Do you want to know why I became a speech pathologist? Back in 1999, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Spanish and a minor in business. I interviewed through the business school for positions and I was able to find a job outside of Chicago working for Kraft Foods. I moved to the suburbs of Chicago…
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Getting geared up to take the Praxis can feel like a daunting task. I took the test in 2006 (yes, I’m old) while I was just finishing up my master’s degree from Northwestern University. I passed the first time I took it and you will too — because you’re a badass! Here’s how: It’s not as bad as you think. For me…
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“Should I go contract?” is a question that comes up frequently for speech-language pathologists at all stages of their careers. Some SLPs are just starting out and others are mid-career, but feel ready for a change. Since I’ve worked both as a contract speech path and I’ve been hired directly by various school districts, I have insight into both experiences. Pros Substantially…
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When a speech path is first starting out, it can be tough to figure out the difference between diagnostic terms in evaluation reports, especially when they sound so similar. Additionally, when parents hears a diagnosis during an eligibility meeting, it can be pretty confusing. Here are some issues that come up: The speech pathologist said my daughter has a language delay. What…
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Spanish is my second language and one that I started learning in eighth grade through college when I majored in Spanish. Because of that, I don’t have native proficiency in Spanish, but I am fluent. I never participated in bilingual education as a child, but in graduate school I learned about special education as well as bilingual education. However, where I…
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