Top Takeaways from Office Hours: Early-Career Professional Panel

What does life after graduation really look like—and how can students prepare for the transition? During this Office Hours session, early-career professionals in audiology and speech-language pathology shared their candid experiences, practical tips, and career advice with current students. From navigating CFs to building confidence, here’s what they had to say. Watch the full recording below: 1. Finding Your Path After Graduation Each panelist took…

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Strategies for Future SLPs: Neurodivergent Care in Limited-Resource Settings

Introduction Working with clients can feel intimidating as a new or student clinician, especially when working with neurodivergent individuals in limited-resource settings, which is a challenge most of us face at one point in our career. As an autistic speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) and a graduate student, I want to share insights from my experience to help you navigate these challenges. This post will cover…

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Top Takeaways from Office Hours: Student Leadership

Leadership in a student organization like National NSSLHA is more than just a title—it’s an opportunity to develop critical skills, make meaningful connections, and create lasting change. In a recent conversation, experienced National NSSLHA student leaders shared their insights on what it takes to succeed in leadership roles, manage responsibilities, and leverage these experiences for future success. Watch the recording of the full event below:…

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Paths to Convention: Leveraging Opportunities for Growth

Introduction Attending the ASHA Convention is an exciting opportunity for students to learn, network, and grow within the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) discipline—but how can you make it happen? Whether you do it through scholarships, volunteer programs, or leadership opportunities, as a student you have multiple paths to Convention. Four students share their experiences and advice on how they got to ASHA Convention, what…

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