Keeping the “Information Itch” at Bay: Resources for Knowledge

Since I have a tendency to have trouble not pondering about academics outside of the school year, I’ve managed to find some ways to stay current and read up on some issues within our field. It’s a good way to stay on top of things, become aware of novel(or recurring) issues within the academic andContinue

One Door (Almost) Closes…

So, I was recently given the opportunity to possibly volunteer in the Speech Dept. at a satellite campus of a local children’s hospital. This would just be for some hours a week, from July- August. Awesome, right?! The only issue is, the campus I was assigned to is 1-1.5 hours by bus, and the lastContinue

Tips For A Good (School) CFY

As I mentioned a few days ago, I complete my first class on a Continuing Education Unit (CEU) website. It was so exciting! I guess that’s partially because I’m a nerd and enjoy learning. The course I decided to begin with was ” Launching Your School SLP Career With a Great CF Experience” presented by :Continue

Student “non-CEU” Classes

Remember how I mentioned that I registered for an online CEU company? Well, As of yesterday, I have now completed my first ‘non-CEU’ class. It is technically a CEU (Continuing Education Unit) course, but as I am not a professional Speech-Language Pathologist (yet), it doesn’t count for credit. But I still get a certificate ofContinue

What’s Up Wednesday: Person Who Stutters on Spain’s Reality TV

Now a days, TV shows require some type of diversity, whether it be ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, childhood adversity, illness… what’s sort of special about this video is that a contestant, Juan Carlos, on Gran Hermano in Spain doesn’t have an illness that’s viewed as much on reality (or many other) shows. Stuttering. What isContinue

Specialty Profile: Transgender Voice Therapy

Although I´ve been aware of voice therapy for teachers, musicians and actors or accent reduction therapy for foreigners, I hadn´t given much thought to transgendered people. It´s not due to a fear or ignorance of that population, I´ve just heard more about therapy that was available for foreigners, teachers, etc. After receiving a text bringingContinue

Summer Volunteer Opps

This pdf lists quite a few volunteer opportunities for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology students. There are available in several states, like Ohio and Indiana. Even if you are unable to do these opportunities due to distance, they can still help you conjure ideas for possible placements in your neck of the woods!  (Sorry it´s aContinue

SLP Skills Saturday #4: Innovative/Creative

Guess what day it is?! It’s Saturday, and this Saturday is special because today I’ll be posting another blurb in the series “SLP Skills Saturday”! So get ready…   One of the biggest draw to this career, for me at least, is the ability to be creative in therapy sessions. Now, some might think… howContinue