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01/28/2026

We know behavior and communication are closely linked, but a new study helps explain the link between specific language skills and emotional-behavioral challenges. (Spoiler: it's one of those catch 22 situations!)

Head to https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Language-and-behavior-grow-together to read our research review, "Language and behavior grow together," for the details-- like why receptive language may be especially worth monitoring, plus how you can support kids' emotional development while targeting language goals.

The research: https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.70030

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01/26/2026

Calling all SLPs who feel pressed for time when scoring transcriptions (or avoid them entirely because of time constraints). Autoscore is here to help! It’s a free, open-access resource that calculates the intelligibility of transcriptions for you. All you need to do is upload the target phrase (e.g., "the dog is in bed") and the transcribed phrase (e.g., "the dog is red"), then let the program do the rest.

Check out our research review 'When transcription bogs you down, Autoscore makes it easy as 1, 2, 3' to learn more! Find it at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Transcription-ratings-slowing-you-down-Autoscore-makes-rating-as-easy-as-123

The research:
https://doi.org/10.1121/1.5087276
https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_ajslp-24-00276

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01/22/2026

Last chance to take 20% off your membership! Use code CE2026 at checkout to save THEN, join our CE Challenge to be entered to win prizes throughout the year for earning your required continuing education.

Explore membership options at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

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01/22/2026

Can you believe it? 10 years of TISLP!

This anniversary is about celebrating YOU and your dedication to EBP, your commitment to your clients, and your refusal to settle for CE that's just "good enough".

Thank you for 10 years of growing with us! Let's make this our best year yet. If you haven't yet, join The Informed SLP today. Save 20% with code CE2026 at checkout. Sale ends tonight at midnight! Join today at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

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01/21/2026

Use code CE2026 to save 20% on your membership. That's all the evidence and continuing education you need to back up your clinical decision-making.

Sale ends tomorrow (January 22nd) at midnight! Find your perfect membership here: https://www.theinformedslp.com/join.

01/20/2026

Save 20% on your Informed SLP membership with code CE2026, but don't wait. This discount expires January 22 at midnight. Explore membership options here: https://www.theinformedslp.com/join.

After you join (or if you're already a member), opt in to our CE Challenge by entering your email here: https://theinformedslp.ac-page.com/challenge

01/20/2026

Let's leave the stress, guilt and overwhelm in 2025 and make practicing EBP and earning our CE way easier!

This week only (Jan 20-22) take 20% off your TISLP membership with code CE2026 and join our CE Challenge to win prizes for your consistent learning!

What's YOUR biggest SLP "out" for 2026? Tell us below and explore membership options at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join

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01/20/2026

If you're not a member yet and would like to join our CE challenge we have some good news!

For 3 days only (January 20-22), take 20% off ANY individual Informed SLP membership with code CE2026.

Yes, you'll get to join the challenge (and win prizes), but you'll get SO much more:

⭐Access to our full database of relevant research reviews

⭐Earn ASHA-approved CE on YOUR schedule, minutes at a time

⭐Find evidence for your unique caseload

⭐Get clinically applicable strategies and resources you can use immediately

Join today at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join. Then, make sure you opt in to our CE challenge!

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01/19/2026

Make this the year you actually stay on track with your continuing ed.⁠
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Join our 2026 CE Challenge today! Earn your hours month by month, win prizes quarterly, and never scramble for your required hours again.⁠
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Opt in to the challenge and get all the details at https://theinformedslp.ac-page.com/challenge
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01/16/2026

We already know how important neurodiversity-affirming care is for autistic people. But can our therapeutic approach also contribute to parental wellbeing and reduce their stress (thereby supporting both the autistic child and their family system)? Yes!

New research shows that shifting away from a deficit-based approach to autism can support parents in finding joy in their relationships with their autistic kids.

Read our latest review “Neurodiversity-affirming practice is family-centered care” to learn about:

-the unique priorities of parents of autistic kids,

-how parents of autistic kids define positive relationships with them, and

-practical tips to guide us in supporting connected and reciprocal relationships between parents and their autistic kids.

Find it at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Neurodiversity-affirming-practice-is-family-centered-care

The research:
https://doi.org/10.1177/23969415251357222
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06850-8

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01/14/2026

Big changes don't come from major overhauls. They come from small, intentional, and measurable steps.

In our new review, "Doing EBP in real life, Part 4: A PSA for PDSA" we walk you through how SLPs can use the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to bring fresh evidence into everyday practice.

Plus, members can access a downloadable PDSA worksheet to help you plan and track your next move with your colleagues! Find it at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Doing-EBP-in-real-life-Part-4-A-PSA-for-PDSA

The research:
https://doi.org/10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000434
https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2022.2050300
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2021-001761

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01/12/2026

Here at TISLP, we get lots of reader questions, especially about buzzy products and suspicious "therapies." While we can't debunk every fad, we can help you sort through what's plausible and evidence-based from what's... well, codswallop.

Our process starts with two major questions:

Does it pass the plausibility test?

Is there actual scientific evidence behind it?

In our new review, "They’re trying to sell us snake oil" we share our approach to help you feel more confident in navigating what's science, what's hype, and what's just a smelly no. Check it out at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Theyre-trying-to-sell-us-snake-oil! And keep the questions coming!

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