Sarah Said:

Is a career in speech therapy (pathology)

We Answered:

Absolutely! A career in speech therapy allows you plenty of flexibility in the types of work choices you would have and work environments.

Explain to her that it is a field that will always need to be filled. Since we are entering into the time when our large older population is retiring, the need will be there; since we still remain at war with soldiers coming home with various injuries and exposured to different toxins/chemicals causing neurological disorders, there will continue to be a need. I could go on, but perhaps if your explanation is more specific she will have a better understanding of where you are coming from.


You would almost never be working on your own, rather you would be working with a team of people (physical therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, teachers, parents, doctors) who are all providing different services for each individual. I'm sure you can understand the need for such a setup, given the complexity of health conditions, especially in relation to communication disorders.

Also, try to get your hands on a Occupational Handbook-libraries usually have a copy- this will provide the basic information of salary, how fast or slow the field is growing, other possibilities within the field, etc.

Henry Said:

How do you respond to people who have no clue what they are talking about?

We Answered:

I don't respond to them. Responding to them would mean I actually give a crap.

Brent Said:

Can a stutterer become a Catholic priest?

We Answered:

Yes. Priests have many roles, not all of them involve public speaking.

Stuttering can be helped by the way. My sister-in-law ( a brilliant woman) had a terrible stutter most of our younger days. She went to therapy when in college, and now you would never know. It only comes back a little when she is very stressed.

Talk to a priest about your vocation, and God bless you.