Social Media & Evidence-Based Practice for SLPs

Welcome to the Research Roundup Series!

In this series, we explore published research and discuss its potential implications for speech-language pathology practice. Our goal is to encourage critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making. We encourage participants to read the original research and evaluate the findings for themselves. This course topic is how speech-language pathologists use social media.

Course Number: ABIO2623

Subject Code: 7070 – Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making. Completion of this course will fulfill ASHA’s certification maintenance requirement of 1.0 professional development hour in ethics.

When: Recorded playback is available between November 18, 2026 – November 18, 2031.

Where: Available under “Course Content” at the bottom of this page.

Description: In this course, participants explore how speech-language pathologists use social media to access clinical information and support decision-making. Drawing on research by Diehm and Hall-Mills (2023), participants examine the benefits and limitations of social media as a professional resource. Participants discuss ethical strategies for evaluating online information and incorporating evidence-based practices into clinical decisions.

Who This Course Is Good For:

• ASHA members, CCC holders, licensed Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and SLPAs working in school-based or pediatric settings
• Clinicians who use social media to discover therapy ideas, resources, and clinical information
• SLPs and SLPAs interested in strengthening their evidence-based decision-making skills
• Professionals seeking to critically evaluate clinical information shared on social media
• Clinicians interested in understanding how social media influences professional practices and clinical decisions

Who This Course Isn’t Good For:

• Professionals seeking social media marketing or audience growth strategies
• Individuals looking for training in content creation or social media management
• Clinicians seeking instruction on specific therapy techniques or intervention protocols

Presenters:

Venita Litvack, M.A, CCC-SLP (SHE/HER)

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other disabilities. Venita has delivered poster presentations on several topics related to AAC at ASHA and co-presented several ASHA CEU-accredited courses. Venita co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press. Recently, Venita started utilizing the power of social media to empower and motivate educators across the country through the Speechie Side Up podcast, blog, Instagram account, and YouTube channel.

Nicole Umana Dos Santos, B.A, SLP-A (SHE/HER)

Nicole Umaña Dos Santos is the Chief Operating Officer and ASHA Continuing Education Administrator (CEA) of Tassel Learning and co-host of the Speechie Side Hustle podcast. She has worked as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) since 2017 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Emerson College. Nicole is also the founder of Nicole Umaña Creative, where she supports small businesses with branding and design strategy. She is passionate about helping clinicians build aligned, sustainable careers through entrepreneurship, intentional growth, and creative expansion.

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Disclosure Statements

Venita Litvack has the following relevant relationships to disclose: ownership interest in Speechie Side Up, LLC and Tassel Learning, LLC; royalties from the Lou Knows What to Do book series. Venita is a member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12.

Nicole Umana Dos Santos has the following relevant relationships to disclose: serves as Chief Operating Officer of Tassel Learning and receives compensation for this role. She is also the owner of Nicole Umaña Creative.

Course Content Disclosure: This course examines findings from Diehm and Hall-Mills (2023), Like, Comment, and Share: Speech-Language Pathologists’ Use of Social Media for Clinical Decision Making, and discusses their potential implications for clinical practice. This course is intended to encourage critical discussion of published research. Participants are encouraged to read the original article and independently evaluate the evidence when making clinical decisions.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of this activity, participants will:

• Identify 2 common ways speech-language pathologists use social media in their daily clinical practice.
• Describe how social media influences the way SLPs access clinical information and make treatment decisions.
• Identify 2 ethical factors to consider when evaluating the credibility and clinical relevance of information shared on social media.
• Identify at least 2 ways social media can support research dissemination and bridge the research-to-practice gap.

Agenda

5 min	Introductions and Backgrounds
10 min	Research Overview
15 min	Implications for practice: Evaluating Clinical Advice on Social Media
10 min	How to Spot Pseudoscience
15 min	Bridging the Research-to-Practice Gap
5 min	References & Closing

Listen for free on Youtube or the Speechie Side Up podcast.

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