Being an independent speech therapist can be a challenging but also a very rewarding career choice. As a speech therapist, you will have the opportunity to help people communicate effectively, which can be a life-changing experience for many. However, before Read more…
Speech therapists frequently work with clients who have communication difficulties, which can be stressful and emotionally draining. Mindfulness is a practice that can help speech therapists improve their ability to focus on their clients and be present in the moment. Read more…
Burnout happens when you feel very tired emotionally, physically, and mentally because of long stress. SLP burnout shows up as feeling negative, distant, and like you have not achieved much. Burnout may cause work to slow down, people stay away Read more…
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) hold great value in special education in the United States. These programs describe the education needs of students with disabilities, often including IEP speech therapy for those requiring language support. They list the help and changes Read more…
Anyone with an internet connection or a device to download them onto can access a speech therapy podcast anytime and anywhere. This makes it easy to fit learning into your schedule, even if you have a busy schedule. Speech therapy Read more…
Annotated Reference List (Bilingual AAC) ● Kulkarni, S. S., & Parmar, J. (2017). Culturally and linguistically diverse student and family perspectives of AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 33(3), 170-180.Description: This was a systematic review study that looked at 11 empirical Read more…
Annotated Reference List (Bilingual AAC) ● Aganza, J. S., Godinez, A., Smith, D., Gonzalez, L. G., & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2015). Using cultural assets to enhance assessment of Latino students. Contemporary School Psychology, 19(1), 30-45.Description: This article provides insight into using Read more…
Clinical fellowships are a key step for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) going from students to experts. This time of supervised clinical practice helps SLPs apply classroom learning to real-life settings and get valuable experience with clients. For those interested, speech language Read more…
Image by Freepik When deciding whether to work as a school therapist or at a private clinic, there are a number of things to think about. Each setting has advantages and disadvantages, just like with most educational options. First, it’s Read more…
