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Speech-Language Pathologists Rock!!! Yes, we do.
The other day I accompanied my mother to a doctor’s appointment. While waiting, I noticed a couple of signs taped to a receptionist’s computer screen. They immediately caught my attention. I introduced myself and told her I was a speech-language pathologist and asked if I could take a picture of the signs. Then she shared […]
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When Diversity Is a Problem
Or Lack Thereof When people say diversity is a problem, the question becomes—to whom? This third-grade student, Kerry, would disagree. And so would his mother. Kerry was an African-American male student who transitioned from a lower elementary school to our upper elementary building. Short and stocky, he greeted his speech-language pathologist with a beautiful smile […]
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SLP Spotlight: Martine Harris, M.S. CCC-SLP
Meet Martine Harris, a Haitian-American Speech Language Pathologist who is dedicated to servicing children and families in underserved communities, globally. She is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Travel and Give (TAG). This is an organization that has worked diligently to provide speech and language services in countries such as Haiti and Kenya where […]
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SLP Spotlight: Eliza Thompson, ed.S CCC-SLP
Meet Eliza Thompson, ed.S CCC-SLP an Associate Professor and Director of the Study Abroad Program at the University of Maryland. She is a Ghanaian-American speech language pathologist who has initiated a Global Perspectives in Service-Learning Project. This program helps students better understand the nuances in cultural perspectives when servicing children and families from culturally diverse […]
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SLP Without Borders: The Linguistic Lens of Dr. Ethan Levien
In a field where words hold power, few stories illustrate the global reach of communication quite like that of Dr. Ethan Levien. I was drawn to Dr. Levien because of his background in linguistics, his work providing therapy through his private practice both in Central Florida and the Caribbean, and the way linguistics informs and […]
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Retention Over Recruitment
Why Focusing Only on Hiring is a Recipe for Disaster Setting The Stage When you think about work on a Sunday night, are you looking forward to the prospect of Monday morning? This is for my Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) who are providing direct speech services. I hope your answer is “yes.” I hope that […]
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My SLP Experience in Nairobi, Kenya
Reflecting on a beautiful period of growth and finding yet another reason to love what I do—being an SLP. A Journey of Professional and Personal Growth There’s a certain beauty in learning, right? That’s exactly what I experienced in Nairobi, Kenya. Nine months ago, I had the privilege of traveling with the Travel And Give […]
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Why Being a Speech-Language Pathologist Might Not Be the Career for You — A Financial Perspective
Will the SLP career reward you financially?