im only halfway through but this is definitely the video I needed! Im currently an assistant teacher, so what you said about loving children, but not wanting to be in the classroom setting really spoke to me. I have a class of 30 kids that im with from 7am-4pm & it feels like a lot. This videos helping me to think deeper about speech pathology.
The beginning of your video described what I was going through! I loved English and convinced myself to be a teacher because I thought that was all I could do. This was an eye opener. Thanks for posting this!
Hi! Thank you so much for your video, I feel like I've gained much needed clarity 😭 I'm a junior in high school and I'm currently deciding on special education teaching/slp for uni. Defintely related to a lot of what you said, and now I think I see myself leaning towards slp slightly more. I've always loved English and became interested in science too but up until recently I couldn't find a major that combined both, I love working with kids and educating them, and now after you mentioned a lot of these points I believe my personality may fit slp a little more than teaching. Thank you so much 🙌
Hey! Aw I love that! Thank you for sharing I love hearing about other people's thoughts/experiences. It definitely is a tricky decision but follow your gut or try it out and see how it goes! :)
Hi thanks for this video! I am considering pursuing speech pathology but I’m just not 100% sure if it is the right career for me haha, I’m really indecisive 😩 and it’s especially hard to decide without getting the chance to shadow anyone (no SLP in my area allows shadowing because of covid-19) In your opinion, what is the most important personality trait an SLP should have? And was there any times where you thought being an SLP wasn’t for you? What is your least favourite part of the job?
Totally understandable! Covid has made things pretty hard to observe. I think the most important personality trait to have is flexibility. Sessions change and even within the session you have to be willing to adapt to whatever comes your way like if the client isn’t understanding the lesson or is having a bad day or there’s a fire drill and you have to miss a student. Or the opposite and the client is doing well you have to adapt to make it harder for them. (Here’s a week in my SLP life if you want to check it out instead of observing th-cam.com/video/2W4eAycyxnk/w-d-xo.html ) Also I have definitely had days where I wanted to give up and I doubted my ability to be successful in this profession. BUT then I take a step back and look at all the clients I have helped so far and take it one day at a time because sometimes it’s daunting looking at everything you have to learn. So I’ve learned to take it one assignment and one client at a time because even just being in grad school I’ve made a huge difference in my client’s ability to communicate. My least favorite part as many would say is the documentation (report writing, progress report writing if in a school) but it’s honestly not hard and I try to get it done right away so I can move onto the next thing. Other than that I love how we treat such a diverse population and every time I tell someone I’m studying to become a SLP, they mention they know someone who needed one or they themselves had one as a child and are forever thankful for them.
hii! really glad i found your channel, i've been searching for SLP youtubers to fuel me. Do you know anyone from your batch pursuing SLP that did their undergrad in other fields besides Communication Science & Disorders? Im currently completing my bachelors in Special Education but im really set on doing my masters in SLP.
Hi thanks for joining me!! Everyone from my undergrad did their bachelors in CSD. I think it’s easier to have the background in it BUT you can definitely still do it and I say go for it! You just have to take prerequisite courses and then apply to a masters program. I also think it is great to have a background in special education. That knowledge will be so beneficial! 🥰
Angela, I did my undergrad in psychology thinking I wanted to do school counseling. After learning about SLP, my undergrad degree didn't not meet the pre reqs for grad school. So I did an online post-bac program through CSU San Marcos. I am now in my last semester of grad school for SLP! You can do it!
Hii, I’m so glad I found you. I’m a sophomore studying education with a concentration in Spanish. (To teach Spanish to adolescents) but I can’t help the feeling of wanting to be an SLP, since I had a speech delay and needed one. I love the one to one communication but I get burned out quickly. Do you feel that way? Teaching would be less stress because it’s more giving the students the tools to learn. Is grad school a lot of money? And do you think I can be a teacher and then apply to a grad school? Or should I transfer as a junior? I feel like I’m too late. Thank you for the resources.
Hi! I had several friends who switched to SLP as a sophomore in undergrad so it’s definitely not too late but just might have to take an extra class or two. You can also be a bilingual SLP (Spanish &english). I feel like there’s days you can feel burnt out no matter what you’re doing but each student/client I work with is so different that it’s fun. I personally think teaching is more stress because you have 20ish kids to manage. Grad school all depends on where you go honestly. I went to a state school because there’s standard material they have to teach you. Whether you pay $40,000 or $100,000 is up to you but where you get your diploma doesn’t matter in the end. As far as teaching first you could do that and apply to grad school absolutely but you would just have to take the prerequisite courses before applying. Feel free to DM me on insta with more questions @emilyydavio or check out my grad school playlist! Then you can decide further, good luck! 😊
I love your video! I am about to transfer to get my communication disorder bachelors . I am nervous feeling like I may not be smart enough , even though I’ve always gotten good grades but I feel like I need to work on memorization more than others . How difficult was the coursework and clinical studies for you?? Your feedback is much appreciated . Thanks so much
Thanks girl! Don’t doubt yourself though! It’s not about being smart it’s just about doing your best, studying the best way that works for you and taking each step one at a time. The coursework is difficult but you have your classmates and professors to lean on and like I said you take it one assignment, one class and one year at a time. Then before you know it you’ll have graduated! 😊 feel free to DM me or ask more questions here! @emilyydavio
Hi!! Im currently studying Primary and Special Education at Uni right now. But lately I’m thinking alot if it’s the right choice for me. I have been thinking speech pathology, but i have learning disabilities, so im not sure if im smart enough to do that course. Im not sure really? 😅
hey! i've been accepted to a masters program which is great. i've always been interested in english and am very creative but also like structure - do you find it is a creative profession? sometimes i worry that working in a medical setting (with respirators, feeding tubes, people with serious illness etc) could perhaps be daunting and depressing over-time? i know it's not the only setting a SLP can work in - however could you share your thoughts on it would be amazing!
Thank you for posting and sharing this video! I’m looking into this field! I found this field to be interesting! I’m in the process of obtaining my Associate of Arts in Teaching and plan on looking into obtaining a Bachelors in Communication science and disorders. Any tips or advice for me as I begin to explore more of this field? 😀
That’s so awesome! It is definitely a great choice if you align with the aspects I mentioned. I would look into all the areas SLPs treat because some people think SLPs only have one job and we’re really capable of much more so you might end up being that much more interested! Good luck and feel free to ask more questions or DM me on Instagram! 😊
@@BB23573 Me too! That’s what’s cool about grad school because you have different placements to see what you like and experience different settings/ages
Hi I went to shadow in a private pediatric practice and the owner kind of scared me because she told me that Slp is not sunshines and rainbows, she told me that i would have to be able to deal with kids with behavior issues that will hit you, spit on you etc. Can you give some insight? Thanks
Hi! Really good question! I agree there is a behavior management component to the job because we work with a variety of disorders. HOWEVER, this is mainly based on what setting you work in and the population you work with. I wouldn’t let that component deter you! You get a lot of support in this field and will learn what works best with each student. For example some of my students who demonstrate difficult behaviors benefit from a token system and that works for them. I personally have never been hit and typically those students have a paraprofessional with them to help or a parent that sits in. DM me for more specific info and I’d love to share more! 😊 @emilyydavio
It's actually both! You learn in detail how the brain processes speech and how your body coordinates several muscles to produce it. SLPs also provide swallowing intervention which is medical as well. The medical aspect is kind of the background piece you have to be familiar with to then know how and what to 'teach' in terms of intervention and how the client can best progress.
@@emilyyelizabethdavio Thank you very much for the informations.When i was 11,i was really afraid to talk in class because i had realised that i had got a problem with the l and r. So,i didint want to say words with those letters in my classes just to not be yelled. Then,i went to a speech phatologist,the truth is i didint want but at the first course,i loved the teacher and the things we did. At the end of the year,i realised that this woman changed my life forever,she gave me the opportunity to love and trust my voice.I was so proud for that and from that day,i choose to be one of those beautiful people.Thanks a lot and i wish the best to you!
@@Penelopenik22 Wow that’s so awesome thank you for sharing! I’m glad to hear you gained confidence and want to pass that on. Thank you and good luck to you as well!
If you do not mind my asking, how did you go to the service trip in Morocco. I have been there before, but purely for vacation. I love the culture, food, etc. and would love to go for a service trip.
I was involved in a leadership and community service group at my school in undergrad and a professor was planning the trip and offered it to our group. I was actually the only one to take the chance and go so I didn’t know anybody! But I agree I love learning about other cultures and foods. I have a playlist with all of the Morocco videos too 😊
Hi I really enjoyed your video and I subscribed to your channel! I was just wondering if some slps become audiologists. I think I could handle the work and I love both field.
Hey girl thank you! YES it is possible to do both it just takes a little longer. In undergrad you take both audiology and speech classes because they go hand in hand and often times people see which one they love more and go in that direction. Either way it is possible though!
im only halfway through but this is definitely the video I needed! Im currently an assistant teacher, so what you said about loving children, but not wanting to be in the classroom setting really spoke to me. I have a class of 30 kids that im with from 7am-4pm & it feels like a lot. This videos helping me to think deeper about speech pathology.
The beginning of your video described what I was going through! I loved English and convinced myself to be a teacher because I thought that was all I could do. This was an eye opener. Thanks for posting this!
Aw I’m so glad! 😊 I for sure thought I had to go the teacher route and I’m happy I listened to my gut because I love what I’m doing now!
I love your passion and attitude!! Im a freshman in undergrad and on the path to being an SLP :) thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much! That’s so exciting welcome to the SLP crew! Everyone is very supportive of each other at least in my experience 😊
Hi! Thank you so much for your video, I feel like I've gained much needed clarity 😭 I'm a junior in high school and I'm currently deciding on special education teaching/slp for uni. Defintely related to a lot of what you said, and now I think I see myself leaning towards slp slightly more. I've always loved English and became interested in science too but up until recently I couldn't find a major that combined both, I love working with kids and educating them, and now after you mentioned a lot of these points I believe my personality may fit slp a little more than teaching. Thank you so much 🙌
Hey! Aw I love that! Thank you for sharing I love hearing about other people's thoughts/experiences. It definitely is a tricky decision but follow your gut or try it out and see how it goes! :)
This video was very helpful! I’m currently deciding between teaching and SLP. It’s so nice to see how passionate you are about this field!
Thank you! So glad it was helpful! Definitely a hard decision but follow your gut 🥰
So glad I came across your video. I’m majoring in education, but I’m interested in doing speech pathology.
Welcome! 😊 You could always try taking a couple classes and see if you’re interested. Some of the speech classes count as electives too
Hi thanks for this video! I am considering pursuing speech pathology but I’m just not 100% sure if it is the right career for me haha, I’m really indecisive 😩 and it’s especially hard to decide without getting the chance to shadow anyone (no SLP in my area allows shadowing because of covid-19)
In your opinion, what is the most important personality trait an SLP should have? And was there any times where you thought being an SLP wasn’t for you? What is your least favourite part of the job?
Totally understandable! Covid has made things pretty hard to observe. I think the most important personality trait to have is flexibility. Sessions change and even within the session you have to be willing to adapt to whatever comes your way like if the client isn’t understanding the lesson or is having a bad day or there’s a fire drill and you have to miss a student. Or the opposite and the client is doing well you have to adapt to make it harder for them. (Here’s a week in my SLP life if you want to check it out instead of observing th-cam.com/video/2W4eAycyxnk/w-d-xo.html ) Also I have definitely had days where I wanted to give up and I doubted my ability to be successful in this profession. BUT then I take a step back and look at all the clients I have helped so far and take it one day at a time because sometimes it’s daunting looking at everything you have to learn. So I’ve learned to take it one assignment and one client at a time because even just being in grad school I’ve made a huge difference in my client’s ability to communicate. My least favorite part as many would say is the documentation (report writing, progress report writing if in a school) but it’s honestly not hard and I try to get it done right away so I can move onto the next thing. Other than that I love how we treat such a diverse population and every time I tell someone I’m studying to become a SLP, they mention they know someone who needed one or they themselves had one as a child and are forever thankful for them.
I’ll check out that video right now! Thank you so much for helping!
@@israa.a02 Absolutely I’m happy to help! 😊 feel free to DM me if you have more questions or comment others if you think of them!
Thank you so much for this video 💛 your passion is so inspiring and gives me hope
I’m so glad!! Don’t give up you got this! 💜
hii! really glad i found your channel, i've been searching for SLP youtubers to fuel me. Do you know anyone from your batch pursuing SLP that did their undergrad in other fields besides Communication Science & Disorders? Im currently completing my bachelors in Special Education but im really set on doing my masters in SLP.
Hi thanks for joining me!! Everyone from my undergrad did their bachelors in CSD. I think it’s easier to have the background in it BUT you can definitely still do it and I say go for it! You just have to take prerequisite courses and then apply to a masters program. I also think it is great to have a background in special education. That knowledge will be so beneficial! 🥰
Angela, I did my undergrad in psychology thinking I wanted to do school counseling. After learning about SLP, my undergrad degree didn't not meet the pre reqs for grad school. So I did an online post-bac program through CSU San Marcos. I am now in my last semester of grad school for SLP! You can do it!
Hii, I’m so glad I found you. I’m a sophomore studying education with a concentration in Spanish. (To teach Spanish to adolescents) but I can’t help the feeling of wanting to be an SLP, since I had a speech delay and needed one. I love the one to one communication but I get burned out quickly. Do you feel that way? Teaching would be less stress because it’s more giving the students the tools to learn. Is grad school a lot of money? And do you think I can be a teacher and then apply to a grad school? Or should I transfer as a junior? I feel like I’m too late. Thank you for the resources.
Hi! I had several friends who switched to SLP as a sophomore in undergrad so it’s definitely not too late but just might have to take an extra class or two. You can also be a bilingual SLP (Spanish &english). I feel like there’s days you can feel burnt out no matter what you’re doing but each student/client I work with is so different that it’s fun. I personally think teaching is more stress because you have 20ish kids to manage. Grad school all depends on where you go honestly. I went to a state school because there’s standard material they have to teach you. Whether you pay $40,000 or $100,000 is up to you but where you get your diploma doesn’t matter in the end. As far as teaching first you could do that and apply to grad school absolutely but you would just have to take the prerequisite courses before applying. Feel free to DM me on insta with more questions @emilyydavio or check out my grad school playlist! Then you can decide further, good luck! 😊
I love your video! I am about to transfer to get my communication disorder bachelors . I am nervous feeling like I may not be smart enough , even though I’ve always gotten good grades but I feel like I need to work on memorization more than others . How difficult was the coursework and clinical studies for you?? Your feedback is much appreciated . Thanks so much
Thanks girl! Don’t doubt yourself though! It’s not about being smart it’s just about doing your best, studying the best way that works for you and taking each step one at a time. The coursework is difficult but you have your classmates and professors to lean on and like I said you take it one assignment, one class and one year at a time. Then before you know it you’ll have graduated! 😊 feel free to DM me or ask more questions here! @emilyydavio
Hi!! Im currently studying Primary and Special Education at Uni right now. But lately I’m thinking alot if it’s the right choice for me. I have been thinking speech pathology, but i have learning disabilities, so im not sure if im smart enough to do that course. Im not sure really? 😅
hey! i've been accepted to a masters program which is great. i've always been interested in english and am very creative but also like structure - do you find it is a creative profession? sometimes i worry that working in a medical setting (with respirators, feeding tubes, people with serious illness etc) could perhaps be daunting and depressing over-time? i know it's not the only setting a SLP can work in - however could you share your thoughts on it would be amazing!
Thank you for posting and sharing this video! I’m looking into this field! I found this field to be interesting! I’m in the process of obtaining my Associate of Arts in Teaching and plan on looking into obtaining a Bachelors in Communication science and disorders. Any tips or advice for me as I begin to explore more of this field? 😀
That’s so awesome! It is definitely a great choice if you align with the aspects I mentioned. I would look into all the areas SLPs treat because some people think SLPs only have one job and we’re really capable of much more so you might end up being that much more interested! Good luck and feel free to ask more questions or DM me on Instagram! 😊
I really want to work in a school setting( preschool or elementary)or pediatrics.😀Thank you for your response!
@@BB23573 Me too! That’s what’s cool about grad school because you have different placements to see what you like and experience different settings/ages
Hi I went to shadow in a private pediatric practice and the owner kind of scared me because she told me that Slp is not sunshines and rainbows, she told me that i would have to be able to deal with kids with behavior issues that will hit you, spit on you etc. Can you give some insight? Thanks
Hi! Really good question! I agree there is a behavior management component to the job because we work with a variety of disorders. HOWEVER, this is mainly based on what setting you work in and the population you work with. I wouldn’t let that component deter you! You get a lot of support in this field and will learn what works best with each student. For example some of my students who demonstrate difficult behaviors benefit from a token system and that works for them. I personally have never been hit and typically those students have a paraprofessional with them to help or a parent that sits in. DM me for more specific info and I’d love to share more! 😊 @emilyydavio
I love your video. Do you think speech pathology is a medical job or more just like teaching?
It's actually both! You learn in detail how the brain processes speech and how your body coordinates several muscles to produce it. SLPs also provide swallowing intervention which is medical as well. The medical aspect is kind of the background piece you have to be familiar with to then know how and what to 'teach' in terms of intervention and how the client can best progress.
@@emilyyelizabethdavio Thank you very much for the informations.When i was 11,i was really afraid to talk in class because i had realised that i had got a problem with the l and r. So,i didint want to say words with those letters in my classes just to not be yelled. Then,i went to a speech phatologist,the truth is i didint want but at the first course,i loved the teacher and the things we did. At the end of the year,i realised that this woman changed my life forever,she gave me the opportunity to love and trust my voice.I was so proud for that and from that day,i choose to be one of those beautiful people.Thanks a lot and i wish the best to you!
@@Penelopenik22 Wow that’s so awesome thank you for sharing! I’m glad to hear you gained confidence and want to pass that on. Thank you and good luck to you as well!
Thanks girl
No problem glad it helped! 😊
If you do not mind my asking, how did you go to the service trip in Morocco. I have been there before, but purely for vacation. I love the culture, food, etc. and would love to go for a service trip.
I was involved in a leadership and community service group at my school in undergrad and a professor was planning the trip and offered it to our group. I was actually the only one to take the chance and go so I didn’t know anybody! But I agree I love learning about other cultures and foods. I have a playlist with all of the Morocco videos too 😊
Hi I really enjoyed your video and I subscribed to your channel! I was just wondering if some slps become audiologists. I think I could handle the work and I love both field.
Hey girl thank you! YES it is possible to do both it just takes a little longer. In undergrad you take both audiology and speech classes because they go hand in hand and often times people see which one they love more and go in that direction. Either way it is possible though!
Aww! Thank you for taking the time to reply and answer my questions! I really appreciate it. Can’t wait to see more of your videos! 🙂
@@Eclipse-e9r Of course! Thank you for the support 😊
No problem! I enjoy all of the videos! 🙂