61⟩ Tell me how much money do you make as a speech pathologist?
Probably around 60 to 70 thousand in a year.
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62⟩ What speech therapy method do you practice the most?
Playing , speaking with children much, articulation massage.
63⟩ List out some of the equipment's used by speech pathologist?
Equipment used by speech pathologist are
► Sound pressure meter
► Suction machine to treat a patient with swallowing problem
► Flexible endoscope
► Passy Muir valves
► X-rays
64⟩ Would your friends or family, say you have a good patience?
Yes, I have a lot of patience which I developed through years of working with young children.
65⟩ What are your research interests?
According to my experience I should say that after any assessment of my patient I will research for new approaches and methods in assessment and treatment, like stuttering, aphasia.
66⟩ Where do you see speech-language pathology in 10 years?
The use of apps (for smart phones and tablets) and other technology will become more common in treatment sessions. I also believe telepractice will gain popularity, because more people are becoming tech savvy.
67⟩ Are you satisfied with your income?
Earnings fluctuate depending on cancellations and time of the year.
68⟩ What experience do you have working with language disorders?
I have worked with children with delayed language to help develop vocab and age appropriate length of sentences, and with children with autism and other special needs.
69⟩ What do you like the most about being a speech pathologist?
I get paid to play with kids all day! I get to be creative and fun and silly, and yet there is science behind what I do, and the research backs it up. Most importantly, I make a difference in the lives of children and their families and that is incredibly rewarding.
70⟩ Do you have any final piece of advice for students interested in pursuing SLP as a career?
Always be ethical and honest with your clients and refer to another professional when necessary. Our field is small, so it is important to maintain a good reputation. Don't burn bridges and treat others fairly.
71⟩ What are your experiences working with articulation?
I have a great deal of experience working with children who present with articulation errors. I have worked with children as young as 4, as well as children who are 18.
72⟩ What are your thoughts about inclusion and pull outs as therapy models?
I think it is the least restrictive method and I think it works best unless there are extreme limitations.
73⟩ What do you like most about being a speech-language pathologist?
The sense of satisfaction I feel when I successfully treat and discharge a client is indescribable. Knowing that I have made a difference in someone's life is very rewarding.
74⟩ From your perspective, what is the biggest problem in healthcare today?
The lack of insurance coverage and reimbursement for speech and language related developmental delays and disorders such as stuttering.
75⟩ Why did you decide to become a Speech and Language pathologist?
Because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of the children and adults with whom I have worked.
76⟩ In your position now, knowing what you do - what would you say to yourself 10 years ago?
Ask other seasoned professionals for guidance when you have questions, and take advantage of the vast information available through ASHA.
77⟩ Describe any clinical experience you have had in undergrad?
In undergrad, we were given the opportunity to work with a client in the aushc. This allowed me to add clinic experience to my classroom knowledge and really enhance my initial experience with speech therapy.
78⟩ What is Aphasia?
It is described as an individual's inability to understand or use of words due to brain injury or stroke
79⟩ Explain what is dynamic time warping?
Dynamic time warping is an algorithm used for measuring similarity between two sequences that may vary in time or recognition. Dynamic time warping is used to compare different speech pattern in automatic speech recognition.
80⟩ What is Phonological disorder?
Phonological disorder is usually seen in children altering the structure of words or change in the sound pattern like "do" for "go" and "tup" for "cup".
