Before entering this program, I had very little knowledge of what speech pathology actually is because no one in my family needed the services of an SP. But now that I have been introduced to the program and have seen a speech pathologist in action, I can say that this is what I want to be. This is who I am set to be.
At first, I was apprehensive of the whole CTS experience because this was my first time being in an actual clinic, and I'm always quite scared of new things. When I entered the area, I didn't know what to do because I got there earlier than the other observers. I looked around and put myself in the therapists' shoes and I realized that I was very inexperienced. I don't know how to handle the kids who are rather violent especially when they hurt themselves as well as other people. For instance, there was a child with GDD and autism who threw a fit because her teacher didn't let her have the AAC board. It was heartbreaking to see her frustrated and couldn't do anything about it. Another thing I got scared of was not being creative enough. Therapists have to think of different ways and the appropriate approach for different cases.
However, these fears can be worked…show more content… I was fortunate to be observing in the pediatric department. I'm excited to be a speech pathologist. I'm excited to grow personally and professionally. I'm excited to teach my patients new skills and help them reach developmental milestones and to see their progress. Teacher Josh was teaching James the past, present, and future tense of Filipino words as well as the proper articulation for words with "r" and "L". He wanted James to learn oral motor coordination using oral and verbal imitation. They played in between sessions help get him back on track when he starts to lose focus. It was really nice to see and hear James pronounce the words properly. It makes the hard work worth it. I'm excited for the satisfaction I would feel when I achieve the goals for the
