• Tips for Recognizing Pseudoscience in Communication Sciences and Disorders

    This course helps audiologists and speech-language pathologists distinguish between science and questionable or pseudoscientific claims—and shares tips for talking about this distinction with patients, clients, and families. The course provides tips and examples for identifying common indicators of pseudoscience as well as practical strategies you can use when talking with patients, clients, and families. 

    You will be able to: 

    • Identify common warning signs associated with pseudoscientific treatment claims  
    • Describe the factors that make pseudoscience alluring  
    • Implement basic strategies for talking with clients, patients, and families about pseudoscience 

    Presenters: Patrick Finn, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Alison Morrison, AuD, CCC-A 

    This course is available for CE credit (ASHA CEUs or professional development hours) as part of the ASHA Learning Pass or for a la carte purchase. ASHA members:  Get the course for FREE  from November 1-30, 2025, in the ASHA Store. Current ASHA Learning Pass subscribers: Access  the course  at any time in your Learning Pass.