We speech language pathologists (SLPs) work really hard. We put in long hours, manage billing, write evaluations and keep up with our continuing education. That’s reality.[spacer height=”default”]
What keeps us coming back for more every day? For most of us it’s a love story. The ability to help children communicate is a huge gift. From correcting a list to expanding vocabulary to fostering communicative intent, it’s all golden.[spacer height=”default”]
I love that I get hugs and high fives everyday. Kids are so real and authentic. I love hearing a previously nonverbal boy say “my turn” in context for the first time. I love hearing a student say “Hi Miss Anne” when he used to say “Hi Mits Aaa”. I love hearing a parent say “Thank you for helping my child.” Most of all, I love the feeling that the work that I do really matters.[spacer height=”default”]
I recently wrote about this on the collaborative blog Speech Spotlight, click here to read more about what my friends love most about being an SLP….Speech Therapy Love: 10 Reasons SLPs Love Their Job.
Tell me in the comments below why you love your job![spacer height=”default”]
Make time for what you truly want,
Hey there I’m Anne Page. I help heart centered SLPs and educators put the fun in functional communication. 