Starting Grad School This Fall

[SLP9207]

Hey everyone,

 

I just wanted to touch base with those of you who are currently in graduate school, or starting this fall. Is anyone preparing or going over past material in order to be refreshed for grad school? I graduated in December 2014 so I have been out of the school vibe for a while and I'm nervous I'm a little rusty with some of my SLP knowledge. I was just curious if anyone had anything specific that they did to prepare and review before starting their grad program. Thanks!

[jpiccolo]

I didn't really do much since I didn't have much time before my program started in June. I'd expect that you'll probably start off with articulation classes and clients so it can't hurt to go over IPA/place, manner, voice type stuff. And maybe just start looking up therapy ideas/blogs/pinning helpful stuff for later. 

[JustJay]

I'm starting grad school this fall as well. Clinic won't begin for me until the spring so I honestly haven't done any preparation besides figuring out a good organization system. I graduated in 2013 so I've been out for 2 yrs. I'm definitely nervous/excited about getting started! 

[ninabobina27]

Congrats on getting accepted! I started grad school almost a year ago and I remember being super nervous and scared. But everyone is in the same boat and you eventually get the flow of things! I would say to focus on:

1. Age a child should have a sound mastered by

2. Transcribing/IPA

3. Know how to write goals for a client

4. Know how to do SOAP notes

All schools are different and each one starts their students off with different classes. I had Dysphagia/TBI, Language disorders and research, as long as clinic with three clients. A majority of our clients are children, so its really good to have a grasp on fun activities. Kids get distracted fast, so its good to have back up activities as well! Pinterest has AMAZING ideas! And the iPad app word vault is amazing as well!

Hope that helped and if you have any other questions, feel free to message me. I'm always willing to help!

Good luck, you all will do awesome!