
Explicit Grammar Intervention for Bilingual Children With DLD: A New Research Study
A new study offers a structured approach to grammar intervention for Spanish–English bilingual children with DLD. This post reviews the study’s model, session structure, outcomes, and key limitations.

5 Creative Ways to Use Your Picture Word List in Spanish Speech Therapy
Make the most of your Habla Palabra picture word lists! This post shares five creative, low-prep activities for Spanish speech therapy using one versatile tool.

Mini-Book for Home Practice!
Discover a simple way to support home carryover after Spanish speech therapy sessions! Learn how to make a printable mini-book that helps families practice speech sounds, vocabulary, or grammar at home using materials you already have.

Thoughts on ASHA’s Proposed Certification Standards Changes
ASHA’s proposed certification changes add person-centered care but remove explicit DEI requirements. Learn our thoughts on this shift and our recommendations about clear definitions, cultural responsiveness, and a continued focus on equity in SLP education and practice.

Bilingual SLP Tools: PGU + MLU Guide
Ready to analyze bilingual language samples with clarity and confidence? This step-by-step guide shows SLPs how to collect, transcribe, and score narrative samples in English and Spanish—using research-backed cutoffs for PGU and MLU. Includes a free Excel calculator to make analysis fast, objective, and bilingual-friendly.

Free Narrative Language Sampling Resources for SLPs
Want better data from your language evaluations—without spending a dime?
Narrative language sampling is one of the most reliable tools for identifying language impairments, and several high-quality resources are completely free. In this post, we share our top picks for structured narrative tools—complete with visuals, prompts, and scoring rubrics for grammar and story structure.

How to Calculate PGU
Looking for a fast, objective way to identify DLD?
PGU (Percent Grammatical Utterances) is a research-backed tool that helps school-based SLPs spot grammar weaknesses often missed by standardized tests. Our latest blog post walks you through exactly how to calculate it from a simple narrative sample—no fancy software needed.