The End of the Tunnel
It's a Wrap
closing one door, opening another
As I completed my final day of my final clinical practicum experience Friday, I felt a sigh of relief. As this chapter closes in my journey of becoming a speech-language pathologist, I am humbled by the opportunities I have had during my time at Brescia University. I have met some AMAZING speech therapists both educationally and professionally. Even my worst experiences have provided me with growth as a clinician and molded me into a better version of myself. It is an understatement to say that I am ecstatic about where the next chapter of my journey leads me!
At this point, I still prefer working with the pediatric population rather than adults but with my most recent experience I am much more open to working with the adult population in conjunction with the pediatric population. I really enjoyed making an impact on the lives of those I encountered in the inpatient rehabilitation setting and all of the relationships I built with the team. Due to my unexpected changes in placement, I did not get to spend long at the hospital inpatient rehabilitation setting but it was very rewarding, and I learned so much in the short time I was there.
During my time this hospital setting I got to assist in a Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) <which I thought I would not like, but was I wrong> it was soo amazing and I never thought that I would be so intrigued by watching someone's active swallow. It was such a great learning experience, and I had a great guide who very thoroughly talked me through all the aspects of the study. Also, during my last day onsite I got to work with my first linguistically diverse patient who is Burmese and did not speak English. I used the Versatile Interpreting Services (VIS) to provide treatment, which was another great educational experience with this population. I am forever grateful for the opportunity this hospital has given me, preparing me for independent clinical practice.
Thank you for following my educational journey in fulfilling my lifelong dream of becoming a speech-language pathologist. It has not always been easy, but it has been so much fun, and I have learned an immense amount of knowledge in these past two years. I am so ready to walk across that stage and receive my diploma which will gratify my efforts. I will soon find employment and take my Praxis exam to gain credentials in the profession I have so longed for.
Join me, as I take a leap into this next chapter of life balancing professional goals and life as a wife and mother ❤
Blogroll
Darla Gardner's blog provides helpful information for speech-language pathologists in various settings.
Rebecca Reinking's blog shares information specific to speech sound disorders (SSD).
The Gift of Gab is a blog by Jessica, where she gives tips, tricks, and strategies to focus on teaching.
B The Impact blog created by Alexandra Barrera to empower disadvantaged youth to achieve goals and success.
The Little Lady Bug Shop blog by Jacqueline Ortiz discusses ways to celebrate culture and diversity in the school setting and why it's important.
Digital SLP, Jessica Cassity, shares her experience as an SLP through the Speech Space podcast. In this post she shares tips and resources for effective collaboration.
Global Teletherapy platform includes a blog with several posts encompassing interprofessional practice (IPP) and collaboration. Howard Goode and Elana Shinkle, MA, CCC-SLP provide an explanation and tips for school-based SLPs for IPP. Click here and here to go directly to these resources.
(no picture of authors on website)The Speech Bubble SLP, Maureen Wilson, is a school-based SLP, sharing her experience in this post with ASHA's Ethics in Confidentiality and how to advocate for an adequate space to deliver students with effective therapy and keep files confidential.
Dr. Mary Huston with blog Speech Adventures, discusses in this post about the Rule of Ethics III and conflict of interest.
The Speech in Motion blog, features five therapists who believe children learn best when they are "supported, safe, and heard." These therapists use Hippotherapy (horse therapy), through the use of equine movement as a therapy tool. In several posts they support the use through ethical consideration.
Jenna, with Speech Room News provides a blog with a broad range of treatment topics, paperwork shortcuts, clinical fellowship 101, school based SLP 101, and an IEP goal bank. The activities she creates are top notch and perfect for the student populations.
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