Hey future SLPs! If you are in your first semester of grad school, here are 5 tips to keep in mind:

1. Get a journal/planner: Organization and time management are crucial for your first semester because you’ll probably be LOADED with classes and possibly, clinical placements. This is especially important if you are working while going to grad school.

2. Review! Take time after your classes to look over your notes/lectures and rewrite them in a way that you understand. If you’re not a writing/reading learner, adjust or add to your notes to fit your needs. (E.g. recordings, YouTube videos, better diagrams, 3D models, etc.)

3. Ask questions: Don’t avoid asking for clarification during your lectures or clinical placements and think “I’ll figure it out later.” While you may figure it out, you are paying to learn so it’s better to ask your professors and supervisors what they are teaching.

4. Sign up for your school's NSSHLA chapter! There are so many events with speakers with different speech and language specialities sharing insights for networking opportunities, clinical placement ideas, and becoming a successful SLP.

5. Be kind to yourself! Grad school can be overwhelming, but remember you’re there to learn and grow as a (future) SLP.

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!

If you're all about tech and speech therapy, I had a great interview with Barbara Fernandez (aka Geek Barbara) about entrepreneurship. She has her own business called Smarty Symbols that's helped SLPs across the globe! Check out the episode on youtube.com/@pediatricspeechsisternetwork

Hello everyone! I just joined and am excited to be a part of this community!

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

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