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As you work to complete the final steps of your Speech-Language Pathology education, choosing your Clinical Fellowship Year isn’t something to be rushed. Research each practice to find the best fit for your personality and needs. Some things to consider are:   Paid Training Modules to Set You Up for Success:  Before your Clinical Fellowship Year even starts,  CBS Therapy  provides paid training sessions to get you comfortable with the practice. You will learn procedures and everyday expectations. Your role will be outlined in detail so that you can hit the ground running.   The Practice Meets All of ASHA’s Requirements:  ASHA defines the CFY as starting after the academics are complete and before you begin to practice SLP. The program aims to help fellows gain and refine clinical skills, participating in evaluations and ongoing learning. CBS Therapy is careful to adhere to all of ASHA’s requirements so that no page is left unturned.   The Mentors Are A...

As the end of the school year approaches, parents, teachers, and therapists are reflecting on challenges and successes in this once-in-a-lifetime year.  Summer is approaching and for many families that means yet another significant transition in their daily lives.  The ‘summer slide’ is a decline in the educational and functional skills that students learn during the academic school year.  Unfortunately, children with special education services are often especially vulnerable to losing skills over the summer.  The following are strategies to keep your child engaged over the summer in order to prevent the summer slide.   Routine It is incredibly helpful to create a routine right from the start.  Children benefit from structure and this gives you an opportunity to establish what you want or need your daily routine to look like.  Use pictures or simply draw what you will be doing in your day to allow your child to understand what is coming next. ...

Speech therapy aims to improve a person’s communication. Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who specialize in speech-language therapy. They must go through a rigorous university program, get a master’s degree, complete a 9-month clinical fellowship year (CFY) where they are under the supervision of a senior speech-language pathologist (SLP), get credentialed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and then get their state license to practice. If you or a loved one is seeking speech therapy please make sure that the person you are considering has ASHA certification and state licensure for the state you live in.

You’ve worked hard in school and reached the point where it is time to put your new knowledge into practice. Moving from the university classroom into a clinical fellowship is an exciting transition – giving you hands-on experience that will prepare you to start your new career. Not only is choosing the right CFY program critical to your success, but also consider how your intention and efforts will affect your results in the future. As you step into this new chapter, hold onto clear goals so you can gain the best knowledge and skills during your fellowship year. 5 Goals for Your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) This 36-week program prepares students to move into real-life career opportunities, with ongoing application and training that will support their future. This fellowship is required to achieve your Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP) through ASHA, the American Speech and Hearing Association. While it’s essential to complete the requireme...

As the end of the school year approaches, parents, teachers, and therapists are reflecting on challenges and successes in this once-in-a-lifetime year.   Summer is approaching and for many families that means yet another significant transition in their daily lives.   The ‘summer slide’ is a decline in the educational and functional skills that students learn during the academic school year.   Unfortunately, children with special education services are often especially vulnerable to losing skills over the summer.   The following are strategies to keep your child engaged over the summer in order to prevent the summer slide.   Routine It is incredibly helpful to create a routine right from the start.   Children benefit from structure and this gives you an opportunity to establish what you want or need your daily routine to look like. Use pictures or simply draw what you will be doing in your day to allow your child to understand what is coming next.  ...

If you are searching for the right fit for your CFY program, you may be weighing some essential priorities. It is vital to choose the right practice that will guide you toward long-term success in your SLP career. This Clinical Fellowship Year will set the stage for how you bring in clients and foster learning in your students and patients. It’s challenging to go from being the big man on campus to the newest team member in a career. There will be times you don’t know what you’re doing, and you’ll feel confused. It happens. But when you choose a team that is standing behind you, ready to support and help you thrive, then those lost feelings will occur less and less. 3 Things to Consider Before Choosing a CFY Program As you work to complete the final steps of your Speech Language Pathologist Career, choosing your Clinical Fellowship Year isn’t something to be rushed. Research each practice to find the best fit for your personality and needs. Some things to consider are: 1.  Paid Tr...

You've just completed grad school and passed the Praxes, so now it's time to apply for a  SpeechTherapy Jobs , but you're not sure about where or how to apply for a speech therapy job?  We have written this article to help you on your journey. Following are important things to note on how to look for and apply for speech therapy job vacancies.    Do proper research Speech pathology offers a wide range of job opportunities. Your placements should have aided you in determining which setting is best for you. Now is the time to research the advantages and disadvantages of each position as you begin looking for jobs.  Make use of your connections.  The best jobs aren't always advertised. Make contact with companies you'd like to work with using your connections; even if they haven't announced anything, they might still have openings. Make use of any available networks.  Make a strong resume.  When applying for a speech thera...