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100

The acronym for speech-language pathology

SLP

100

The acronym NSSLHA stands for..

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

100

What is the exam you have to take after grad school to become a clinician? 

Praxis

100

Loves his famous mac and cheese at the SLHS holiday party 

Dr. Nathaniel Whitmal

100

Her birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day

Jillian 

200

Ages speech pathologists treat

All ages, from birth to death

200

True or False?

UMass NSSLHA and National NSSLHA are the same thing.

False. UMass NSSLHA is a chapter of the National NSSLHA.

200

Is a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology necessary in  order to pursue a master's degree?

No

200

Loves science fiction (books/movies)

Dr. Jenny Mack

200

Got her driver’s license during a tropical storm

Sarah

300

Service delivery areas in speech-language pathology

Articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive/expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive communication, social communication, communication modalities

300

What is one meeting activity that we have hosted this or last semester?

Thick It, Pumpkin Painting, Valentines Crafts, Grad Student Night, Health Professionals Night, Name in IPA, Kahoot 

300

How long is your Clinicial Fellowship (CF) typically after graduate school? (Answer in months, or hours)

Around 9 months, 36 weeks, 1,260 hours

300

Loves her car Lucille

Dr. Rost (Gwyneth)

300

Is currently studying abroad

Paulina

400

Examples of SLP work settings

Everywhere!!!
Private practices, physicians' offices, hospitals, schools, colleges & universities, rehabilitation centers, long-term & residential health care facilities

400

What is our fundraiser for this semester? (so far)

Panera

400

Name one character trait that an SLP must have to be successful

Empathy, flexibility, compassion, etc

400

Loves green and also plaid

Dr. Gooler

400

Did gymnastics for 5 years and still has some of her skills

Becca
500

True or False? You need to receive a masters degree in Speech Pathology in order to become a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

True! You can work as an SLPA right from Undergrad. However, in order to become a licensed SLP you must attend a two years masters program. 

500

What was our fundraiser last semester?

Chipotle (or Apparel)

500

What does CCC-SLP stand for?

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology

500

Loves phonetics

Jill Hoover

500

She didn’t know what a Market Basket was until last year

Claire