CSHA's SLP Work Setting Panel

1. If you are a bilingual SLP, is there an additional certification you need to prove you are fluent in your second language?

2. What was the process of getting your license like? Is it difficult?

3. I originally wanted to be a SLPA, now I'm thinking about skipping SLPA and become an SLP. Do you have any advice?

4. Do you have any non-verbal clients? If so how/what types of activities are you doing virtually?

5. I am learning about SALT software in one of my classes. Is there a specific type of setting that uses this software more? (School/Clinical)

1. Any advice for someone that is thinking of applying to grad school?

2. When were you sure that this was the career for you? When did you know you wanted to apply to grad school?

3. How often do you work with SLPA's?

4. Are you happy with the career that you chose, do you ever get overwhelmed with the amount of work?

5. What interested you the most about Speech-Language Pathology?

1. How did you choose the population you work with?

2. What advice do you have for someone trying to become an SLPA?

3. Do you have any tips for trying to get into a rehabilitative setting?

4. Do you think the SLP field is becoming more diverse?

5. What are the different types of professionals you typically work with?

1. What is the best advice you can give to someone who is debating between working in a school or hospital/clinical setting?

2. On days that seem repetitive/tough, how do you keep yourself motivated?

3. What is the hardest part about being a Speech-Language Pathologist?

4. What has been the most rewarding part about being a Speech-Language Pathologist?

5. How do you find a job in Communication Disorders that best suits you?

1. Was there ever a time when a client didn’t show any signs of improvement or wasn’t motivated to speak with you or any other SLP ? What did you do?

2. Did you ever have a specific moment that made you feel like you knew you wanted to become an SLP?

3. Do you have any advice for undergrad students trying to get into the SLP program?

4. How can undergrad students gain some experience that will impress grad schools we apply to for the SLP program?

1. What is a good technique to make a patient feel comfortable when evaluating?

2. How do you respond to a parent who feels therapy is not helping their child?

3. What strategies can be used when having group therapy with different diverse needs?

4. How do you remain current in the field?

5. How is therapy working out with Covid-19?

What are some things an SLP can do to foster positive, collaborative teamwork with their IEP/clinical teams?

Do you have an area of speciality and how did you choose it? (Or how did it choose you?)

I know SLPS can work with a wide range of age groups therefore what made you choose the population you work with?

Is it harder to land a job in a hospital setting or a school setting and why?

What kind of advice would you give someone who is applying to graduate school?

How did you have to modify your sessions during the pandemic? What worked the best and what didn’t work?

What made you decide what setting you wanted to work in?

1) What are some of the benefits as an SLP in working at a school vs working in a private practice or a clinic ?

2) Is there more of an opportunity of helping children in a school setting vs in a clinical setting ?

3) Do you have any advice when working with children who are in the Foster care system or who are going through a family separation issues ?

4) what are some of the differences of working as an SLP at a clinical level than at at school setting?

5) Is it unusual for SLP to go to homes to give treatment ? And what can you advise us when stepping into other peoples homes to provide a session

In your opinion what is the best and worst part about your job?

Any advice on how we should prepare ourselves for an SLP work interview?

4. What is the maximum caseload number you have seen?

5. Is there any enhancement for bilingual language skills?

1. How did you choose your work setting?

2. Do any of your work setting provide tuition support or reimbursement for approved skill training?

3. Are there any union dues? Association fees?

What are some successful strategies that you have used when working with families who might be resistant (or unhelpful, difficult, etc) to services?

What skills, attributes, or values do you think are important for future SLPs to develop in order to effectively serve our clients?