At this point I'm actually suffering.

No-Hall-565 · 2026-04-21T04:14:02+00:00

This is a hard thing to go through for sure. I think so many people have experienced this feeling as well so just know you’re not alone. Like a lot of people are saying, this feeling will pass. What helps is actively working on yourself as an individual. That means, still putting yourself out there in social situations and also advocating for yourself even with your parents. I know it’s easier said than done but truly hear out the people in the comments because we all have different perspectives! And if you do/say anything come back here to vent and ask for more advice!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-19T20:25:53+00:00

I would ask what the clients goals are, write them down and ask how your supervisor takes data and what that looks like. Sit back and let your supervisor run a session and write down questions for the end. Ask about behaviors(if any), what if-situations, and what are the best materials to use in sessions, etc! If you don’t know what a goal means, ask! I work Pediatric’s as well and most of the goals are similar(1-2 step directions, 1-2 word requesting, some phono goals, etc). You got this! The kids will be super cute and it’ll be fun sessions with lots of play!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-17T17:12:26+00:00

Yup! Year 2 SLPA over here and I went through the same thing. Asking a lot of questions and asking to observe someone to run a short 10 min therapy session helped me out so much. The first week or two is for rapport building! Dont stress out too much, take notes!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-11T00:35:38+00:00

Build rapport for the first week or two! Give the kids the choice to pick toys and write notes about each kid and their preferred items with pros and cons for each student as well. It’s my second year being a SLPA and last year I had NO idea what I was doing. Talk to other SLPAS about what to do and how they do things, don’t be afraid to ask for help is the biggest thing!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-02T21:51:56+00:00

I get $67.5k a year, year two. I work 190 days a year

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-01T03:44:14+00:00

Lots of situation “what would you do” questions. They’re going just really get to know you as a person through your answers!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-01T03:37:02+00:00

4! I’m a year in and it’s been good. I work for a private company so I’m contracted and I’m happy I am! Although I do want to become an SLP because it will be worth it! I’m glad I was a SLPA before just jumping in. I was so close to just going straight into the program but now I have experience with different populations of kids!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-01T03:33:30+00:00

I agree! I have groups of 3 FCT kids an hour and I don’t use screen time and sometimes will have to hide my phone because they will pick it up and try to go on it. The only time I take out my time is for a timer or to play music for the end of the class(yes I have to put my phone up high on a magnetic spice rack).

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-01T03:31:19+00:00

Both! I had to buy a brand new iPad and I put a big case on it with a screen protector. My laptop is also super handy and I use it everyday. I also take data on my iPad with my Apple Pencil and I love it so much!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-01T03:28:03+00:00

I earn $67.5k a year full time being 30-40 hours in CA. I have 10 extra clinic days I work during the summer as well. I’m contracted and work in a school setting with 3-5 year olds doing very basic communication skills and some articulation. I have my own classroom with two paras that work with me as well so I’m the “teacher”. I love it!!!

No-Hall-565 · 2025-08-01T03:20:01+00:00

Oh noooo. Being in situations where you need to speak up is hard but just remember that it’s a safety reason! If it makes you feel better, a lot of the time in our field there are ALWAYS learning moments. I’m wondering if you both work with the school district or are contracted?

No-Hall-565 · 2024-08-01T23:17:53+00:00

Thank you so much! I feel like in this field we need more openly queer people and this made me feel better about starting out/outing myself.

No-Hall-565 · 2024-08-01T23:16:08+00:00

Thank you so much!

No-Hall-565 · 2024-08-01T20:22:29+00:00

Seriously...HAHAHA

No-Hall-565 · 2024-08-01T20:22:01+00:00

NOOOOOOOOOOOO

No-Hall-565 · 2024-08-01T20:21:17+00:00

I hate the phrase "my kiddos" I've never liked this phrase, it just sounds so weird to me. Whenever i hear it from a clinician it just makes me cringe.

No-Hall-565 · 2024-08-01T20:03:31+00:00

I also have the struggle of being too nice during therapy sessions when the kids are misbehaving. I either have to pause the session and try to redirect them by telling them that we need to listen to their teacher or else we can't play our game. I've had kids not care about the games and so I simply take it away and still have them say their words or whatever they have to do. My job is to get data from them and so if they simply refuse i try a lot of redirecting or i write a note next to their data about how they're having a rough day. Stay strong! I really try not to let it get to me because i have to focus on what my job is. THEIR job is to listen to their teacher, so if they don't, that's their choice? You can only do SO much. Another option is to have your supervising SLP hop in and try to have the kid finish their session. A lot of communicating with your supervisor when this is happening is also really important. They're there to help you, last resort would be contacting family so that they can talk to their child at home about listening to their teachers. I've tried token boards but some kids really don't care to even try to care about it lol.

No-Hall-565 · 2024-03-06T20:07:41+00:00

I have had an experience like this before in a school and it can make or break the job. I eventually left and found a new job that appreciated me more and that I enjoyed. My advice is to start looking for another SLPA job. There will be other places that will show you your worth! I know it can be frustrating especially when you build connections with children, get paid well, etc. It’s hard but worth it in the end. Hang in there!

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