Alex Said:

Speech Therapist?

We Answered:

You have to go to college to become a speech therapist.

Speech-language therapy is the treatment for most children with speech and/or language disorders. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds, whereas a language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.

Speech-language therapy involves having a speech-language specialist work with a child on a one-to-one basis, in a small group or directly in a classroom, to overcome difficulties involved with a specific disorder. Speech-language therapy uses a variety of therapeutic strategies, including:

language intervention activities - These exercises involve having a speech-language specialist interact with a child by playing and talking to him. The therapist may use pictures, books, objects, or ongoing events to stimulate language development. The therapist may also model correct pronunciation and use repetition exercises to build speech and language skills.
articulation therapy - Articulation, or sound production, exercises involve having the therapist model correct sounds and syllables for a child, often during play activities. The level of play is age-appropriate and related to the child's specific needs. Articulation therapy involves physically showing a child how to make certain sounds, such as the "r" sound. A speech-language therapist may demonstrate how a child should move his tongue to produce specific sounds.

Leah Said:

I would like to be a speech therapist where can I look for jobs which might give me some experience?

We Answered:

The department of rehabilitation at your local hospital would be a good place to look. Give them a ring and ask if you can go for an informal chat, find out a bit more about what qualifications you would need.

Ronald Said:

What is the most job in demand? Counseling or Speech Therapist or Reading Specialist?

We Answered:

Speech Therapy will require returning to university. But the jobs are there and the money isn't too bad either..

Ruth Said:

Should I Become a Speech Therapist or an Iterior Designer?

We Answered:

Not everything is about money. Yes, it's nice to feel your job is secure, but will having a secure job that you are less passionate about make you happy? The main goal in life is happiness. Do what makes you happy. You are lucky to have something you are passionate about...don't lose that. I have no passion for my job and I am miserable. Go with the interior design. I have a friend who is very successful in her career because she's passionate about it. Passion=success.

Ella Said:

what in your opinion, do you think is a better job a speech therapist or an occupational therapist?

We Answered:

I can only say that I knew a teacher who was a speech therapist, and he was finding it harder to get a job. Schools were cutting back on this field, and he was lucky if he worked 1 day a week at each surrounding school. So he was loosing his medical benefit because he was working at separate schools. He was lucky at this stage in his life he was close to retirement, but I would imagine that when this man retires, no one will be hired to replace him.