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I am not completely sure on what I want to do. I really love the school setting right now. The children are just so much fun and always a joy to be around. I love being able to see progress so quickly, and sometimes even after just one therapy session. However, I am keeping an open mind when going into my two adult rotations.

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I have always wanted to work in the NICU. It has been the most interesting to me since day one. Currently, I have only been able to work with school aged children. My first rotation is in an elementary school so I have not had much experience with other populations. When I observed in a nursing home during undergrad I did enjoy it, but I think a hospital setting would be more of the setting I would like to work in. I like the variation of the hospital schedule and the idea of not having to do articulation drilling every day. I am excited to learn more about the NICU, hospital, and SNF settings so I can decide for sure what I would like to do for as a career.

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Although right now I am not 100% what I would like to do, I am leaning towards the clinic setting. I have been getting feedback from other SLPs before me and have heard what they have liked and what they didn't like at different settings, and the clinic setting seems to be the most liked. I believe this is because you are not limited to the type of client you can work with. You will always be seeing different things and will not feel bored with your job. On the other hand, I could see myself wanting to be a school SLP if it wasn't for the pay and the sometimes overloaded caseloads. I am keeping an open mind throughout my internships.

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As of right now I like working with school-aged children. I love my school and the involvement from the surrounding communities. I am unsure at this time if I will want to stay in the schools until after I experience other settings. I am looking forward to working with the geriatric population.  I guess overall I want to work in all settings until I find one that I absolutely love.  The experience so far in the schools has been challenging and rewarding at the same time.  I am excited to learn more from my current supervisor.

-Shelby Blossom

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I absolutely love it! My heart has always been set on working with children; however, after having this time and experience I am reconsidering my future job setting. I have worked with stroke, TBI, spinal injuries, etc. The list is endless! I enjoy the fast pace and the interaction with colleagues, it is sincerely a team collaboration with each patient. What I am really interested in is being "float therapist." Float therapists at my internship pick up shifts that need to be covered at different hospital daily. Their work setting is absolutely different every day! I am so intrigued and I am absolutely happy with my current experience.

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I would love to work with adults when I graduate. My first internship is a private practice clinic where I work with all kinds of clients (mostly children). I should have the opportunity to start working with adults at this clinic. Ultimately, I would love to work in a hospital setting that has all kinds of different cases and a fast paced environment. I look forward to the opportunity to work with adults. 

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I would love to work with adults when I graduate. My first internship is a private practice clinic where I work with all kinds of clients (mostly children). I should have the opportunity to start working with adults at this clinic. Ultimately, I would love to work in a hospital setting that has all kinds of different cases and a fast paced environment. I look forward to the opportunity to work with adults. 

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-Morgan Allison

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I did not think I would have enjoyed working with adults due to the general heart break of it. I absolutely love it though!! I am working in a rehab facility, but we make trips to icu, x-ray, and er. I have a various amounts of different kind of patients. Yes there is heart break but because of how rewarding it is, this makes up for the heart break! I enjoy hearing stories from my patients! Sometimes that may be all they can remember but it makes them happy to tell it. I love where I work and my boss, I am learning so much!! Now I have no idea if I want to work with adults or children hopefully both!!
Hali Harp

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Unlike everyone else, I don't have it together, so as of right now I want to go to a clinical setting to get more experience to see if it will help me figure out what is best for me. I need more time with different types of problems and age ranges to find out what my calling is! If I don't figure it out, maybe the $ will help me pick a specialty!!

-Charity

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Currently, I am interested in working in a rehab hospital. Last summer I began working at a rehab hospital and immediately decided it was an ideal place for me to work. I like the different deficits one is able to treat as a speech pathologist in this setting, anything from swallowing, traumatic brain injury, stroke etc. Aside from various diagnoses one can treat, I also like the interdisciplinary approach utilized in the hospital setting. I believe it is an essential part of the rehabilitation process in order to help the patient regain independence. Although I believe I would like to work in a hospital, I am slowly becoming more and more fond of my elementary school placement and the students I see everyday!

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I am currently at a hospital rehab/acute care. I enjoy both parts of assessing and giving treatment. So far my favorite part is working with patients who have suffered from TBIs, it is amazing to see how much progress is made each day. Every patient's injury is different and affects them differently, so finding task that pertains to them and will benefit them is essential to the success of treatment. I have always wanted to work with Peds and can't wait for my rotation to see how well it fits for me. Right now I am open to all areas of this practice and am eager to learn more.

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I am currently at an adult rehab site that mainly deals with individuals who have cognitive deficits from a stroke or dementia. Although I ideally would like to work with outpatient pediatrics, just being in a hospital setting and going through hospital training sessions with new nursing staff has taught me so much (like dealing with wheelchairs, oxygen, and transferring patients which I've never done before this week). I love the collaboration with OT and PT in the hospital setting, and can't wait to continue learning!

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Pediatric Private Practice (Chelsey Littlefield)

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Pediatric Private Practice (Chelsey Littlefield)

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I have always wanted to work with children and have been able to observe another SLP in this setting a few times, and so far it is still my favorite setting! You get to work alongside OTs and PTs while also working independently without the restraints of an educational setting or hospital environment. You also get to treat a variety of disorders and get to watch the clients meet their goals and continue to watch them progress over time!

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My current rotation is a school site. I love the kids, but It isn't my dream job. :) The SLP that supervises me maintains great relationships with the teachers, psychologist, and counselor to provide the best environment for her kids as possible. The Elementary school that I'm currently at has a classroom that they call the 'Brain Room' for kids that have behavioral issues. I think the program is spectacular because the kids are still exposed to regular gen-ed classrooms throughout the day. The school also calls each child their "friend" instead of client or student. I believe this has a positive effect when developing their little brains.

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Kendall Brown (Carolyn is my mom. I don't know why her name is on here and I can't figure out how to change it.)

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Kendall Brown (Carolyn is my mom. I don't know why her name is on here and I can't figure out how to change it.)

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My current clinical placement is at a Head start school, so I'm working with a 3 year old class, pre-k 4, and kindergarten students. I have absolutely loved this setting! The kids are so fun and they're always so excited for speech. The SLP works in collaboration with the teachers, counselors, and there is even an OT on campus with a full motor lab! I think working with those different professionals would be really rewarding and fun. My favorite part is helping kids to communicate with others! I love working with the early language development students, and so far I've had a really great experience! But my hospital rotation is next, and I've never worked with adults before so who knows maybe I'll love that too!

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My current rotation is at a skilled nursing facility where I see geriatric patients with cognitive/swallowing deficits. So far, it's a really good fit for me!  I love this setting because therapy focuses on functional rehabilitation so that the clients can regain their independence. One of the most rewarding aspects of this setting is seeing the client's progress daily! In addition, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of OTs, PTs and nurses is critical to the patient's success, and I have enjoyed working alongside them. I am also interested in the acute care setting, and look forward to gaining experience in other areas of our field :)

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NICU/PICU (Gabbe Robinson, not sure why it says anonymous)

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NICU/PICU (Gabbe Robinson, not sure why it says anonymous)

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I am currently on a rotation at a hospital where I am able to see a lot of time with infants and children in the NICU and PICU. I have fallen so in love with this setting because of the difference I see that the rehabilitation teams are making, and it would be great to be a part of that! Most of the time these are not healthy children, however we are making a difference in helping them to gain functions that will help them gain normalcy as well as a better well being. These babies and children are so precious and it is a great feeling to know that we have made a difference in their day, as well as their lives. I also love the work setting in this environment because you usually have a team of other therapists working along side you and feeding off of each other, which creates a great support system!

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I want to work in these setting becasue TBI's and Aphasia have fascinated me since the we started talking about these disorders in undergrad.I would also like like to do some contracting jobs and work with the intellectually disabled. I find these so intresting and I would love to be apart of helping when so many have lost their communication skills after a TBI or Aphasia.

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Ideally, I would love to work at a hospital or rehab facility focusing on adults who have suffered from strokes, Alzheimer's, or dementia. I find the brain so fascinating and would love to discover cognitive therapies and see the progress that can be made. However, I think that will only last so long until I feel the need to work with kids again. I have always loved working with kids and I don't think I can go my whole life without working with them. I figure I will transition to a school setting once I have a family and would really benefit from those summer breaks! Overall, this week's lessons taught me that you can't really go wrong in our field-there are so many different options you can choose from and each one sounds just as incredible and rewarding!

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I have only worked with kids in the clinic, and I really enjoy it. However, I have shadowed at a rehab hospital, and I loved it! I really enjoy the puzzles/cognitive exercises, feeding, and talking about thickened coffee with the patients. All agree that it's gross. All drink it. I'm also really interested in accent modification--I have worked with international students at three universities, and I enjoy phonetics.

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In my ideal world..... I would love to contract out to smaller school districts in a rural area! I love working with children and I love the rural areas... so why not combine both!! :) I enjoy the school atmosphere because it is fun and always friendly! Everyone wants what is best for the student in order to help him/her succeed. Plus.. who doesn't want a summer vacation off?!?! During my summer time off, I would love to do some PRN work to help make some extra money!

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Infant to Adult Feeding and Swallowing Therapy 

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Infant to Adult Feeding and Swallowing Therapy 

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Since having my daughter, I am interested in learning anything and everything about pediatric feeding and swallowing: from breastfeeding/bottles to solid food.  Because of my experience, I have really gained an interest in the promotion of breastmilk in the NICU and learning the role the SLP plays in the feeding and swallowing intervention of infants during their hospital stay. One of the things I also  find exciting about the area of pediatric feeding/swallowing is parent education. Education has always been near and dear to my heart and I love that I get to follow my heart as an SLP while also being able to educate parents and colleagues. I know my heart is with infants, but I'm  also very interested in helping adults with dysphagia. Time will tell, but I think I would LOVE to specialize in pediatric feeding/swallowing!

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I would LOVE to work with bilingual children! Its obvious as to why I want to work with them since I speak Spanish, but more than anything I want to promote bilingualism. There are so many misconceptions about bilingualism, and I would like to gain the appropriate knowledge to educate those who are hesitant about bilingualism. I mean c'mon, its awesome speaking two languages! I definitely see myself specializing in this area with a focus on autism because its definitely where my heart is at!

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I would like to work in the early intervention setting. Early intervention is a very important factor in identifying early communication difficulties and targeting the problem areas sooner. I would like to work in the early intervention settings because it is so family oriented. Being able to educate the family on how to help their children with the speech and language difficulty identified is amazing to me. Family dynamics and the way children are raised is fascinating so being able to see them at home would be interesting to me.

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I want to be a pedatric swallow specialist in the acute care setting, so I can educate others and work collaboratively  with other health care professionals and families. I enjoy Human Development and challenges. Also, PRN because $$$$$ I also would not mind being a trophy wife that goes to yoga everyday. 

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I want to be a pedatric swallow specialist in the acute care setting, so I can educate others and work collaboratively  with other health care professionals and families. I enjoy Human Development and challenges. Also, PRN because $$$$$ I also would not mind being a trophy wife that goes to yoga everyday. 

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I would love to work in a smaller school district with preschool up to middle school kiddos. I have grown up with family working in the school so the education setting is one in which I am most comfortable. HOWEVER, I am interested to see how I like the hospital setting during my upcoming internships!

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There is one setting that I have always wanted to work in, and that is the NICU!

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There is one setting that I have always wanted to work in, and that is the NICU!

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Right now I want to work with adults. I especially love working with TBI and BI patients. I feel most relaxed with adult patients and I have really loved working with patients who use AAC and total communication strategies due to aphasia. I am excited to see what an acute care setting has to offer. I am very interested in MBS studies as well.

P.s. I want to work where this lady works because it looks like they are having a great amount of fun with that mini pinwheel....

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I really want to work in a medical setting doing Modified Barium Swallow Studies while working with a whole team of professionals.