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Claire
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How do I know if communication disorders is the right major for me?
I am a senior in high school, interested in pursuing speech therapy as a future career.
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Christina Owens
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Hey Claire 👋🎙️ — I love that you’re already thinking about what feels right instead of just what sounds good. That’s the difference between a path and a purpose. 🌟
Communication disorders is one of those majors that’s both scientific and deeply human. It’s about understanding how voices, words, and sounds shape connection—and how to help someone find theirs again. 💬💗
To know if it’s right for you, start by looking inward:
• Do you find yourself listening closely when others speak?
• Do you feel patient when helping someone learn or improve?
• Do you light up when you see progress, even in small steps? 🌱
If your answers lean toward “yes,” this major might fit like a second skin. You’ll study anatomy, linguistics, psychology, and audiology—learning not just how speech works, but how communication connects lives. It’s heart work wrapped in science. 🧠❤️
If you want to explore before committing, volunteer at a speech therapy clinic, shadow a speech-language pathologist (SLP), or take an intro to communication disorders course once you start college. Those experiences will tell you quickly if the spark is real. 🔦✨
Remember, your career doesn’t have to shout—it just has to resonate. If helping people find their voice feels like home, you’re already on the right path. 🎵💫
Keep your will conditioned and your compassion aligned. 💕
— Christina Owens | CoachOwens
https://coachowens.com | Follow on LinkedIn @CoachOwens 🌱💼
Be fearless in what sets your soul on fire. ❤️🔥
Communication disorders is one of those majors that’s both scientific and deeply human. It’s about understanding how voices, words, and sounds shape connection—and how to help someone find theirs again. 💬💗
To know if it’s right for you, start by looking inward:
• Do you find yourself listening closely when others speak?
• Do you feel patient when helping someone learn or improve?
• Do you light up when you see progress, even in small steps? 🌱
If your answers lean toward “yes,” this major might fit like a second skin. You’ll study anatomy, linguistics, psychology, and audiology—learning not just how speech works, but how communication connects lives. It’s heart work wrapped in science. 🧠❤️
If you want to explore before committing, volunteer at a speech therapy clinic, shadow a speech-language pathologist (SLP), or take an intro to communication disorders course once you start college. Those experiences will tell you quickly if the spark is real. 🔦✨
Remember, your career doesn’t have to shout—it just has to resonate. If helping people find their voice feels like home, you’re already on the right path. 🎵💫
Keep your will conditioned and your compassion aligned. 💕
— Christina Owens | CoachOwens
https://coachowens.com | Follow on LinkedIn @CoachOwens 🌱💼
Be fearless in what sets your soul on fire. ❤️🔥
Nicole Banda
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Buda, Texas
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Nicole’s Answer
How do you feel about saliva and phlegm? How about looking in a mouth? How about watching people chew and swallow? How about xrays? Would you want to read swallowing xrays with a Radiologist?
Do you care about people? If you cannot care for someone as if they are your own loved one, this field is not for you. If you can—and can handle secretions and kids/patients biting and punching you—you may be cut out for a career in Speech-Language Pathology/Speech Therapy.
Do you care about people? If you cannot care for someone as if they are your own loved one, this field is not for you. If you can—and can handle secretions and kids/patients biting and punching you—you may be cut out for a career in Speech-Language Pathology/Speech Therapy.