when you need it, whether that's between clients or at a stoplight (listening to our audio versions hands-free)!

Our searchable database of research reviews offers:
✔️ Quick and easy-to-read discussion of the latest science
✔️ Evidence-based and actionable therapy tips you can apply in the moment and then save for later, and
✔️ Continuing education credits that accrue by the minute, not the hour.

Search our database for your clinical answers today! Visit https://www.theinformedslp.com/reviews

[Visual Description: Image text reads, "We don't have video courses. There's a reason for that. Between patients, doctors check reliable, quick references to stay sharp on doses & treatment strategies. SLPs need resources like this, too! You wouldn't see a doctor watching an hour-long CE video between patients, would you? That's why we don't either. With The Informed SLP, you can get evidence-based answers to your clinical questions in minutes using our easily-searchable evidence database."]

10/08/2025

AAC in aphasia can be more than a standby for when spoken language breaks down. With this new treatment protocol, your patients can keep the conversation moving while also giving their spoken language system repeated, meaningful practice.

Our new FREE review “AAC in aphasia: Not just a backup plan” has everything you need to get started with the Promoting AAC Induced Recovery in Chronic Aphasia therapy system, from freely available cue cards, prompt guides, and data sheets (created by the researchers) to a simple step-by-step guide and example vignettes (created by us). Find it all and earn 12 minutes of CE credit at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/AAC-in-aphasia-Not-just-a-backup-plan

The research: https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_ajslp-24-00429

[Visual description: Image text reads, "When spoken words won’t come easily with aphasia... Try self-cueing + AAC, then give it another go. AAC in aphasia can: Keep conversations going, Support spoken language recovery. To get started, you need... the Promoting AAC-Induced Lanugage Recovery in Chronic Aphasia (PAIL-RCA) therapy system! Printable materials included. Did we mention it’s available for free?! Make conversation work NOW and support future spoken language recovery for your patients with aphasia."]

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