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NSSLHA Blog The official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Home Write for Us Contact Us National NSSLHA Website Search for Bridging Accessibility and Cultural Awareness: The Korean Aphasia Community in National NSSLHA Member on May 8, 2024 May 8, 2024 by Sally Min Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email In the United States, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by Asian patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Having spent the first half of my life in South Korea and the second half in the United States, I possess a unique perspective on the health care experiences of Asian immigrants. Beginning in elementary school, I regularly accompanied my Korean-speaking parents to medical appointments, treatment sessions,… Read More Bridging The Gap: Considerations For Clinicians Working With English Language Learners For The First Time in National NSSLHA Member on March 26, 2024 March 28, 2024 by Alexis Lawton Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email As a new clinician working in my rural hometown, I initially felt unprepared about how to best work with English language learners (ELLs). I had not worked with this population before, and my school district has limited professional development opportunities in this area—and limited resources in general. Also, because there is only a limited number of interpreters and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)… Read More Inspiring the Next Generation: Promoting Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Careers to High School Students in National NSSLHA Member on March 20, 2024 March 21, 2024 by Katie Esser Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email When you’re young, you don’t always know what career path you’ll end up on. For so many students, we may hear about the professions because of the experiences of those close to us. I learned about the professions when my younger brother received speech therapy in elementary school. However, it was not until I took a few courses in the last semester of my senior… Read More Get to Know the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) in National NSSLHA on February 28, 2024 March 13, 2024 by NBASLH Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email In celebration of Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH). Members shared what being part of NBASLH means to them—their responses ranged from empowerment to community support and professional growth. NBASLH serves as a beacon for Black professionals in the profession of speech-language pathology, providing a space for connection, advocacy, and learning. What does being… Read More ← Older Posts ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER ADVERTISE WITH US Categories Local NSSLHA Chapter National NSSLHA National NSSLHA Member Tags Ableism Advocacy and Inclusion ASHA Convention Assistant Audiology Audiology Externship Certification Chapter Honors Clinical Fellowship Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Cultural Competency Diversity Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Equity Ethics Events Externship Fundraising Grad School Applications Graduate Students Inspiration Interprofessional Collaboration Job Search Leadership LGBTQ+ Mentorship National NSSLHA Member Spotlight Nontraditional Students NSSLHA Honors Program Online Learning Post-Baccalaureate Professional Development Raw Conversations Research Scholarships SLPA Speech-Language Pathology State Associations State Licensure Stop the Silence Undergraduate Students Virtual About The National NSSLHA Blog is the official blog of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) . It is intended to establish a community and engage discussion for pre-professionals in the fields of audiology; speech-language pathology; and speech, language, and hearing research. Posts written by students and professionals reflect their own thoughts and opinions and do not imply National NSSLHA’s endorsement of the products or services they may write about. Contributors We welcome interested writers to apply to become a blogger for the National NSSLHA Blog. Please review National NSSLHA’s Comment Policy . Contact Us Email National NSSLHA. Visit the NSSLHA Community. Advertise If you’d like to advertise on the National NSSLHA Blog or one of National NSSLHA’s other digital platforms, please visit ASHA’s Marketing Solutions website . National NSSLHA sponsorship opportunities are also available. ©2017-2024 National Student Speech Language Hearing Association | Privacy Notice | Terms of...