I feel that if I do not know the answer to this question than I probably should not be a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). This is the most important question I chose because of what it’s really asking; why do I want to spend the rest of my life helping people with communication disorders?
There are many things people have gone through that have made them the person they are today. These things can truly inspire someone to be something that will give them passion and drive in life. I never thought all my ear problems and surgeries would lead me to becoming a SLP, but in the end that is the only thing I can think of that will make me happy and give me a sense of fulfillment in life.
Having a communication problem is more than just saying s’s for th’s or wearing hearing aids. It’s a disorder that everyone sees and hears from the outside. Many cannot look past the disorder and see the real person. That’s where I as a SLP come in. My job is to try to help individuals overcome their disorder so they can go on with their lives. This world is too cruel for many people, so why live with a problem that is able to be overcome.
I am a passionate person and hard worker. When I know I can do something I put everything into that task with everything I have. I may not be the smartest or the quickest at first, but in the end I will never be defeated. Being a SLP is very similar. Whatever type of caseload, disorder, or client is put forth onto me I will strive for perfection and work my hardest on accomplishing the disability.
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Wow. I think it is amazing how you can overcome your own communicative disorder to help others with similar problems. This will give you compassion others in your profession may lack, altough through no fault of their own. I believe your clients will be able to better relate to you, and you to them. Overall, reading your response to "Why do I want to be a SLP?" was very moving and I felt it was a very impressive answer. I am sure this passion will allow you to become a good if not great SLP.
I really enjoyed your passionate response to this question, especially when you explained how you want to help other children to see the PERSON, and not the disorder. I truly believe that your passion and past experiences will drive you to become a very successful SLP and change the lives of many children!
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