Hello everyone! If you celebrate Halloween, then Happy Halloween! Even if you don't, I hope y'all are having a great day!

For those of you that don't know, my instagram is @arybspeech and I have been sharing my grad school journey to my audience since 2021. Recently, I asked my audience if they had any questions about grad school, externships, the Praxis, student teaching, etc. I wanted to ask the Liricare community to weigh in on some of these topics since we all have different experiences and advice on how to navigate becoming an SLP. For more specific questions about different disorders like dysphagia, voice, etc., I will direct my questions in those Q&A groups.

So, my first question for you all is: What advice would you give an aspiring or licensed SLP if they are struggling with imposter syndrome?

Do you use wordless videos for pragmatic/language treatment and wonder where you can find the proof of its efficacy? Check out this article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-016-0098-5

P.S. If you're looking for EBP Google Scholar is an excellent resource. Happy treatment planning!

I was talking with a friend who said that she is considering doing her CFY in the medical setting because it's easier to transition from medical to the schools than the schools to the medical field. Is there a strategy like this that we should be aware of? Does it really matter which direction we take?

I am a new SLP about to work at a high school for the first time. Can someone offer different kinds of language activities for this population? Anything helps! Thank you

I'm so excited to see all of these aspiring speech pathologists on the site! Be sure to join the Q&A boards to help you get through clinicals!

"Praxis® mistake #3: Engaging in Negative Self-Talk! Often times when we’re pressured or stressed, It’s easy to lose sight of how AMAZING you are. Take hold of self-sabotaging thoughts and remind yourself you are right where you’re meant to be.

Be sure to tell your favorite Praxis® prepper!"

Praxis® mistake #2: You’re “Winging It”! We’ve ALL been guilty of this. In fact, it’s even natural for us to “wing it” with our session activities! However, “winging it” is not recommended for your professional certification exam.

Be sure to tell your favorite Praxis® prepper!

Praxis® mistake #1: You don’t have a set study plan! Having a study plan will keep you on the right track toward your goals! Although it might seem tedious, establish and following a study plan will keep you accountable and ease uncertainty.

Be sure to tell your favorite Praxis® prepper!

Hi everyone! In addition to my work as a cultural competency consultant and show host, I help coach aspiring SLPs and clinical fellows for the Praxis exam! Here are some Praxis® mistakes I notice that I'll cover over the next few days:
* Not having a study plan
* Winging it
* Engaging in negative self-talk
* Avoiding taking practice quizzes
* Having TOO many study materials

I'm going LIVE with Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP on Wednesday to talk about trauma-informed leadership in healthcare and education! Tune in here on 8/9/2023 at 5pm CST: youtube.com/@pediatricspeechsisternetwork