 THE TOP 7 REASONS TO BECOME A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST  1. Communication Matters We communicate in different ways everyday and as a Speech Language Pathologist you are helping others in the area of communication.  2. Your Head will Spin Some Days As a Speech Language Pathologist, your head will spin some days because there are some cases more challenging than others. It allows us to become even more innovative than we already are and to think outside of the box.  3. Making a Difference and Changing the World (Literally) As a Speech Language Pathologist, You are really making a difference and touching so many lives with the invaluable resources and wealth of knowledge that you provide to so many.  4. A Setting for Everyone As a Speech Language Pathologist, there are many different settings that you can choose to work in, the possibilities are endless. As I always say, "There is a little something for everyone."  5. Welcome to Nerd or Geekland Oh yes, you may never have thought you would hear these words, but all of the SLPs that I know are nerds, including myself. No, it is not a bad thing at all, it just means you do not stop learning and you are really interested in everything there is to know about the field. Lets face it, Speech Language Pathology is a really broad field and in order to stay current you do kind of become a SLP Geek :)  6. Storytime...Everyday As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will have life changing stories and funny ones for years to come. Go ahead and get your journal ready.  7. #SLPeeps
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you have the opportunity to join in on an amazing community of Speech Language Pathologists on Twitter (#SLPeeps). This group is amazing, the community of SLPs that you communicate with via Twitter and other forms of social media is truly a one-of-a kind experience. It is not only a community, but friendships are made here as well. PediaStaff made it really easy for you to get involved in Social Media by creating a Guidebook.
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4/3/2013 05:45:09 am
What a fun post! I'm just about to enter the #SLPeeps workforce to do my Clinical Fellowship. It's funny how a career reflects me so well, and there are so many others out there who feel the same. :)
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4/4/2013 06:18:33 am
Thank you Katie. I had a lot of fun writing it. I am excited for you to become an SLP. You already have some great resources, so you will be another asset to the field :) 4/3/2013 07:06:59 am
If you're a guy, there is, of course, an 8th reason for being an Speechie. Hey, we're just sayin... ;)
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4/4/2013 08:22:26 am
You are def. right :) !! 4/3/2013 10:05:06 am
In addition to all these wonderful reasons, I would add flexibility and autonomy. You can work in so many different settings, treat various populations, specialize or not...I love being an SLP! :)
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4/4/2013 08:23:19 am
Kimberly this are great reasons as well, right on!!
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4/4/2013 08:25:15 am
Jhon thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it! You are right those two really added to the list of more reasons to join in on this incredible field! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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