Speech-Language Pathology

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I am looking to take speech-language pathology ..well undergrad in linguistics and minor in ASL and then do my masters in sp-l pathology. Has anyone here done this or know any one that has and really likes it. I am really interested in taking the course and am VERY excited to take ASL as my minor
 
Well, as long as you're a "full toolboxer" speech language pathologist, rather then a "auditory verbaL the only thing that matters is functioning like a hearing person" SPL, then I guess its OK.
One thing I hated about speech therapy was that once you finished catching up with language, the mechanics of speech (ie pitch volumne etc) was just SO fucking boring!
 
that's why i wasnt to minor in ASL so i am fluent enough in it and tell parents that the bi approach (ASL and spoken english) is a lot more beneficial, which is my opinion.
 
That would be AWESOME.......and you could also serve hearing kids with severe apraxia/CP etc.
 
Aren't you hard of hearing? Will you be able to be a SLP with a hearing loss? (just curious)
 
That's why i was asking...but i don't see why i would not be able to. There are some hoh audis ...so why wouldn't i be able to be a hoh speech-language pathologist?? :(
 
lilitalia89 said:
That's why i was asking...but i don't see why i would not be able to. There are some hoh audis ...so why wouldn't i be able to be a hoh speech-language pathologist?? :(
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I think the worry would be if you really know what your clients are saying and sound to make corrections and help?
 
I don't see a reason why you can't be a SLP. I think it will be a fantastic career choice. Our school system has a SLP who is profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids. She is wonderful. She creates her own modifications to be successful.


I'm sure there are others like her.
 
Yes i would be very interested to know what she does to accomodate herself and to help her clients to the best of her ability
 
Slp!

Hi, this is my first visit to the boards. I came looking for info about the Phonak Naida and ended up lurking through the threads.
Anyways, I have a severe-profound loss and I've been an SLP for 16 years. I didn't start college until I was older. 30 yrs old. I'm now 50.
The great thing about being an SLP is that you are in a very controlled environment in which you manipulate. Usually a small room and your clients/students are within arms reach and you face-to-face. No major background noise like in a "regular" classroom.
Also, SLPs have numerous options for employment: schools, rehab centers, hospitals, private practice, Home Health.
My advice would to be: go and job shadow in the type of facility that you're interested in. That's what I did.
AND...there is usually a HUGE shortage of speech pathologists in the schools that many times, the State Dept. of Education will pay for your education if you promise to work in the schools for a certain amount of time upon graduation. Be sure and look into that. Call your State Dept of Education and ask for the special ed deptartment and inquire about any of those programs.
Good luck to you.
 
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