3 Most Common Myths About Childhood Speech Impediments
As our little tikes start talking, many of them have cute speech difficulties. However, the more children are exposed to language, they begin to learn styles of mimicking adult communication and begin to perfect their dialect. Many parents just assume that speech habits of 4 and 5-year-olds aren’t an issue. They don’t feel that they need to seek expert help from speech pathologists. In fact, one Australian study said that...
Burn Therapy Could Be the Specialty You Need
Burns are one of the most traumatic injuries the human body can endure. Multiple body systems are simultaneously involved. Depending on the severity, burns can appear deceivingly non-threatening while doing most of their dirty work beneath the damaged skin. Damaged blood vessels dilate causing inflammation and edema are typically listed among many other life-threatening problems. Once the patient is stabilized and undergoes graft...
Now Streaming Allied Heatlh | Tips for Telepractice Therapy
If you thought your career as a traveling allied health professional couldn’t get any more flexible, think again! Today there are all sorts of profitable new ways to apply your skills in healthcare and therapy thanks to technology. You could be between assignments or even on the road, but either way, you might want to consider starting a telepractice to supplement your income! The convenience and comfortability that telepracticing...
Top 8 Best States for Speech Therapy Jobs
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, so it’s the perfect time to shed some light on all of our awesome speech therapy jobs! AlliedTravelCareers has speech-language pathology job openings across the United States, but which states are the most promising? Luckily, we’ve compiled this handy list of the top eight best states for speech therapy jobs! Top 8 Best States for Speech Therapy Jobs 1. California If you’re...
Speech-Language Pathology Career Options
For millions of Americans, everyday tasks of communication can be challenging. However, speech-language pathologists work with many of these individuals to develop the skills and ability to communicate effectively. The path to becoming an SLP is not necessarily short. It requires years of school, clinical training, and board certification. Yet, speech-language pathologists often report a sense of profound fulfillment from their work....
Male to Female Voice Therapy: Talking Transgender
The general public has a growing awareness of the transgender community since more famous people coming out and sharing their transition experience. Yet something that often goes unmentioned is that while there are hormones and surgeries available to transgender patients so that they can change their physical appearance, many transgender people, especially those transitioning from male to female, are left with an unchanged voice. As a...