Slaying convo💬
What is a communication disorder?
When someone has trouble sending or receiving messages
What is ASHA?
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) 👩⚕️ – The boss babes of communication sciences.
What is Section 504 (Rehab Act 1973)
Schools must help students with disabilities.
what is an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
No guessing—only real research-backed methods.
What does the Frontal Lobe do
Speech, problem-solving, decision-making. (Motor)
What is Language Content (Semantics)?
The meaning of words and phrases (ex: knowing the diff between "slay" and "literal slay").
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist
The speech therapy queen helping people talk, understand, and communicate
What are Education Laws (IDEA, ADA, etc.)
Laws that protect people with disabilities in school & life.
What is Cultural Competence
Understanding & respecting all cultures & languages.
What does the Temporal Lobe do
Hearing & understanding words.
Explain Language Use (Pragmatics)
The social rules (ex: when to text "LOL" vs. actually laughing IRL).
What is an Audiologist?
The ear expert, checking if people can hear the tea.
Person-First Language
Child with autism
what is ASHA Code of Ethics
The rules for being a responsible, ethical SLP/Audiologist.
What does Parietal Lobe do
Feeling & spatial sense
What is a dialect?
Different ways of speaking the same language (ex: British vs. American English).
What is a Speech-Language Scientist & Hearing Scientist?
The brainy researchers making speech & hearing even better
Identity-First
Autistic child
What is LGBTQIA+ & Gender Diverse Inclusion
Using affirming pronouns and respecting identities in communication therapy.
What does the Occipital Lobe do
Vision & seeing words.
What is the difference between a communication disorder VS. a communication difference
Disorder: talking, understanding, or hearing issues
Difference: accents, dialects, bilingualism—still iconic
What is an Audiology Assistant
Helps audiologists but can’t diagnose hearing issues.
Prevalence of Communication Disorders
7.7%
What are Gender-Affirming Services
Helping trans & nonbinary people with voice therapy.
What is the Systems of Speech Production
Your body’s high-tech sound system