#speech-language pathology

[the-qalankhais-sweetheart]

Been thinking of my lovely SLP homies I'm found on here. I'm wondering, should I make a purely SLP advice blog on here, or just post a bunch of SLP advice posts on this blog? If I do make a new one, what would y'all prefer - a sideblog, or an entirely new account?

[speech-love-and-caffeine]

Can we talk about how BCBS is screwing SLPs?

The title says it all. I am a private practice SLP-Intern and I have recently become aware of some private practice owners stating that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) is planning to cut reimbursement rates in at least one state by like at least $10. I looked into it and found this was after having a banner year in 2022 during which they made record profits. In addition, apparently in most states (except for North Carolina) they have not raised the reimbursement rates to SLPs in 13 years.

Record. Freaking. Profits.

I'm not sure what the justification is. But it's asinine that they act as if they can't pay SLP services properly while stuffing their faces (metaphorically).

The cuts are supposed to take place next year in February. There is a campaign going on over social media, as BCBS also has the audacity to turn around and publicly pat themselves on the back for "doing so much to help improve the lives of mothers and babies and promote early intervention".

Spread the word. This is horrendously unfair to SLPs and families.

[breatheworks]

Posture’s Role in Speech and Language Therapy

Read our latest blog and learn how posture influences the way we speak and communicate. Perfect for parents, therapists, and individuals in therapy. Read now → https://breatheworks.com/postures-role-in-speech-and-language-therapy/

[patelbilal07]

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Audiology and Speech Language Pathology is a Paramedical course and a branch of Medical Sciences. After 10+2 science and NEET, one can opt for graduation (3+1 years) then post-graduation (2 years) and still later you can pursue Doctorate (PhD). Audiology deals with the individuals with ear and hearing related problems. Hearing assessment is performed with the help of many tests like Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Immittance Audiometry (IA), Oto-Acoustic Emission (OAE), and Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry (BERA).

[speech-love-and-caffeine]

As an SLP here, to other SLPs: be alert for this when you treat, especially if you're a med SLP or a home health SLP (even pediatric).

The company for which I work has a question in our intake forms about PoA. Usually, this isn't a big deal when the child in question isn't medically fragile, etc. However, this is a good idea to be alert for, especially if you are aware the family for whom you are rendering services is LGBTQIA.

We need to start shifting a lot of procedures, y'all.

Before January 2025:

If you are a USAmerican in a relationship that might be affected by legislation that dissolves same-sex marriages, who may no longer be recognized as next-of-kin, especially if you have children, get your rights in writing!

Your marriage certificate may not be enough to prove you have rights to make medical decisions for non-biological children or for a same-sex spouse or partner.

Go to a lawyer, get it spelled out as clearly as possible that you have a voice in emergency medical and legal situations.

[otbtherapy]

An IEP Is A Contract - Read It

Image courtesy of Mohamed_hassan on Pixabay.com Current Events Like most entries I post here, this one is based on actual events. A family has been receiving reports from one of my clients’ teachers about behavioral challenges in the classroom. These behaviors range from not following directions, to throwing rocks during PE, to touching other students, to fighting with his “frienemy”, to…

[ginervacade]

https://www.tumblr.com/ginervacade/767130314133913600/see-as-an-slp-student-i-remember-thinking-i hi! Sorry for asking about a post from so long ago aha but I saw this and just wanted to ask what are phonemes? And what examples have you noticed in George? I’m fascinated by the way he talks!

Hi Anon! My love never ever be afraid to come yap about an old post I love it!

Allow me to impart a small piece of the knowledge of my degree

Phonemes are speech sounds! The specific sound that an individual letter or combination of letters ( think sh) makes.

I don’t know exactly when he said it but I believe he said once that he had speech therapy because he mumbled and possibly stuttered as a little kid. The stutter would have been a whole different thing but the mumbling they would have taught him to articulate his letters more precisely, and speak louder and slower.

The best example of some drilled sounds was the radio from last year ( someone who knows tell me what race and I’ll edit this post) where he said “ I’m trying to pick up some rubber but all I can find is leaves.”

The l, r, v, s, th, and sh ( and sometimes his p, t, and k) are consonants that he often enunciates very precisely, like he may have been taught to focus on them specifically in speech therapy. These are all common sounds worked on in articulation therapy with little kids, as most kids struggle with them but grow out of it on their own without the need for therapy ( that’s called a phonological process and it’s totally normal and expected when you’re young.) Though, as is common in Brits, there are a few final consonants that he deletes entirely ( Rs at the ends of words in particular ( look at the word rubber in that quote and how the initial r is precise but the final r is not really even there) ( the same way Lando says “ Oscah” instead of Oscar that we all find so endearing)

I love the way he talks, it’s adorable! And obviously I am not his Speech Language Pathologist and I don’t know what his therapy goals were, these are just my observations and guesses. This kinda turned into a ramble lol but thanks for the ask!! I loved talking about it!

[tranquilstudy]

December 17th, 2024

Just a quick progress report for graduate applications! I have three out of four personal statements done. I still need to apply for the CASPer exam but my three references are secured. I’m feeling a lot more confident this time around and I’m hoping it shows. Also, I finished the Phoenix Wright trilogy 😭 what a great ending… I immediately purchased the Investigations spin-off but I haven’t started it yet :)

❓: what’s the scariest thing you ever had happen to you as a kid?

🎧: the handshake — MGMT

📺: supernatural (s1)

📖: Les Misérables — Victor Hugo (page count: 478)

[altruisticlighthouse]

This is the site of specific nerds so maybe one of you weirdos will appreciate my favorite mug

This is a mug

[speech-love-and-caffeine]

This.

Can I tell you how many times I gave the CASL to a kid and thought to myself, "these folks in the examples actually should be getting the social skills therapy?"

Some of those examples were downright rude, but are considered "normal"...

SLPs please take note.

[ariellestudies]

𝟎𝟔.𝟏𝟎.𝟐𝟒 - 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏 📚

🎧 - juice, shinee

📖 - innocent (o2), shin'ichi sakamoto (p. 480)

today was good but also really draining 🫠 i worked on my physics notes up until i had to get ready to leave for class, and i still haven't finished yet—so now that'll be my task for tomorrow. i studied korean for a full hour today too, which really made my day, so the schedule i made is working well at keeping me on track!

- a

tomorrow's tasks:

finish physics work + study for exam

[the-qalankhais-sweetheart]

So! First off, some friendly reminders.

- Even plenty of neurotypical Type As with 4.0s get wait listed and/or rejected

- There are many, many B average students with less than rockstar GREs who get in, myself included (I had a 3.647 GPA and an extremely low quant score on the GRE)

- Waitlisted ≠ rejected. One of my past supervisors was accepted off a waitlist, as was I. I was actually waitlisted, then accepted to my beloved alma mater for grad school.

- It's about showing the committees what you can bring to the table, including experiences.

With that out of the way, below are part 1 some basic guidelines I wish I'd been told in undergrad rather than "you need to see how high you can get your GRE/apply out of state/it's so competitive/apply to 58758977778 schools". I hope they help you, and I will send a part 2 as well ❤️

- Your letter of intent needs to be centered around the school you're applying to and why you're interested in studying there and what specific SLP interests you have. My first mistake with my first letter was talking about what my inspiration was to get into the field. They get a lot of those. Stick to a more professional, clinical focus. Research each school a bit and name drop any professor working with areas you're interested in. In my successful one, I name-dropped a past favorite professor of mine because they are Hanen certified and I had become interested in the Hanen program during my work as an SLPA.

- Try to apply early, but if executive dysfunction trips you up as it did me, just make sure you know deadlines and get the documents in by the given time. Keep a list of deadlines for each school, and forgive yourself if you miss one and can't apply there.

- Try to get to know your professors a bit, even if it's just by acquaintance, and participate in class. You don't even have to make amazing grades or be a true teacher's pet. Just tune into the discussions, and when there's something interesting to chime in on and you have something to contribute, chime in on discussion. If you see something cool about language development online, send it to your professors! They will remember you took the lessons off campus and applied them to real life. I once literally sent a screenshot of a Tumblr post discussing cool and cute things kids do during their language development (such as referring to a cricket sound as a night because you hear them at night) to a professor whose classes I really enjoyed. She still remembers me fondly to this day, and she was instrumental in helping me get into grad school.

- Be open to a gap year, whether elective or not, because you can build experiences during that year that will help you get into grad school. I applied right after I graduated with my Bachelor's, and was rejected from both schools I applied to. I was beyond heartbroken and actually went into a short depression. I picked myself up, dusted myself off, and worked as a preschool teacher for eight months while I looked for a supervisor to help me get my SLPA license. The preschool and SLPA experiences I had were also instrumental in helping me get in, because they showed I was more seasoned and prepared for the clinical world.

How the FUCK do you apply for grad school. Cuz like. Idek where to start. Do I go to a website. Is there a manual for this??

I could??? Move to another state??? That I've never been to???

Terrifying. What is this outside-my-comfort-zone bullshit.

[i-llbehere]

After offering to be scoped in one of my classes, here are some amusing quotes that have been said to me:

“You have a pretty larynx.” - my neighbor, who is a working SLP who I sent a picture of my FEES to

“You have a beautiful epiglottis.” - the professor who was scoping me after accidentally hitting my epiglottis and one of the other students saying ‘I thought you said I hate your epiglottis not I hit your epiglottis.’

“You have a perfect swallow.” - the other professor who was doing FEES that evening who was slightly upset because I had no residue after swallowing.

[thecraftywriter]

You all don't understand the dopamine hits I get at work when I get to explain to families that speaking multiple languages at home doesn't cause or contribute to speech delays/disorders.