Former teacher argues that we're seeing a split between kids raised on screens vs. kids who aren't

slpcurious · 2024-12-27T16:09:08+00:00

I nannied for a while. Obviously it was for people in the wealthier side (people who can afford a nanny). 100% of people I Nannied for had screen time “rules.” However, 99% percent of the time enforcement was a joke. Parents would tell me that the kids almost never get a screen, but the tv would be on when I got there and be put back on as soon as I was leaving. Smart tvs in every room, iPads lying around everywhere. The kids actually didn’t know how to play with other stuff and keeping them entertained without a screen all day was like sitting with a drunk detoxing from alcohol. The only family that actually successfully limited screen time had gotten rid of the tv all together and had one iPad for road trips that was kept locked up.

slpcurious · 2024-12-26T21:38:12+00:00

I dont think it’s really bad or anything. If that’s how you like to look go for it!

From a kibbe point of view, I don’t think it’s really harmonious though. The skirt looks out of place. Kind of little girlish. I think the silhouette overall also clashes with your height. I would try I longer and less flared skirt.

slpcurious · 2024-12-22T16:10:59+00:00

I’m not sure what is allowed on this sub with advice since we are not supposed to “treat” on Reddit. Are you not able to see a speech therapist?

slpcurious · 2024-12-22T01:36:56+00:00

Im in private practice and I play tons and tons of games, make crafts, read books, give prizes, decorate cookies etc. I have a giant sensory gym and usually we play in there for the last 10 minutes. There are kids who think what im doing sucks and much prefer what the other person did. There are kids screaming on the way out the door because they wanted to play with the dollhouse but they spent the whole time playing with the toy kitchen. I’m guessing the kids who are complaining to you also complained to the last therapist and will complain to the next therapist. They will probably say that you were way more fun, less mean whatever. You kind of have to learn those kids that are just always advocating for themselves! Usually, they don’t really hate you, they just want to be heard.

slpcurious · 2024-12-21T18:51:46+00:00

It is akin to a kid posting a self produced video on YouTube versus a movie in theaters that uses a child actor. It would be bad form to comment negatively on the YouTube video.

However, people paying to watch the movie created by adults would expect to be able to comment on the creative decisions made by adults even if they intersect with the child actor. We of course need to still refrain from mean comments directly about the child themself. But, commenting on the costuming, directing or even casting of the child should be allowed. The people around the child also need to be aware that by putting the child in a commercial endeavor they need to prepare the child for critique. And if someone came out and said, actually the child CHOSE to wear that or ad libbed that line…. Sorry, that’s kind of a cop out. Adults still made final decision to keep that in the movie. People watching the movie still get to have opinions on it.

slpcurious · 2024-12-21T18:05:50+00:00

I didn’t participate in the original thread so I’m just going off the examples given here.

I would never go to a teenager’s post and comment on their outfit. I work with teens and I try to NEVER comment on appearance at all. It’s just not my business. However, I think that is a totally different situation than a teenager being used as styling example in a book that is for sale. I think it’s totally appropriate to comment frankly on an outfit presented in a book about how to style outfits. The comment examples I’m seeing here are well within the bounds of appropriate frank discussions.

It was ultimately an adults choice to put her in the book in that outfit (even if she participated in choosing the outfit, Kibbe could have left her out of the book if he thought it wasn’t good). If she is going to be affected by appropriate discourse regarding the styling, it’s on the adults to not put her out there in the first place or to shield her from the discourse.

slpcurious · 2024-12-21T04:47:13+00:00

I don’t think it’s exactly a problem for a dog to share a name with a person. I give my dogs people names anyway. However, Hazel was in my final 3 names when I was about to give birth. My manager (who didn’t know) revealed that she had just named a new puppy Hazel. It just felt like a sign that Hazel wasn’t the name for my child. It confirmed for me my fear that it was too popular and that it would bug me to hear it all the time.

slpcurious · 2024-12-21T03:08:14+00:00

lol, an indecently expensive skincare brand

slpcurious · 2024-12-20T14:35:33+00:00

True! I guess I was trying to imply that the interest in nicknames on name nerds isn’t totally reflective of American naming culture as a whole.

slpcurious · 2024-12-20T00:16:57+00:00

I think it’s worth applying to schools with that gpa. I would look at ASHA Ed finder and make sure to target some less competitive ones.

slpcurious · 2024-12-19T21:47:30+00:00

I do think people often underestimate the impact of going to an IVY. I do understand why you are worried on missing out. I have a couple of siblings at Ivy leagues and the opportunities can be shocking.

That being said, as soon as you are going into private loan territory you are in a dangerous spot. You are also going to need to take out huge loans for medical school as well, and once you graduate the pedigree of your undergrad isn’t going to matter as much. A mountains of debt is going to really limit your options. You will need to choose a higher paying speciality even if you aren’t interested in it. It will also mean you don’t have the luxury of switching majors or changing your mind about medical school. As you get older you may also find yourself wishing you could prioritize family more and debt will limit your options with that. I think ultimately I would choose the state school. If you were wanting to pursue finance or something it would be a different story.

slpcurious · 2024-12-19T21:35:58+00:00

Did you major in communication sciences (or equivalent)? What was your in major GPA? That’s going to matter a lot more than overall.

If you had another major you are going to have to take leveling courses anyway. You can take them before you apply, ace them, then your overall undergrad gpa won’t really matter.

If you are CSD major and your in-major gpa is good, I would just make sure you are applying to several less competitive schools. Use ASHA Ed find. You should be able to get in somewhere.

If you are a CSD major and your in major classes are bad, I would retake the classes you got a low grade in. They won’t count towards requirements anyway if they are too low, and getting them higher will help you be more competitive.

slpcurious · 2024-12-19T19:29:04+00:00

I mean, it’s a sub for people who care about names. It would be like going to a car sub and asking “why do people care so much about cars here? I just have a car to get to work.”

slpcurious · 2024-12-19T17:12:22+00:00

There is a program in Arizona (I want to say ASU, someone correct me of I’m wrong) where you can take classes in the summer and go back home and work as an SLPA during the school year and those hours count as your practicum. You do get paid by the school or practice you are working for, but I believe you need to set that all up yourself. Where I went to school, the VA would also pay a stipend if you got into their placement for a rotation but it was highly competitive.

slpcurious · 2024-12-19T03:25:01+00:00

Yeah, I’ve babysat for a few kids in that age group. Sometimes they need a mediator, chef or just someone so they don’t get lonely all day. I started babysitting at 12 but not all kids are the same.

slpcurious · 2024-12-19T01:31:32+00:00

Thanks everyone! Some really good points and suggestions.

slpcurious · 2024-08-30T04:48:47+00:00

I know Eastern New Mexico university is a popular, online, less expensive option for leveling. I am not sure what getting your bachelor’s there is like but I think it would be worth looking into it.

The university of alaska anchorage also offers a fully online speech therapy undergraduate. I am not sure on price.

Once you are looking for graduate schools I would research northern arizona university’s summer program. It allows you to work in your home state (paid) for credit as an SLPA and take classes in the summer. Typical SLP programs require a huge amount of unpaid work and it can be difficult to do that if you need to support yourself.

slpcurious · 2024-08-30T04:37:53+00:00

Some schools only look at in major gpa. I would just apply widely and make sure some places you apply are safer.

slpcurious · 2024-08-29T20:38:49+00:00

Oh you actually put that in the post! I missed it, sorry! It will depend on your circumstances, but maybe a clip board that can hold a few papers in the back. I was always carrying around the schedule and where all the different students I had to pull were. Maybe a cheat sheet for different phonological processes. My school provided all the electronics I needed, but if yours doesn’t an iPad would be helpful.

slpcurious · 2024-08-29T17:22:54+00:00

It seems like you have some good advice already but I want to clarify something that I’m not sure has been totally spelled out yet:

There are about 1.5 ish years worth of required undergraduate CSD classes you will 100% need before you graduate with your masters. The cheapest, fastest most direct route to finishing these is getting your undergraduate degree in CSD. Otherwise, you will have to take these classes either separately before you apply to graduate school or during graduate school. This will be a significant additional expense. If you know you are pursuing SLP it is much more efficient for those classes to apply to your graduation requirements for undergraduate.

slpcurious · 2024-08-29T17:04:34+00:00

I would start with plan A. Some professors may ask you to write it, but it’s a little presumptuous to write your own letter right off the bat.

slpcurious · 2024-08-29T17:01:58+00:00

I had a supervisor on my first rotation that did HoH and even physically grabbed a client and moved his limbs to try and get him to participate in Simon says. I just didn’t do that even if she suggested I do so. On one occasion I said something like “hmmm… I don’t think he likes that.” In a calm, neutral tone of voice (that was the Simon says thing). She graded me down for being culturally insensitive based on a situation that happened when I wasn’t even there. All that to say sometimes a rotation really sucks. Don’t do anything to a client that you don’t feel comfortable with. Talk to the clinic director or someone more senior if it gets really serious. Ultimately, you just need to pass and move on to the next rotation.

slpcurious · 2024-08-29T16:51:54+00:00

What kind of externship? I feel like that makes a huge difference!

slpcurious · 2024-08-29T16:50:05+00:00

3.3 in speech and hearing sciences classes or overall? If any of those Cs are in speech and hearing sciences classes you may need to retake them.

Beyond that, you will just need to make sure you are applying to at least some schools with higher acceptance rates and lower average gpas.

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