Continuing the Conversation About Social Justice Issues in CSD

in National NSSLHA Member on by Carlos Pérez Valle Share
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In “Courageous Conversations About Race,” author Glenn Singleton notes there should always be four agreements when having group conversations about social justice issues: Staying engaged Experiencing discomfort Speaking your truth Expect/accept non-closure Such expectations are easier said than done, but National NSSHLA’S Raw Conversations: Be the Change You Want to See was a great opportunity to practice these agreements with fellow CSD students from across…

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Let Your Voice Be Heard—Today and Every Day

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Female holding cellphone, keys, and masking, wearing "I voted" sticker

The presidential election is at the top of everyone’s minds today. But don’t forget that letting your voice be heard isn’t just a one-day affair. As future audiologists and speech-language pathologists, you’re going to spend much of your time being an advocate—for you, for your clients, for their care, and for the treatments you propose. Because you’re entering a profession that can be affected by…

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Active Listening in Teletherapy Settings

in National NSSLHA Member on by Jo Myers Share
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He remembers the first time he met his son’s SLP a few months before. Virtual speech therapy seemed like a distant concept then, but given the circumstances, they had to try. The SLP was frazzled, and the curt replies she gave him and his wife left a sour taste in his mouth. But here they were again, on their next update call. His shoulders slump…

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Recognizing Disability within Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

in National NSSLHA on by Angela Evenich Share
Female adult with young boy who has Down Syndrome

As a student, it can be extremely discouraging to pursue a field in which you don’t necessarily see yourself being represented or in which you don’t feel you belong. For me, personally, this is in relation to having a physical and visible disability—cerebral palsy. My biggest challenge during my first year in undergrad was keeping up with the rest of my peers without defaulting to…

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