saracastic speechie

SLP Grad Student c/o 2022

[larstheyeti]

I can’t figure out why textbook publishers haven’t been calling me

[gowns]

man the crazy thing about babies is that like, some people would think that reading a baby a book about farm animals is teaching them about farm animals, but really it’s teaching them about the concept of a book and how there’s new information on each page of a single object, but really, beyond that, it’s teaching them how language works, and beyond that it’s really actually teaching them about human interaction, and really really it’s them learning about existing in a three-dimensional space and how they can navigate that space, but actually, above all it is teaching them that mama loves them.

[sarcastic-speechie]

delirious student speech-language pathologists

Student SLP #1: hey, farts are like plosives

Student SLP #2: are they implosives?

SSLP #2: no, that's when they go in

SSLP #1: they're explosives

[horizonediting]

[nostalgiatodreams]

Aphasia- loss of language, not intelligence.

So many people categorize aphasia as “receptive” and “expressive” but it’s a lot more complicated.

Educate yourselves.

[gradschoolrage-blog]

Speech Language Pathology programs

[soyouwanttobeaspeechie]

If you need motivation to study more…print this out and put it over your desk ;)

[soyouwanttobeaspeechie]

“But, I don’t know what population I want to work with!”

This isn’t all inclusive, but it may help you weed out what you don’t want. 

[soyouwanttobeaspeechie]

That Grad School Personal Statement: Do's and Don'ts

Most schools, if not all, require some form of personal statement. I can go more in-depth about this later if you guys want, but here are some general do’s and don'ts.

Don’t consider it the same as a college essay. The basics are the same, yes. But it’s different for graduate school. They don’t only want to know who you are, they want to know why speech pathology? Why their program? How have you prepared yourself? How much do you know about their program? And, if accepted, how will you utilize their program and contribute? They want to know. Make sure to tell them.

Do tailor your essay to each individual school. Write one general essay as a template, but change it to include something that is unique to that school. Do you they have a specific emphasis that interests you? A professor who is doing research you enjoy? Add it in. It shows you took initiative to research their program. Also, all the prompts may not be the same for the essays. Answer. The. Prompt. It’s why it’s there. 

Don’t go over the word limit. Admission representatives have a lot of essays to read (one rep told me they had over 800!). This may not seem like a lot in comparison to college admissions, but when a program has 30-40 slots, every little bit matters. Take note of the word count. 

Do have people read it. Revise it. And have other people read it again. Make sure that includes people in the field (professors, peers), as well as those who aren’t (parents, career services, friends). It’ll make for a well-rounded essay. And you want your essay to stand out. 

[soyouwanttobeaspeechie]

It’s about that time of year again– don’t let that personal statement wait until the last minute! 

[soyouwanttobeaspeechie]

Reblogging for those future speechies getting ready to apply! 

[sarcastic-speechie]

Language Disorder Class

Summary on the Emergence of Language & Literacy 

[betterbrainandbody]

Trying to find out how large the over-20 studyblr community is here, so if you’re 20 or over, reblog this!  My inbox is also open for questions, rants, or just general introductions. :)

[sarcastic-speechie]

Current Spring 2018 Schedule

[librarystudies]

this is for the girls who fight their anxiety to get their dream grades

this is for the girls with depression but are still determinated to kick ass

this is for the girls who feel lonely staying home studying on a friday night

i love you and i am rooting for you

[a-future-disappointment]

And boys ❤️

[oracleofdelythi]

❤

[samsstudygram]

ways to study for exams that are actually productive

use actual note cards for vocab. yes, apps like quizlet are dandy when you’re on the go, but actually physically writing out each note card helps put the information into memory faster than typing them.

visual learner? make charts and diagrams. they don’t have to be pretty. the lines don’t have to be perfectly straight. it doesn’t have to be photogenic. but if it helps you learn, do it.

after you take notes (in class or at home/from your text book), write down possible quiz questions about the material on the next page while it’s still fresh in your mind. later on when you’re studying for the test, use these questions to gauge what specifics out of that chapter you need to work on the most.

start sooner rather than later. i know, you’ve heard this a million times from every teacher ever. but it’s legit. especially as you get into harder level classes and college courses because there is literally so much material that the tests cover that you simply can not accurately learn all of it over night. instead, start about 10 days in advance (but of coarse, the sooner the better).

studying doesn’t have to be a big giant study session that takes hours. if you start far enough in advance, study sessions can be around an hour, hell even 45 minutes is a good. if you go too long in one study session your brain will be fried and studying will be pointless because your brain won’t be processing any of it. that’s why it’s important to take breaks and not just cram for 5 hours the night before an exam.

actually study. hold yourself accountable and make your education a priority. if you have homework and studying to do, make it a priority over going partying or watching tv. there will be another party. you can dvr your show. you can’t take your test on a later day because you don’t feel ready. so be ready.

be careful with study groups. if you have a study group with all of your best friends, lets face it, you’re going to end up spending more time talking about harry styles and supernatural than actually studying. it’s better to have a study group with people who are your friends, but not best friends. and it’s better to keep it between 5-7 people so that everyone can be involved.

if the material is just super confusing and you can’t seem to understand it no matter how hard you study, it’s not you. it’s the way you were taught it. each teacher teaches a bit differently, and maybe their style of teaching just isn’t for you. if this happens, find a way that explains it the best for you. for example, if chemistry is just super confusing for you, try watching the Crash Course chemistry videos on youtube or have a friend explain it to you. this will give you a completely different perspective on the material and will help you understand it better.

at the end of the day, remember that everything will be okay. studying can be stressful, especially if it’s in a class that you struggle in. but i promise you that you are not the only one who struggles sometimes in school, it’s a part of being human. as long as you actually put in an effort and try your best, be proud of yourself. take a deep breath. and remember: you got this.

[arcane-demesne]

SLPA Interview Questions

I realized during the job hunting process that there are not a whole lot of resources for SLPAs to prepare for interviews. I compiled each and every question I was asked during my interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What type of formal training have you received in order to become a SLPA?

What types of disorders/populations have you worked with? 

What are your duties as a SLPA?

What is outside your scope of practice?

How do you keep students motivated? / How would you deal with problem behaviors? 

Why did you study speech pathology?

What populations have you had the least experience with?

How would you remedy this?

How would you communicate with others (teachers, parents) who ask about client confidentiality?

General Questions:

What are your strengths and weaknesses (in terms of therapy)?

What ages have you worked with?

What kinds of strategies do you use? 

How would you improve yourself as a SLPA? (HINT: Continuing education)

Tell us about a time when your data helped a student?

Tell us about a time when an activity you presented or idea you came up with helped a student reach their goal?

What do you expect from the SLP-SLPA relationship in terms of direct and indirect supervision?

Why did you apply for this job? 

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Any additional skills/experiences you can bring to the position?

Interviewers are also prone to ask you what types of activities you would plan for different populations, disorders, and age groups. Have ideas in mind. If you are bilingual, be prepared for questions like “How would you use the child’s first language to treat articulation disorders?" 

Questions You Should Be Asking:

Who would be my supervising SLP?

Have they supervised SLPAs in the past?

What are you looking for in a SLPA?

What are the size of your caseloads?

What populations do you see most often on your caseload?

Will I be working at one site or multiple sites?

Will I be required to travel between sites during the school day?

[sarcastic-speechie]

This post is one of the best things I’ve ever seen on the internet for SLPAs. Thank you SO much to the OP for gracing us with such helpful information.

[slpinanutshell]

When a former favorite patient comes back to the unit to visit and they’re doing FRICKIN AMAZING

Few things are more rewarding than this 😊

[sarcastic-speechie]

I can’t wait to experience this feeling!

[sarcastic-speechie]

Introduction

Hello Fellow Speechies and SLP-As,

I am an SLPA student at a local community college in Southern California. I am 31 years old. My first BA was in Psychology & Social Behavior. I have recently enrolled as a 2nd BA student at Eastern New Mexico University. The program is fully online.

I am also a stay at home with a toddler who has severe mixed receptive/expressive and articulation disorder.

I would love to connect other people in the field of Speech-Pathology. There are many resources provided by SLPs but I feel that there isn’t much out there for SLPAs.  I will be documenting my journey into this field. I will also be using this blog for study motivation.

I hope you will click that “Follow” button!

Feel free to message me :)