The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, get to know the LGBTQ+ CSDSA, its mission and goals, and what the future looks like. Also, hear from some of its officers to more deeply understand what being an LGBTQ+ student and/or a student clinician means—and the impact of the LGBTQ+ CSDSA on our students. What Is the LGBTQ+ CSDSA? The LGBTQ+ CSDSA is a student association for…
“Gender-affirming voice therapy is fundamentally about safety. . . .There is immense satisfaction in helping someone find their freedomthrough speech coaching, as the ability to communicate and expressoneself without fear is a fundamental human right.” Hannah Sumner (She/Her) is a director and speech coach at Seattle Voice Lab. She is a Berklee College of music graduate and has a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from…
“That parent is so annoying. They ask too many questions and never follow through on my suggestions . . . ” “What do you think of the other SLP? They totally don’t know what they’re doing. They recommended thickened liquids yesterday. Who does that?” “What do you know about the incoming student? Is he smart? Will he work hard? Do you think he can handle…
On June 6, National NSSLHA held a virtual event for graduating speech-language pathology and audiology students. The event brought together students and professionals to discuss topics relevant to those starting their careers. Watch the entire event below: 1. Navigating the licensure process: Panelists provided an overview of state licensure requirements for SLPs and audiologists, including the need for a temporary or provisional license during the…