What to Expect During a Parent Interview

At the beginning of a formal speech language evaluation, the SLP will allow your child to get comfortable and familiarize him/herself with the therapy room. This will give the SLP an opportunity to observe your child play and interact with you, but it is also the time when the SLP will usually ask you questions about your child. You will fill out a case history form that will likely have questions regarding birth history, medical history, family history, developmental history, academic history, therapeutic history and questions related specific to speech/language.

The Real Reason I Chose to Become an SLP

I was lucky enough to be on the Edverything Education podcast a few months ago (check it out here!) and before we pressed “record,” Nicole and Danielle asked me why I chose to become a speech language pathologist. In honor of #BetterSpeechandHearingMonth this May, I want to share my answer with you!