Speech Language Pathologist

SLP

1

What does SLP stand for?

Speech-Language Pathologist

2

Who do SLPs mainly work with?

Children with speech, language, or communication challenges

3

Name one common goal in SLP therapy.

Helping a child speak clearly or improve communication skills.

4

What type of professional helps children who stutter or have delayed speech?

A pediatric SLP

5

Name one setting where pediatric SLPs often work.

Schools, clinics, hospitals, or early-intervention programs

Education

1

How many years of university are usually needed to become a pediatric SLP?

Six years (four-year bachelor’s + two-year master’s)

2

Name one high school subject that helps prepare for this career.

Language Arts, Math, Second Language, or Child Development

3

What must SLPs in BC do before they can practice?

Register with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals (CSHBC).

4

Name one common undergraduate degree for SLPs.

Linguistics, Psychology, or Communication Sciences.

5

During their graduate program, what hands-on experience do SLP students get?

Supervised clinical placements with children.

Small Talkers

1

What is Small Talkers?

A private speech and language clinic for children.

2

Who runs Small Talkers?

Suraya Kassam

3

Name one way Small Talkers helps children.

Using games, worksheets, or fun activities to practice speech.

4

Small Talkers helps children up to what age?

18 years old

5

Name one professional skill that Small Talkers emphasizes when working with kids.

Patience, creativity, or making sessions engaging and supportive

Specializations

1

Name one specialization in pediatric speech-language pathology.

Stuttering, Autism and Social Communication, Feeding and Swallowing, or AAC

2

What does AAC stand for?

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

3

Why might an SLP specialize?

To focus on a particular area of therapy or take on leadership/research roles.

4

Name one area of therapy for children with developmental challenges.

Social communication, feeding therapy, or speech sound therapy.

5

Name a leadership role an experienced SLP could pursue.

Supervisor, practice coordinator, researcher, or teacher.

Random

1

What is the chemical symbol for water?

H2O

2

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

3

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

4

What force keeps us on the ground and causes objects to fall?

Gravity

5

Which organ in the human body is primarily responsible for filtering blood?

Kidneys