Speech-Language Pathology

AliciaM · 08-12-2008, 05:25 PM

I am looking to take speech-language pathology ..well undergrad in linguistics and minor in ASL and then do my masters in sp-l pathology. Has anyone here done this or know any one that has and really likes it. I am really interested in taking the course and am VERY excited to take ASL as my minor

deafdyke · 08-12-2008, 09:18 PM

Well, as long as you're a "full toolboxer" speech language pathologist, rather then a "auditory verbaL the only thing that matters is functioning like a hearing person" SPL, then I guess its OK.
One thing I hated about speech therapy was that once you finished catching up with language, the mechanics of speech (ie pitch volumne etc) was just SO fucking boring!

AliciaM · 08-12-2008, 11:32 PM

that's why i wasnt to minor in ASL so i am fluent enough in it and tell parents that the bi approach (ASL and spoken english) is a lot more beneficial, which is my opinion.

deafdyke · 08-13-2008, 03:18 AM

That would be AWESOME.......and you could also serve hearing kids with severe apraxia/CP etc.

deafbajagal · 08-17-2008, 10:51 AM

Aren't you hard of hearing? Will you be able to be a SLP with a hearing loss? (just curious)

AliciaM · 08-17-2008, 11:30 AM

That's why i was asking...but i don't see why i would not be able to. There are some hoh audis ...so why wouldn't i be able to be a hoh speech-language pathologist??

Bottesini · 08-17-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lilitalia89

That's why i was asking...but i don't see why i would not be able to. There are some hoh audis ...so why wouldn't i be able to be a hoh speech-language pathologist??

I think the worry would be if you really know what your clients are saying and sound to make corrections and help?

vallee · 08-17-2008, 01:36 PM

I don't see a reason why you can't be a SLP. I think it will be a fantastic career choice. Our school system has a SLP who is profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids. She is wonderful. She creates her own modifications to be successful.

I'm sure there are others like her.

deafbajagal · 08-17-2008, 03:07 PM

What kind of modifications does she use that maybe the OP can consider?

AliciaM · 08-17-2008, 05:35 PM

Yes i would be very interested to know what she does to accomodate herself and to help her clients to the best of her ability

vallee · 08-17-2008, 06:13 PM

I will e-mail her and let you know as soon as I hear back.

AliciaM · 08-18-2008, 12:21 AM

thanks vallee!

Souette · 09-12-2008, 12:02 AM

Hi, this is my first visit to the boards. I came looking for info about the Phonak Naida and ended up lurking through the threads.
Anyways, I have a severe-profound loss and I've been an SLP for 16 years. I didn't start college until I was older. 30 yrs old. I'm now 50.
The great thing about being an SLP is that you are in a very controlled environment in which you manipulate. Usually a small room and your clients/students are within arms reach and you face-to-face. No major background noise like in a "regular" classroom.
Also, SLPs have numerous options for employment: schools, rehab centers, hospitals, private practice, Home Health.
My advice would to be: go and job shadow in the type of facility that you're interested in. That's what I did.
AND...there is usually a HUGE shortage of speech pathologists in the schools that many times, the State Dept. of Education will pay for your education if you promise to work in the schools for a certain amount of time upon graduation. Be sure and look into that. Call your State Dept of Education and ask for the special ed deptartment and inquire about any of those programs.
Good luck to you.

08-12-2008, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 936	Speech-Language Pathology I am looking to take speech-language pathology ..well undergrad in linguistics and minor in ASL and then do my masters in sp-l pathology. Has anyone here done this or know any one that has and really likes it. I am really interested in taking the course and am VERY excited to take ASL as my minor __________________ Alicia Phonak ha user

08-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 936	that's why i wasnt to minor in ASL so i am fluent enough in it and tell parents that the bi approach (ASL and spoken english) is a lot more beneficial, which is my opinion. __________________ Alicia Phonak ha user

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AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 936	That's why i was asking...but i don't see why i would not be able to. There are some hoh audis ...so why wouldn't i be able to be a hoh speech-language pathologist?? __________________ Alicia Phonak ha user

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vallee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,110	I don't see a reason why you can't be a SLP. I think it will be a fantastic career choice. Our school system has a SLP who is profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids. She is wonderful. She creates her own modifications to be successful. I'm sure there are others like her. __________________ Right and Left Implanted July 19, 2007 Activated August 9, 2007 Both Advanced Bionics Harmony

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08-12-2008, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
deafdyke So NOT a Princess! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Trebekistan Posts: 6,684	Well, as long as you're a "full toolboxer" speech language pathologist, rather then a "auditory verbaL the only thing that matters is functioning like a hearing person" SPL, then I guess its OK. One thing I hated about speech therapy was that once you finished catching up with language, the mechanics of speech (ie pitch volumne etc) was just SO fucking boring!

08-13-2008, 03:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
deafdyke So NOT a Princess! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Trebekistan Posts: 6,684	That would be AWESOME.......and you could also serve hearing kids with severe apraxia/CP etc.

08-17-2008, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
deafbajagal Jasmine's Tiger "Lilly" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,106	Aren't you hard of hearing? Will you be able to be a SLP with a hearing loss? (just curious)

08-17-2008, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
deafbajagal Jasmine's Tiger "Lilly" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,106	What kind of modifications does she use that maybe the OP can consider?

08-17-2008, 06:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
vallee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,110	I will e-mail her and let you know as soon as I hear back. __________________ Right and Left Implanted July 19, 2007 Activated August 9, 2007 Both Advanced Bionics Harmony

08-18-2008, 12:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
AliciaM Lil Italian/Jamaican Chic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 936	thanks vallee! __________________ Alicia Phonak ha user

09-12-2008, 12:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Souette Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Slp! Hi, this is my first visit to the boards. I came looking for info about the Phonak Naida and ended up lurking through the threads. Anyways, I have a severe-profound loss and I've been an SLP for 16 years. I didn't start college until I was older. 30 yrs old. I'm now 50. The great thing about being an SLP is that you are in a very controlled environment in which you manipulate. Usually a small room and your clients/students are within arms reach and you face-to-face. No major background noise like in a "regular" classroom. Also, SLPs have numerous options for employment: schools, rehab centers, hospitals, private practice, Home Health. My advice would to be: go and job shadow in the type of facility that you're interested in. That's what I did. AND...there is usually a HUGE shortage of speech pathologists in the schools that many times, the State Dept. of Education will pay for your education if you promise to work in the schools for a certain amount of time upon graduation. Be sure and look into that. Call your State Dept of Education and ask for the special ed deptartment and inquire about any of those programs. Good luck to you.

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