An Interview with a Speech Pathology

Speech-language pathology is a challenging yet rewarding career path. There are many things to consider before choosing this career, including salary, responsibilities, education, and qualities just to name a few. A speech-language pathologist works directly with the client or patient to provide support and care. Like any other job, there are some issues that cause concern for those considering this career field. In speech-language pathology, the main issue is the high caseload/workload, which can

(victims, witnesses or defendants) the right to use an "an alternative form of communication and to have communication support for any contact with the criminal justice system." (SPA, 2015). Additionally, SPA Director, Tim Kittel, participated in an interview on ABC radio where he spoke about the proposed legislation and more broadly about the challenges faced by people with communication impairments. Post-graduation professional pathways for developing advanced knowledge & competency required

SPEECH PATHOLOGY Many people would like to make a difference, not only in their own life, but in others’ lives as well. Deepak Chopra once said, “Everyone has a purpose in life…a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.” All of us, at one point in our lives, have to make the difficult decision of the goals we want to work towards

2015 through the services of the Jackson State University Center for Speech-Language Pathology. The evaluation took place during a single session. Tommy was escorted by his mother, Mrs. Kirsten Callahan. Mrs. Callahan provided the case history information. CASE HISTORY: Tommy Callahan, a 9-year old male, was referred for a voice evaluation and therapy by Dr. Larry Nix, an otolaryngologist. He was scheduled for a follow-up speech evaluation after a tonsil and adenoidectomy one year earlier. Nasoendoscopy

are more than 100,000 Speech-Language Pathologists in the Unites States, 70% of which find themselves employed in elementary or secondary schools. Since the 1950’s, speech teachers have worked with children to improve their speaking or hearing disabilities as well as struggled with the size of their caseload and workload. Groups and organizations have made efforts to solve this problem; none have been fruitful. This is caused by a lack of adequate backing or support. Speech-Language Pathologists

degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is still taking prerequisites for her major and attends a community college in the south suburbs of Chicago. Maliyah chose this degree because speech and language pathologists make a decent amount of income and she wants to help children who have speech impediments, learn to articulate and communicate effectively. A challenge she faced in this program was in one of courses. She explained to me that it wasn’t necessarily the material covered in

integration of technology into speech and language therapy a promising addition for stroke and brain-injury survivors receiving speech and language services? Aphasia is an acquired language impairment following brain damage that affects some or all language modalities: expression and understanding of speech, reading and writing. Approximately one-third of people who have a stroke experience aphasia. In an effort to determine the effectiveness of technology integration for speech language therapy, this action

The speech pathologist that I interviewed name is Kari Unterbug and she works in an elementary school. To become a speech pathologist one needs to get a bachelor and master degree. After someone gets both of their degrees they need to take a test to get their certification to become a speech pathologist. Being a speech pathologist with children comes with a lot of benefits including working with the students, helping them communicate, and building good relationships. The one challenge that comes

graduate speech-language pathology student in Hofstra’s Saltzman Center as part of a career exploration video for incoming freshman. In addition to the sit-down interview, I was allowed to film her and her fellow classmates as the tended to patients. Put it this way, to say I was fascinated with the work would be an understatement. However, after speaking with advisors and financial aid counselors, it wasn’t feasible for me to change my major as I would have had to extend

My story behind choosing to study Speech-Language Pathology is much different than many who are in the program. As far back into my childhood as I can remember, I have had an indescribable passion for children with special needs. In high school, there were times when special needs students in my classes needed partners, and I would often be asked to work with them because the teachers recognized the compassion and the patience that I held in my heart for them. I strived to find an area of study that