The basics
The acronym for speech-language pathology
SLP
The acronym NSSLHA stands for..
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
What is the exam you have to take after grad school to become a clinician?
Praxis
Loves ears
Dr. Rominger
Played Gabriella in her 8th grade production of High School Musical
Leah
Ages speech pathologists treat
All ages, from birth to death
True or False?
IC NSSLHA and National NSSLHA are the same thing.
False. IC NSSLHA is a chapter of the National NSSLHA.
Is a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology necessary in order to pursue a master's degree?
No
Obsessed with larynges
Dr. HC
Can label the US map
Lauren
Service delivery areas in speech-language pathology
Articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive/expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive communication, social communication, communication modalities
What is one meeting theme that we have hosted this year?
Grad talk, ice cream social, paint and sip, professional panel, world hearing day, student advocacy day, etc.
Education and training needed to become a speech-language pathologist
What is a master's degree in speech language pathology, clinical practicum hours,licensure and certification through ASHA, 1260 hours of post-graduate clinical work
Dr. Hajjar
Has a pet bird
Sarah
Examples of SLP work settings
Everywhere!!!
Private practices, physicians' offices, hospitals, schools, colleges & universities, rehabilitation centers, long-term & residential health care facilities
When was NSSLHA established?
1972
Name one character trait that an SLP must have to be successful
Empathy, flexibility, compassion, etc
Obsessed with maaavelous tiktoks
Ms. Pitti
Has never broken a bone
True or False?
SLPs work with people who don't have speech, language, or swallowing disorders.
True. SLPs also work with people who want to learn how to communicate more effectively (i.e. accent modification/other forms of communication enhancement)
How much money did we raise for Polar Plunge this year?
$2,050
What does CCC-SLP stand for?
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Loves phonetics
Dr. Hewitt
Adopted a kitten named Jasper
Jordan