The first issue that many Speech-Language Pathologists come across when attempting to work with families or to set up family-centered services is a lack of parent involvement. Dyann Rupp, a Speech-Language Pathologist in Lincoln, NE works in a private practice setting. She worked for some time in the public schools, but ultimately fell in love with working with kids of all ages through the private practice setting. Rupp finds that it is much easier to work with families in the private practice setting. She says that she sees a family member at nearly every session.…
I made CSUN’S Speech-Language Pathology graduate degree the goal that defined the trajectory of my undergraduate studies, work, and relevant activities. Having already spent three years at CSUN for my undergraduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology, I am certain it is the best place for me to continue my studies. The distinguished faculty at CSUN’s Speech-Language Pathology program not only possess field experience in all aspects of the profession, but go out of their way to ensure student success. Furthermore, CSUN’S program values both research and service. Ingrained in my mind is the memory of one of my professors telling us she provides therapy to underprivileged clients free of charge.…
Learning is a big part of me, and I think these careers satisfy my desire for learning. Healthcare is constantly changing; therefore, knowledge of the day is required to keep up with the current flow. After…
Voice Case Study Shannon McChesney SUNY New Paltz Introduction to Patient: Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for voice disorders is a complex process based on the individual and unique characteristics each patient presents with. This is a case study for Sue Chang, who recently referred herself to the voice clinic. Her complaints include her voice giving out and losing her voice when faced with heavy speaking demands and recent international travel. This has affected Ms. Chang’s career aspirations. The ENT found nothing physically wrong with the vocal mechanism.…
A registered dietitian and a speech pathologist would work together for a patient who is having difficulty swallowing, like dysphagia. The two would work together to assess how the patient is swallowing, what meals or diets would be appropriate and how long a treatment for this would last. All this starts off by performing a swallowing exam. The dietitian would create a mixture of food for the patient to consume and the speech pathologist along with the RD would examine how it is being swallowed. The two are always in constant contact and they make sure to refer to each other when making a change.…
Kaci Adams is a 13-year-old Caucasian female who lives with her parents and two brothers. She presents for treatment following a referral from her speech therapist. Kaci started to stutter when she was three years old. Kaci’s teacher expressed concern to the speech therapist during an in-school session. The teacher states that Kaci has become more easily frustrated when trying to speak during class.…
American Journal of Speech - Language Pathology (Online), 24(2), 150-163.…
My goals are to be the best student I am capable of being. I have always understood the importance of education and never taken it lightly. My teachers prepare me for my future, so it is my job to learn as much as I can so that I may be an amazing speech-language pathologist one day. I strive to be one of the best students in my classes. I want to stand-out academically and professionally.…
This career field is great if you want to make a difference in people’s lives. You have to be willing and prepared to continue learning even after you have received your degree. Another thing I recommend is get as much work experience in college because it comes in handy in the future. How do you get patients to open up and talk about their hearing/communication problems?…
Many children and adults at some point in their life require therapy from a speech language pathologist (SLP). Debra Edgar states that the 24th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act implies that “speech or language impairment was the most prevalent disability category” (par. 3). Speech or language impairment is becoming more frequent and the need for speech-language pathologists is growing. There are many concerns about the lack of speech-language pathologist and this all revolves around what people know about this type of therapy. The fact that communication disorders are “among the most common type of disabilities in the United States”, the knowledge people have of the profession needs…
As a Speech-Language-Hearing undergraduate, I have had a combination of experiences and learning opportunities that have prepared me to enter Emerson College’s graduate school program and become a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). In my personal life, I have always wanted to be part of a profession that serves the public. My mother is a social worker and my father is a public health administrator, which means serving others is in my blood and was modeled to me from a young age. Growing up watching their commitment to the well being of others inspired this commitment in me. I chose to pursue the career path of Speech Language Pathology based on my personal values and family background.…
I will be able to identify different aspects of these disorders, including the cognitive areas that are affected. Along with this knowledge, I will also be able to discuss testing methods and assessments that will be able to identify patient’s needs, as well as the different therapies that will address those needs. Having the credentials necessary to become a speech pathologist will also demonstrate my…
Growing up I always wanted to be in a career that would make a significant difference, it wasn't until 10th grade where I saw an article on pathology and it was then that I knew this would be the career for me. Pathology can be defined as “a branch of medical science primarily concerning the cause, origin and nature of disease. It involves the examination of tissues, organs, bodily fluids and autopsies in order to study and diagnose disease” (Sally Robertson). The work that this career does is so very important to all of the human race without their research whos to say that an outbreak of a disease couldn't have wiped out the human race population. As the bacteria and viruses begin to evolve and mutate the job of pathologist becomes even…
To start off I want to explain what brought me to this class. I have known that I wanted to work with individuals with exceptionalities since early high school, but I found a huge liking to the clinical side of things. I initially was looking at going into occupational therapy and my senior year in high school I shadowed a Speech Language Pathologist and absolutely fell in love. This is my second year at MSUM, but I am a junior credit-wise and have never thought about changing majors. I am also working on getting a minor in special education because it is something I love learning about and that knowledge will be extremely helpful in my future career as a Speech Pathologist.…
As an undocumented immigrant one faces through many complications growing up in the United States. We start of by our parents going to the United States to pursue their “American Dream” and they bring their children along. Those children are raised to take school very serious in order to get an education and earn a degree so they could have their career set. I was raised like this because my parents want the best for me and get better opportunities than they had. At first a child does not understand where they were coming from because obviously as children we do not face many obstacles, at that time our parents faced them for us.…