patient quotes
Something a blessed patient might say when they didn’t hear you.
*squeeze bridge of nose, shake head, look down and huff*
A staff member might say this to signal to everyone else it is time to stop using benefit time
“Go ahead and clock out of ensign u for me”
Something a staff member might do while entering a small office full of speech therapists
*lip bite, arm pointing, other frat boy mannerisms*
Something a therapist might say to another therapist who is trying to deescalate an aggressive patient and clearly needs help.
“I’ll go get help”
Something a patient might say as a bid for affection and there’s no available seating
“Do you wanna sit in my lap?”
A slack jaw response a patient might have when they hear something they don’t agree with during their 38 minute treatment
*chin down, slack jaw, shake head no*
A staff member might say this to a room full of dehydrated, lady speech therapists in an attempt to aid them in their time of need
“Hand over your jugs”
Something a staff member might do when they want you to repeat what you said because they didn’t hear you the first time.
*finger behind ear to push it forward and a squint*
Something a HOH patient might say when any lady walks in and is craving their preferred dairy product
“Hey baby! will you get me a boost?”
Something a patient might say when they are asked to stand up once in their 38 minute session.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” (throw arms up in air)
*double over and start snapping fingers*
Something a white, primarily english speaking patient might say in greeting
que pasooooooo
Something a empathetic staff member might do to show emotional support and understanding regardless of how ridiculous the content
*empathetic head nod*
Something a patient might say when they want attention from a staff member…. Regardless of job title
“NURSE”
Something a strong patient might do to signal acknowledgement to any of the speech therapists in the facility
*playful punch in the arm*
A staff member might say when he is “shocked” to see all of his coworkers in the same place he sees them every morning
“Woah ho ho ho!”
Something multiple staff members (typically 5) might do when super important hot gossip needs to be shared.
*close the speech door for a speech meeting*
Something an unmotivated patient might say after a therapist attempting to entice them with a yummy little snack.
“No no no, don’t give me no treats, I ain’t ya puppy”
*make bacon cereal*
A staff member might say this to inform you that you are doing something wrong but they have no intention of reporting/doing anything about it
“I’m not the cops”
something a staff member might do as a tactile stim that plays homage to their Halloween costume
*donkey lip pop*