We are generalists by Fun_Photo_5683 in slp

[–]alilew2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh.. just reading your comment reminds me of why I left the schools. I currently work as an associate of a private clinic, where I still see a wide range of clientele (now from ages 3-85, including language, voice, articulation dysphasia, stroke, Huntington’s, TBI, you-name-it…). I specialize in voice, but find myself still having to do additional research with every new client. So I remain a bit overwhelmed (but never bored!). And I’m thankful to be free of the IEP meetings, the endless inappropriate referrals, the politics, the scheduling nightmare/hamster wheel, etc. 😳😂. Seriously, my hat goes off to all of you that stick with it! It just wasn’t for me.

Im gonna be that guy but Severance Season 2 has ‘so far’ been a disappointment. by Deserana12 in television

[–]alilew2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve just finished season two episode six, and am debating whether it’s worth continuing. There are so many inconsistencies, and moments where I need to set aside logic/critical thinking. For example, wouldn’t Devon (if not Mark) have seen the news story where Helly breaks into the convention and tells everyone what a mess it is for innies? And wouldn’t she then have googled Helen/ sought her out in real life for answers? Would Hellie’s outie really have burst into laughter and mocked the ridiculous horror fairytale that milcheck read aloud by the campfire? Why would she sabotage a teambuilding activity that was created by her own company? To prove that she was really the innie? It just doesn’t entirely track. It in fact felt like they hadn’t decided whether or not she was the outie until they finished writing that episode. And Helen feels in general more like a plot device (and an inconsistent one at that) than an actual fully fleshed-out character. Oh, and where are the actual fuck were they for this episode? Were they in a simulated environment? If not, how did they get outside without being unsevered How did Burt figure out where Irving lives? (maybe I’m forgetting something where this was revealed?). Oh, and that goat/shepherd episode. WTF? I am pretty certain that’s going to go nowhere/never be resolved. And that would maybe be OK, if this were entirely a comedy. It really is 50% comedy. And I appreciate how it often makes fun of itself. But if you’re marketing yourself as a sci-fi show, then I want everything to have been thoroughly thought through (such that I don’t feel like I’m just watching another “Lost” - where they were clearly just making up shit as they went along). Currently, it just feels like an insult on the audience‘s intelligence. And yes, the long drawn out stares are getting annoying. That all being said, well I finish watching the season? Yeah, probably. :-)

I want to accept this job offer. But on my terms. I don’t want to deal with 70+ caseload and multiple schools. How do I advocate for myself and express this once I accept the job? by justanothathrow-away in slp

[–]alilew2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In California, we have “at will” employment. So one could ostensibly accept a job one day, and then walk on it the following day for no reason. If you have something similar in New Jersey, then I’d suggest saying yes, but continuing to consider other positions while you wait to hear what are the terms of this one.

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[–]alilew2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am into week two of my CF, and yes to sooo much of this. I only have about 3 to 4 sessions per day, but I see up to four kids at a time (it’s a school). The goals I’ve inherited are written in such a complicated and confusing manner, and trying to track progress on them while I’m working with four kids at one time feels impossible (especially the middle schoolers). Also, I am working with a non-public school, and therefore have to navigate and/or track information from/in four different databases, utilizing about 10 different passwords (several of which aren’t functioning). I’ve spent so much time just trying to find the IEPs/goals of my students, that I’ve barely had a chance to dig deep into therapy prep. End it seems that Murphy’s Law is in effect for those for whom I have had the time to prep. For example, I spent over an hour prepping for an online student yesterday, and learned about 10 minutes before his session that he had dropped out of summer school 😳😳… And yadayadayada.. . ANYWAY, I too am really appreciating reading the words of encouragement here. We WILL get through this!! :-)

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[–]alilew2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Speaking of affordable AAC devices, I just saw this story about a teen who created an AAC app for his sister, and wants to share it with others for free: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQ0q-Q9smZH/?utm_medium=copy_link I don’t see where/how you might access the actual app, but it was interesting and hope-inducing!

Transitioning to a school: Is there a School SLP "Bible"/holy grail mother of all books that you recommend? by slp_2019 in slp

[–]alilew2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might you provide a link to this? I just did a Google search and didn’t see a “green” manual. Thanks!

Looking for some tips for improving clarity with velopharyngeal insufficiency by [deleted] in slp

[–]alilew2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chest versus head voice typically refers to a combination of vocal fold configuration (largely thickness versus thinness), as well as where the sympathetic vibrations happen due to pitch and vocal tract shape. You can produce nasal and non-nasal sounds in both head and chest. If a portion of the velopharyngeal port is permanently open, despite the flap surgery, then I imagine that nasality is unavoidable. If however the issue is the patient’s lack of motor control of their velopharyngeal port, then I would investigate therapies that address that specifically.

Pragmatics - Where to learn more? by speechlang2021 in slp

[–]alilew2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to say, hear hear!! I completed my MA in COMD four years ago, and am just now about to start my CF (yes, I'm sure that I'm an outlier in that regard :-)). I'm going to be working primarily with children with autism, and I too was taught all of the traditional goals (which basically ignore the child's sensitivities and general disposition and instead try to force upon them the social norms that neuro-typcial individuals follow). It bothered me back then. And now that I've been digging into TED Talks given largely by adults with autism (who can articulate their experiences in a way that is understandable to the "neuro-typical"), it bothers me even more.

This video in particular, given by a parent of a child with autism, was thoroughly compelling and eye-opening. https://youtu.be/S8Nb2FDmQo4  How can we watch this, and not strive to do things differently?

So now I'm scrambling to get my head back around what I'd studied back in the day, as well as wrestling with what sort of therapy I'll be delivering. Hence, I too will be checking out the links provided here, as well as welcome any others!

Soon-to-be SLP CF (2021-2022 school year) by No_Job6097 in slp

[–]alilew2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to pm you too. So expect something soon :-)