What percentage of SLP are black?
3.6%
“As a male and a person of color, I consider myself a double minority in the field of speech-language pathology,” Drew said. “According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 3.6% of speech-language pathologists identified as Black or African American and 3.7% identified as male.”
What is a future SLP?
Future SLPs is a resource to inspire, motivate, and aid individuals unsure of what career directions to take upon entering college, and also for those individuals that have chosen to major in Speech Language Pathology, and need a little direction along the way.
What is one recent trend in speech pathology that you think is important?
Teletherapy is growing. It’s reaching students and communities that were understaffed or underserved, which is good for our clients and the profession on the whole. Filling chronic shortages is frankly good public relations.
How many SLPs are Hispanic?
About 13.7% of audiologists, 3.7% of SLPs, and 17.2% of those with dual certification are male. Race and Ethnicity. About 8.5% of ASHA members and affiliates identify as racial minorities. Additionally, about 6.1% of ASHA members and affiliates identify as Hispanic or Latino.
What technology is used in speech pathology?
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are using computers, tablets, smart phones, smart boards, and more in speech therapy for a variety of purposes. Parents are able to download apps and computer games to help their children practice their speech and language skills at home.
How many speech pathologists are white?
A Primarily White Profession The SLP profession is also no stranger to racial disparity; according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 2016, only 5.7% identified as a non-white, 3% of whom were Black, and 81% were white.
Why did you choose speech pathology?
“I was drawn to speech-language pathology because I wanted to help individuals with special needs, to provide a valuable service to the community, and to work as an independent professional. I’m rewarded by gratitude of families and, as a clinical instructor, by the development of skills in my bilingual students.