Although SLPs should consider the impact of trauma when working with multicultural populations, we should always know when to REFER. Do not stay out of our scope of practice. You can refer to the scope of practice here: https://www.asha.org/policy/sp2016-00343/

One way we can cultivate a trauma-informed mindset is to educate ourselves on how regulate our nervous systems!

Specialists should make it a PRIORITY to keep a trauma-informed approach in our daily practices!

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

In about a month, I'll be starting my last semester of graduate school at CSUN. My last clinical placement will be in a public school, so hopefully by the end of this week, I'll finally know what school I will be working as a graduate clinician. Any recommendations on navigating speech & language intervention in the schools?

I’m eager to share more details about how SLPs can be interventionists for domestic violence survivors. Stay tuned!

Artificial intelligence has incredible promise in education. While the national conversation about AI in education has focused on the negatives, such as students using generative AI — including ChatGPT — to write papers for them, less attention has focused on its potential benefits.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/21/artificial-intelligence-teachers-assistance-time/

I'm going LIVE tomorrow (7/19/2023) on Youtube with Jordyn Carroll for a discussion on Black hair and the phrase, "Don't Touch My Hair" in the profession and speech therapy. We're going LIVE at 3pm CT on YouTube LIVE! You can subscribe and get notified here: youtube.com/@pediatricspeechsisternetwork

Hey #speechies 🗣️ I know that graduate school can seem like a daunting journey but it’s important to remind ourselves that we are intelligent, capable, and amazing in every step of the way. Feeding into any type of negative self-talk will only cause our mental health to suffer so we must actively try to combat those feelings that are rooted in imposter syndrome. It’s easier said than done, so I wanted to share 5 things that are important to remember. Let me now if you want a Part 2!

⭐️5 things to remember in graduate school

1. You already have the skills you need to succeed.
2. Don’t be afraid to ask your questions!
3. The only people who don’t make mistakes, are the people who don’t try.
4. Aim to be a better person than you were yesterday, not in comparison to anyone else.
5. School is just one aspect of your life, it is not everything.

Which advice resonated with you?

Speech language pathology is a highly skilled career that requires advanced education and clinical training. To become a speech pathologist and earn a license in most states, you must complete an accredited master’s degree in speech pathology.

Keep reading to learn more about speech language pathology master’s programs, including admission requirements, common courses and potential job prospects for graduates.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/speech-therapy-masters-degree/