Dr. Barrera is the owner of New York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology, P.C. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist (NY/NJ) & Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS) with extensive training in the evaluation & treatment of individuals with neurological condition. She is a recognized expert on the use of modalities (NMES, sEMG, neuromuscular taping, ultrasound) for speech and swallowing rehabilitation and provides clinical training courses globally.

Lois Jean Brady, SLP/AT Specialist from iTherapy shows us the Inner Voice app, which is an augmentative communication app that uses 3D video modeling.

Flexibility, a salary without a ceiling, and being your own boss. Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it?
You might be a seasoned therapist who’s burnt out from some of the constraints of your full time job, interested in earning an extra income, or a new grad just getting started as an SLP.
No matter the current stage in your career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, if you’ve thought of starting your own private practice, you certainly aren’t alone!

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Wondering how I stumbled upon this career of mine? It’s a funny story actually… I started working with children in high school and upon graduation decided to go to college to be a teacher. However, being a teacher just never felt “right” though I wanted a career revolving around children. One evening in college, I was out with friends at a bar (I spent quite a bit of my time there! HA!) when a man came up to me and handed me a notebook.

I am not an accountant or a lawyer; I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. Please do not misinterpret the following as advice for your situation. Below is a general how-to guide intended for the general solo practitioner.

A comfortable wearable assistive technology device for the deaf, a device for pressure injuries and bedsores, a biofluid based diagnostics tool to effectively manage central nervous system diseases and other neurodegenerative conditions, and an AI-powered mobile app that empowers the blind, were the four winning solutions at the recently concluded Techtonic: Innovation in Assistive Technology.

Wondering how I stumbled upon this career of mine? It’s a funny story actually. I started working with children in high school and upon graduation decided to go to college to be a teacher. However, being a teacher just never felt “right” though I wanted a career revolving around children. One evening in college, I was out with friends at a bar (I spent quite a bit of my time there! HA!) when a man came up to me and handed me a notebook.

he announcement of actor Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis is raising awareness of a common condition that few people recognize. More than two million Americans are living with aphasia.

Sit down with two clinical speech pathologists to hear all about the ins and outs of running your own speech pathology businesses!

By the end of this interview, viewers will know the difference between running a for profit and nonprofit business, how to start their own business, and some challenges faced as a clinician and business owner.