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Transcript of For Those Considering a Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders
http://www.asha.org/students/professions/overview/slp.htm
For Those Considering a Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Shannon Hall-Mills, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Florida State University
Who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists?
professionals in the area of human communication sciences and disorders who: evaluate treat conduct research advocate
work in schools, hospitals, businesses, in private practice, universities, research laboratories, and government agencies
work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older generations
ASHA Career Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OIcPbndZMo
The Patient’s Perspective Senator Giffords recovery story
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUKOBlZXdw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx3nfUKvrZ8
Excerpt with Stuttering from The King’s Speech:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zq3735M_kk&feature=fvwrel
A young boy with language impairment shares his experience:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpdjP0zHeBc
Dr. Grandin speaks about the brain of children with autism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcWx8UVhzpQ&feature=fvst
Importance of Language
language - our most “human” characteristic the “essence of human life” (Light, 1997)
essential to learning, working, enjoying family life and friends
multiple ways to express and understand language speaking, sign language, informal gestures,
writing, computerized communication
Who are speech-language pathologists?
professionals educated to assess and treat speech and language sometimes called speech therapists also assess and treat swallowing disorders and
literacy problems SLP’s work with full range of human
communication and disorders across the lifespan (infants to elderly)
What else do speech-language pathologists do?
train future professionals in colleges and universities
manage agencies, clinics, or private practices engage in research to enhance knowledge
about human communication develop new methods and assess
effectiveness of treatment approaches serve as expert witnesses in court
An example of SLP competencies: the “Big 9”
Articulation Fluency Voice and resonance Language Hearing Swallowing Cognitive aspects of
communication Social aspects of
communication Alternate communication
modalities
Future Outlook: Speech-Language Pathology
Number of positions in speech-language pathology expected to climb 11% between 2006 and 2016. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008-2009)
Excellent job opportunities in next 8 years especially if: you speak a second language are willing to work with aging population and at-risk child
populations are willing to relocate to geographic areas with great need
What does a speech-language pathologist earn?
Salaries of speech-language pathologists depend on educational background, specialty, experience, work setting, contract length, and geographical location.
In 2011, median salary was: Across healthcare settings: $65,000-70,000 (12
months) Across schools: $58,000 (9-10 months)
http://www.asha.org
What is a speech, language, and hearing scientist?
conduct research on which clinicians base their methods of assessment and intervention develop evidence-based methods
explore the biological, physical, and physiological processes involved in communication
collaborate with related professions (engineers, physicians, dentists, psychologists)
train future professionals and scientists
Academic Preparation: Speech-Language Pathologist graduate degree required: MS or MA (or more)
undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences linguistics, phonetics, anatomy and physiology, psychology, human
development, speech and hearing science, normal and abnormal communication development
speech, language, swallowing disorders - assessment and intervention, clinical and research experiences
Certificate of Clinical Competence graduate degree 375 hours of supervised clinical experience 36-week postgraduate clinical fellowship written exam
Audiology
study of: typical hearing hearing and balance disorders habilitation/rehabilitation
work encompasses: how hearing mechanism works hearing assessment treating children and adults with hearing loss retraining hearing in children and adults, including cochlear
implants
http://www.asha.org/students/professions/overview/audiology.htm
What specifically does an audiologist do?
identify, assess, and manage disorders of auditory, balance, and other neural systems
select, fit, and dispense amplification systems hearing aids
prevent hearing loss by providing and fitting hearing protective devices and education
involved in auditory and related research serve as expert witnesses in litigation
FSU Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
http://commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/ ranked 18th in graduate programs in communication disorders
by U.S. News and World Report Our programs in Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Science (BS) Limited entry (typically junior year) Students planning a career in SLP or AUD
Post-baccelaureate SLP Bridge Program 6 graduate prereq courses for people from other bachelor degree fields
Master of Science (MS) On-campus program Distance-learning program Competitive
PhD
Curriculum Overview
Undergraduates: designed to be completed in 4 semesters
basic building blocks of speech and language (anatomy, phonetics, neurological bases)
possibility for a “minor” in CSD Masters:
60 credit program - usually takes 6 semesters, including summers - last summer is internship
program covers all areas needed for certification some “lateral entry” students admitted but may take longer
Doctoral: can take 4-5 years depending on mentor competencies in research, teaching, service, and clinical supervision
http://commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/academic-programs-admissions/
SCSD @ FSU Clinic provides:
Speech-language services (all ages): Evaluations Therapy
Audiology services: Evaluations Hearing Aid Fitting *Cochlear Mapping
Research: Across the lifespan
Future: Veterans Clinic (TBI) Integrated PreschoolFSU Speech & Hearing Clinic
201 W. Bloxham Street
QUESTIONS?
For more information: http://www.asha.org
http://commdisorders.cci.fsu.edu/