AngelSpeechie

So I just had my first ever clinic session--out-of-fielder with absolutely no related experience. It was great! I was nervous all day, but it went smoothly and I didn't run out of things to do, which was a huge relief! 
Just thought I'd share because it was a really scary leap into the unknown and I didn't throw up or even stumble over my words too badly. For any other newbies making the plunge, you can do it!

Like many others have done, I'm a current first year grad student! Feel free to ask any questions from applying to grad school itself!  We're all in this together and I remember how rough the application process was!

I just got my financial aid award and was very disappointed with my work-study allotment - only $900 a semester. I thought about trying to get an off-campus job that is flexible enough for my schedule and won't make me a burnt-out zombie, but I realized that with the amount I'll be realistically be able to work I might as well just say screw it, take out extra loans, not have to work and be a much happier, healthier, well-rested person. I've been working 50-60 hours a week and doing school for the last four years, and working full time for the last 6 years before that. Being able to actually put all of my efforts into school, have two days off a week, and experience a break longer than five days sounds like sheer bliss. I'll have so much debt already that I might as well toss on some more!

Don't worry too much! I'm an out-of-fielder and I also have no experience, also getting my first client (fortunately just one!) in less than three weeks. Have you seen your clients' charts? If they've had therapy in the past there will be a case history which shows prior treatments, so you can get a sense of what has been done, what they still need work with, and even preferred treatment activities. I highly recommend checking out the ASHA practice portal, which gives basic information, EBP guidelines for treatment, activities, etc. Research, research, research! Scour the internet for activities, treatment objectives, and any other helpful information. I'm guessing you'll meet with your clinical supervisor before your first session. Present what you have found and provide a rough game plan--you should get some feedback so you can revise it before the session. 
And even if you totally bomb the first session, I'm guessing most other people in your program will too. Mistakes are learning experiences! How else are we supposed to get better? 
Yeah, I know, I'm freaked too. I'm just good at pushing off my panic until later, so we'll see how calm I am in a couple weeks!