The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Above: Members of Ft. Hays’ NSSLHA chapter engage in state advocacy. Welcome to this month’s NSSLHA Roundup, where we spotlight the impactful ways our members are making a difference. This edition focuses on advocacy—why it matters, how students can use their voices to shape the future of the field, and the creative ways NSSLHA chapters are engaging in advocacy efforts. Hear from four National NSSLHA…
Black professionals are underrepresented in audiology, speech-language pathology, and communication sciences and disorders (CSD), highlighting a need for greater diversity in the disciplines. Underrepresentation can affect access to culturally responsive care and inclusivity in the field. Black students who pursue careers in audiology and speech-language pathology often face unique challenges in their academic programs and must address systemic barriers in their education. As current students,…
Our recent Clinical Fellowship (CF) & Externship panel provided a wealth of knowledge and practical tips for students preparing to enter the clinical field. From researching opportunities to acing your resume and interview, here are the top takeaways from the discussion, sponsored by SPG Therapy & Education. Watch the full event below: 1. How to Research CFs and Externship Opportunities When it comes to finding…
Stuttering is a highly stigmatized speech difference that many speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are uncomfortable working with—some are even uncomfortable using the word stuttering.As a person who stutters, I see this as a major knowledge gap in our field—a gap that harms the stuttering community. And as the profession of speech-language pathology continues to shift from “fixing” the client to addressing societal stigmas and supporting self-acceptance,…