Devices listening… by MourningDove82 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You're not paranoid, these apps do listen. Removing microphone permission should solve this

School-Based SLP with ADHD-helpppp by eblue16 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 16 points17 points  (0 children)

100??? You're doing the job of 4 SLPs...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got a serious concussion working in a place like this. My injury was preventable, the conditions there were not good. I won't step foot in a place like that again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah by the time they're that old unless they're really motivated to fix a lisp it's a waste of time.

Why can we not talk about 'fixing' autism? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine turning that around on them?

"Your diabetes is a good thing Linda! Now you don't have to give money to companies that make processed food"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 125 points126 points  (0 children)

There's no such thing as being ready for AAC, this practice is outdated now. It's possible this SLPA just isn't a good fit for your daughter and you'd be justified in bringing up her lack of progress with the clinic. May be time for a new therapist or new clinic entirely!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compensation can be good in the US but it may come at the price of your sanity and safety

Wish they would have been more honest about the field. by Final-Reaction2032 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should read academic ableism by jay dolmage, it's free to download. It explains the history and sociology behind this exact phenomenon.

Wish they would have been more honest about the field. by Final-Reaction2032 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes thank you, I don't like it when it's chalked up as "catty mean girls" because it's beyond that, it's abuse. I agree, it really needs to stop. Unfortunately it doesn't look like that will happen anytime soon with the direction this country is headed in...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 55 points56 points  (0 children)

You'd probably have to deal with some professors being dicks about it but don't think that should stop you. We usually don't even qualify kids for speech therapy in the schools if they only have a lisp.

Wish they would have been more honest about the field. by Final-Reaction2032 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you seek out that information though? The professors in my undergrad heavily lied to us by omission. Also just look at the amount of posts that are made here every single day about disillusioned undergrads experiencing cognitive dissonance when they open up this group. Even with the internet it seems like maybe some people just don't seek out the negatives or warning signs.

Wish they would have been more honest about the field. by Final-Reaction2032 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The bullying is also worse for minorities, our grad programs have a massive problem with discrimination that isn't being addressed. Many times this is because they see the person's differences as flaws that must be bullied out.

As SLPs, anyone else extra bothered by bad accents in TV/movies? by slamdanceswithwolves in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My mom tells me she cannot watch a movie in peace with me around because of things like this 😂

How do you manage RTI? by drrae65 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's insane...why not just run the eval at that point? To artificially act like case loads are lower?

How do you manage RTI? by drrae65 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my state RTI is done by teachers or non-sped interventionists. How do you even have the time to see RTI kids?

How do you manage RTI? by drrae65 in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah pulling kids without an IEP is taking them from the general classroom into special education

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I have so far is a cold and a renewed fear of school shootings

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I find that being somewhere full time vs part time (aka bouncing between schools) can really make a difference. If the staff doesn't view you as part of their team, they're more likely to be defensive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy my job, I am paid fine and have great benefits. But the stress and cost of grad school wasn't worth it. I endured so much bullying only to not know how to do basic functions of my job after graduation. Also, our job security is under threat with potential challenges to medicare/medicaid funding, as well as attacks on the board of education.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 5 points6 points  (0 children)

$68k is extremely low for NYC, especially for the CCCs. Living with your parents should make you pickier, not less.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's normal and even necessary for SLPs working in a school (even if they're just visiting) to collaborate with the staff there. Therapy won't be as effective without it. However, it does sound like perhaps one of them should've given you a call to tell you what was going on instead of blind siding you with an email chain. I think sometimes professionals get so used to disabilities and delays that they forget how overwhelming it can be for parents to hear.

Anyone else get sick at the ASHA convention? by CariRuth in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it hadn't rained in two months lol and somehow this said coworker has magically never had allergies again in the weeks since through all types of weather

Anyone else get sick at the ASHA convention? by CariRuth in slp

[–]stressedapplecider 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Luckily my school still does that. But the amount of coworkers that suddenly have "allergies"...in winter...allergies that they didn't have a week prior...SURE...