What is Cultural Sensitivity in SLP? HAPPY BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH! This post is part of a month-long series of posts related to cultural sensitivity and SLP. First, let’s dive in to what cultural sensitivity in SLP actually is. The term used by ASHA and many other organizations is “cultural competence”. However, over time …
What is EDS? My name is Jenna and I have a genetic condition called hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). EDS is a somewhat rare connective tissue disorder where the tissue is too all around too lax. Classic symptoms include joint hypermobility, frequent dislocations, easy bruising, abnormal scarring, and velvety skin. In my case, I …
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By Natalie Sfeir Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician at the University of Texas at Austin BS Speech and Hearing Sciences with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology National NSSLHA Vice-President of Government Affairs and Public Policy Transitioning to Teletherapy “We left university for spring break…and never came back.” You may have heard this statement as students, such …
The Driving Event On June 28th, 1969, officers of the New York City Public Morals Division (part of the police department), raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York city. According to Forbes, “Back then, the Public Morals Division enforced all laws for vice and gambling, including prostitution, narcotics and homosexuality. Cops could …
by Danielle Huffman Imagine you are out at a restaurant with your family. The waiter is taking each person’s order until they come to you. You know exactly what you want from the menu and start to tell the waiter, but something happens. You cannot seem to get your words out, as if they got …
Introduction to Cultural Sensitivity Last week, I cooked jambalaya for my family. It was delicious! While cooking I thought about the dish’s culture. I know it is a Creole dish, but realized might be a form of cultural appropriation to cook this dish without self-educating about its cultural history! I decided …
Guest Author: Vicky Welsh Learning Disabilities in the Workplace How can we accomodate for learning disabilities in the workplace? Vicky Welsh is a 21-year-old student pursuing a degree in Learning Disability Nursing. She works at her local grocery store, the Co-op. Do you work in a shop or a grocery store/cafe, restaurant, or anywhere that …
As students, we need to take control of our learning. For most of our educational journey, we focus on learning and making connections with curriculum mostly in the classroom. This level is essential for developing fundamental skills and discovering our educational interests. As I’ve progressed through higher education, particularly graduate school, the biggest changes I’ve …
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Many of us take the time to remember MLK Jr. We know of his “I Had a Dream” speech”, his promotion of non-violence. But do we really understand all that he stood for? People know MLK, he inspires people. As a result of being a famous figure, his presence tends to be white-washed, erasing his …
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Career Spotlight: Genetic Counseling Genetic counselors are professionals who have specialized education in genetics and counseling to provide personalized help patients may need as they make decisions about their genetic health. Today, there are close to 5,000 certified genetic counselors. Genetic counselors have advanced training in medical genetics and counseling to interpret genetic test results and to guide …
