Speech and language pathology

“The qualities one should possess as a successful speech-language pathologist is discipline, flexibility, executive functioning, time management skills, and patience (nurturing or drill sergeant)” -Dr. Karen Dudek- Brannan These qualities are what my interviewee possesses. Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan Ed.D. CCC-SLP/L is a young woman who came from a family filled with educators and thought that she wanted to go into Deaf Ed, which was her plan at first entering into Illinois State University (ISU).…

actually do. Personally, I would like to be a Speech-language pathologist, but before I make the full commitment of focusing on this specific field, I must do extensive research. Speech-language Pathologist are also often referred to as speech therapists. Their job is to “assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency.” (Stanfield 181) The patients that speech-language pathologists…

verbally communicate means that for most, they are not able to communicate with my brother at all. After spending time with him, you learn that his body language is a way to understand his every word. Seeing other children endure the same struggles that my brother does, has transformed me into the person I identify as today. As an aspiring speech-language pathologist, I am determined to help adolescents obtain the ability to communicate, whether that be verbally or nonverbally. My first true…

days she was Samantha, and sometimes she was simply Lynn. Why? She had a speech disorder. . . Stuttering. According to Olivia, in order to avoid stuttering, she changed her name to what ever seemed easier to say at the moment. I met Olivia towards the end of my second year at the University of California, Riverside, and I wish I would have met her before because she is the reason why I am now pursuing a career in speech pathology. During my first two years in college, I was enrolled under the…

career goals is to complete successfully a bachelor degree in speech language pathology at the University of Houston and enhance my knowledge in teaching individuals with multiple disabilities. Ultimately to Continue onto grad school for my master’s degree in speech language pathology. I need to acquire successful methods and a relevant information for me to take back home. I was raise in the country side in Mexico where speech language pathologist are only a luxury. My aspiration is to gain as…

quality of life for children with disabilities. It came to my attention that speech therapy had a major part in their development, and I wanted to learn more about this field of science. I knew that I wanted to teach children how to effectively communicate with others. I reached out to Donovan’s parents during the summer to attend some of his Speech Therapy sessions. I was given the opportunity to experience how a Speech-Language Pathologist has the ability to interact with their clients in a…

was enrolled in speech therapy. Over the next five years, I attended speech therapy twice a week to alleviate articulation errors. I began to understand the affect speech therapy had on my life as I entered middle school and high school. While I was in speech, I was very reserved and lacked confidence; however, after completing speech therapy, I had the confidence to be a part of extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading and student council. My desire to become a speech-language…

I knew by my senior year in high school that I wanted to work in the field of speech-language pathology and sought out semester-long internships with two speech therapists in elementary schools. My interest and passion for communication disorders developed gradually, beginning in elementary school when both of my brothers received speech therapy for articulation disorders. I’m the oldest of six children, and four of the six of us have received support from an SLP, one of the factors that led me…

notable way. The strategies and methods of the 1920s no longer apply to those who study communication disorders today. This jump in information and technology has come from those who have made a noticeable contribution and difference to speech-language pathology, audiology, and other related fields. Two of these very important people, from completely different times, are Hallowell Davis and Nancy Creaghead. Both Davis and Creaghead have made substantial differences in the field of communication,…

employment in the actual field of Applied Linguistic, I will be using the information gained at Ashford University, to gain employment in the field of speech pathology. I have already begun to start the leg work of seeking employment in speech pathology. I have spoken with doctors, nurses, and board members about becoming a Certified Clinical Speech Pathologist with an emphasis in Cognitive Disorders, in the small, rural hospital not far from my home. Although I know that I have several more…