Speech and language pathology

vast field of Speech-Language Pathology, and the foundation of research now and in the future can all be attributed to, difference versus disorder. This concept considers the complexities of those served within the profession and highlights the range of possibilities displayed from an individual, that draws a fine line between a person being labeled as having a dialectal difference or a speech and/or language disorder. A difference can be defined as an alteration in an individual’s speech and/or language

strategic issues facing the program and provides recommendations of alternative strategic options. Even though, we all must remain current with trends in the profession, advances in evidence-based practices, and the needs of all stakeholders of speech-language pathology, it falls to the SPC to provide recommendations relative to those market trends, the needs of the community program and making the program more viable and competitive than it is presently. Therefore, the SPC is mandated to develop measureable

preparation, hard work, and learning from failure”. My undergraduate career was not a typical one, I have struggled and worked for everything I have achieved. At the end of the finish line, I have gained a Bachelor’s Degree from Molloy College in Speech-Language Pathology and I am extremely proud of all the knowledge in which I have learned throughout this time. Throughout my first 3 years of my undergraduate career, I had an enormous amount of difficulty trying to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest

When considering a career in speech-language pathology, it is important to get input from individuals who have already been in the profession for many years. Upon talking with them, you can learn more about how the field looks in the day-to-day functions and situations. For this assignment, I talked to a speech-language pathologist in the school system and in a private-based practice. They both offered important insight and advice. Throughout my conversations, I have learned more about the direction

chords. Collectively, my mom, a speech pathologist, and I sat down and watched videos that she had of her own vocal chords being activated and used for communication through speech and language. I was intrigued by the way that they worked and the way they were used to enable communication. My mom taught me about her work as a speech pathologist and how she had studied the vocal chords specifically to help her with the ability to train others who had speech and language impairments and communication

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

Speech language pathology is a constantly evolving field. In truth, assessment strategies and therapies are constantly being improved because of the influences of Swiss biologist Jean Piaget (1896-1980) and Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky (1896-1934), who developed theories of cognitive development among children. While these theories are similar in some ways, they also have key differences, such as the fact that Piaget thought children developed through stages, whereas Vygotsky stressed a more

At this time, I plan to become a speech-language pathologist. The specialized body of knowledge for speech pathology is communication, cognition, feeding, and swallowing problems.6 I plan to acquire this knowledge by attending the University of South Carolina to obtain a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. The American Speech-Language Association certification maintenance standards require that “all certificate holders must accumulate 30 certification maintenance hours of professional development

experience was very enlightening allowing me to confirm and envisioned myself in any aspect of the profession. This was the moment when speech therapy became one of my interests in pursuing a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. While I would like to specialize in cleft palate, I am aware of the vast opportunities that the field of speech-language pathology has to offer. The future of the profession is ever changing. Therefore, I want to continue to learn all the aspects of communication disorders

I am a Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology and Deaf Studies combined major. Throughout middle and high school I was fortunate enough to be able to volunteer in elementary school classrooms. Many times, I worked in the second grade special education classrooms. This experience engrained in my mind what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My favorite part of volunteering was helping the children with special needs. Many of these children were isolated from their classmates as a result of what was