The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Going to ASHA Convention for the first (or second or third) time can be overwhelming. There’s so much to do, see, and learn during those three days that you might feel like you won’t get the chance to see it all. I’ll let you in on a secret … you probably won’t. But that’s okay! The best you can do is start planning your schedule…
Although language is localized to the left frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, research shows that music is neurally “wired” throughout. For people with brain damage, musical abilities are often a relative strength and the power of music can improve communication, socialization, and confidence. While attending Northern Illinois University (NIU) as an SLP grad student, Elizabeth (Beth) Lanza recognized the important connection between communication…
White sandy beaches, tropical weather year-round, people as warm as the climate. Many dream about the island life; to get far away from their daily stresses and bask in the sunlight. The beautiful Marianas Islands, a 14-island archipelago located near Southeast Asia, is home to beautiful flame trees, diverse coral reefs, and the friendliest people. That’s where I’m from. Unfortunately, location isn’t ideal when it…
All I can say right now is, “Wow!” I cannot believe my graduate career has come to an end. I’m proud to have made it this far and excited to embark on a new adventure as I start my first job as a speech-language pathologist at the Shandy Clinic in Colorado! Reflecting back now on the educational and clinical experiences I’ve had, I realize there…