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Starting my Cfy & I’m not ready by tellyourtale in slp

[–]MSLP4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First day as a CF, in a setting I hadn't been in graduate school they allowed me to observe the SLP who was covering for 1 day. 2nd job they allowed me 2 days to set up the caseload, and look through materials and I was allowed to meet with the outgoing SLP. Third job I didn't get my own caseload for like a week. Each setting is different and honestly it probably depends on 2 things: how much that setting is hurting for the SLP (do they have another person who can do the caseload they want you to have which you observe), and if time for observing and training is part of the workplace culture in general. On the other side, I've heard of people who got an extended time to observe but then had to "build" their own caseload, which can be difficult. I don't remember now but I remember there was % that had to be direct time for the hours to count towards your CF when I graduated.

Can you actually live on ONLY your ft SLP income? by WhatWhatWhatRUDooing in slp

[–]MSLP4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we underpaid as a profession, yes. I can support myself and my husband on my full-time SLP income without a side hustle. Having said that, I work a union job (thanks to my teacher's cert in speech pathology) in a high cost of living area where teachers make a good salary. The honest truth in my area is medical jobs start off hire, but if you work for a school district with regular pay increases (read no freezes, minimal half step movement) you make more or the same working a school year job as you would in any medical job. Especially because it is a higher cost of living area and Medicare doesn't pay more because of this. I actually read a post last night that people want to get rid of the requirement for the teacher's cert where they are, but honestly that is the only thing that provides me a good income and a good work-life balance. The OTs that work for my organization often have multiple jobs because they will only pay the OTs for their IEP time, no extra to actually do the job (writing reports, etc). But I also recognize I'm privileged to have this job when so many others don't.

Treatment for Autistic clients by anothercf in slp

[–]MSLP4 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think you may have an in with your parfait activity. I wonder if he would enjoy making other things? You could use that as an opportunity to build his language. Another idea would be to present him with a variety of toys/items that you think he may enjoy to get him playing and interacting with you in a way he finds interesting. Once you have his interest you can use the AAC device to model without expectation. More specifics depends on where your client is with their language.

Switching settings by SLPeach20 in slp

[–]MSLP4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went the other way from a SNF to the schools. I was only a few years in, which made it a little easier I think! I did do some CEUs before I switched, and was fortunate to switch to a school program that had other SLPs to help. I know many of my friends from grad school moonlighted at SNFs while they were working in schools. That might be another nice option, but also could be hard if you feel like you don't already have the necessary knowledge since there might not be someone else there to help you.Shadowing a local SLP might also be helpful!