University of Phoenix Speech and Language Pathologist Interview Paper

Assignment:

1. First, arrange to interview a speech and language pathologist (SLP) regarding his/her role within the

public school program. Identify the SLP and the school or schools he/she is assigned to, and describe

his/her general duties and responsibilities. (2 points)

2. Secondly, ask the SLP the following questions and any additional questions that you may want to add.

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When the SLP gives a brief answer to your question, ask a follow-up question. Ask the questions exactly

as they are outlined in the syllabus, and record his/her answers at the end of each question either verbatim

or as a summary.

Questions: (One point each)

a. What kind of education and training did you need to become a speech and language

pathologist?

b. How are students assigned to you?

c. What type of speech and language therapy do you provide?

d. How do you know when a student is no longer in need of your services?

e. How do you schedule your sessions with students?

f. Do you work with limited English proficient children? How do you know that these

children have a speech or language disability instead of simply having a language difference?

g. What are some of the joys and challenges in your position as a speech and language

pathologist?

h. If you can change one thing about your job, what would that be?

i. If you had to train future speech and language pathologists, what would you include in your

training program that is not already there?

j. Would you recommend this job to those who are thinking of joining the field? Justify your

answer.

3. Third, attend a therapy session that the speech and language pathologist conducts with a student or a

group of students at the school, and report on the activities that take place during this session. At the end of

your report, indicate how valuable this experience was for you. You do not need to reveal the names of the

students you will encounter during this field experience. Refer to them by their initials, but give some

general details about them without revealing any personal or sensitive information about them. (8 poin