Speech-Language Pathologist

Interview of Jennifer Oelfke, a speech-language pathologist and alumna of the University of Central Florida's (UCF) program in communication sciences and disorders (formerly communicative disorders).

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• UCF
• speech-language
• pathology
• communication
• sciences
• disorders
• alumna
• Jennifer
• Oelfke

[someone123o1]

I have a stutter and will be attending graduate school soon for Speech-Language Pathology. I plan to devote my life to researching speech disorders and helping other people. This was a nice video! :)

[kslifer1066]

hello i have a question i have a speech disorder i cant pronouce my r's i am 20 yrs. old is it still to late tofix it and if not where can i go to find a speech pathologist

[speechpathification]

What could be better than being paid to be a do-gooder! I am interested in speech pathology because I genuinely want to help others and I believe that this career field is a venue by which I can make the world a kinder and more just place.

[OtterAquafina]

@pampletin64 you can include them in society. Children and adults with speech and language disorders want acceptance in society (, remember that speech/language disorders AREN'T always associated with the cognitive intellect of an individual). All and all, the best way to include them as stated before is to treat them like a Pablo Picasso, a friend, and like your neighbor that bakes the best cookies ever. Show them compassion and support and many will feel included =). But ALWAYS be receptive!

[OtterAquafina]

@pampletin64 It depends. Some children with speech and language disorders are looked down upon by their family and peers, and some children with speech and language disorders have a great support system all around. Generally though, children with a speech and language disorders at some point or another were teased in schools, misunderstood, etc. However, as someone who is in the process of obtaining a masters in this field, My advice is to treat them like you treat your friend, & that is how.

[pampletin64]

What is the social impact in children with speech and language disorder? what strategies can you use to include them in society?

[MissLiz13]

@kslifer1066 hi, it's not too late to fix. you'll be shown the correct way to produce the /r/ sound, along with strategies and activities to help you. you can search for a private speech pathologist, or if you have insurance, you can find one through that.

[ameronii]

i'm a 17 year old and i'm going to ithaca college in ny for SLP. as soon as heard about it, it sounded perfect. I'm so excited to start and help out.

[zachmasterzach]

@iamawesum hey, I'm not knocking speech pathology at all! I considered it as a career but I'm going into audiology. I would either job would be hard to keep at without a sense of humor though.

[iamawesum]

@zachmasterzach No, I am not humorless or slow. This is going to be my future job and I take it completely seriously.

[zachmasterzach]

@iamawesum are you slow, or just humorless?