The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Future SLPs face a daunting burden of choice. Entering into our extraordinarily rich and broad field, new professionals may feel anxious about making the right choice, leaving other good options behind, and trying to find the setting where their strengths will shine. When finding the right job for you, not only is it important to consider your personal gifts and preferences, but also the trends…
Last year was my first time attending the ASHA Convention. I’ll never forget what an amazing experience it was—gaining life-long connections and learning so much about our fields at sessions and presentations. Not to mention, this was my first trip to Boston—what a great new city to explore! My favorite memory, by far, was interacting with fellow students in the NSSLHA Lounge and hearing what…
One of the many highlights of being an audiologist or speech-language pathologist is the vast array of settings we can work in. But, how do you pick? No matter what part of the CSD journey you’re in—even if you think you already know what setting you like best—now’s the perfect time to explore all of your options. And volunteering is a great way to dip…
In a recent article I wrote for the ASHA Leader Blog, I shared Ten Tips for Public Speaking that had nothing to do with the words you’ll say. I’m a light-hearted speaker, using lots of humor and storylines to educate my audiences on pediatric feeding. The tips in my article ranged from how I use inspirational lyrics by Taylor Swift to quotes from Stuart Smalley…