Roadmap Research Paper
The starting point of my roadmap consists of my interest in speech therapy. I was introduced to the idea of speech-language-hearing degree by my mom, who works with children from birth to three who have disabilities. Of course, there are many jobs that you can get with an SPLH degree, so how did I choose speech therapy? EPSY 210 taught me that my foundations include helping people, problem solving, and being creative. I also have interests in education, therapy, and sports. After considering these things I gained more certainty that speech therapy or speech pathology is a good fit for me. Typically, a SLP has a pretty flexible schedule, making it easy to find time for important activities such as spending time with family. Working as a speech
…show more content…
If there are any roadblocks that get in the way of my career goals it would have to be, self-doubt or fear. Everyone is so unique and disorders can vary from person to person, so what if I come across a child that I can’t help? It’s such a scary thought to have gone through school and training, and still not be able to do your job effectively. In the Roadmap textbook, veering means being fluid and flexible in your thinking.
While I’d really like to find a job here in Kansas, if I were not able to find one there is a high demand for speech therapists that specialize in early intervention back in Texas. It’s not ideal, but if it’s really a career I want to pursue I’d move just about anywhere. At least I would be closer to my parents and younger sister. Even before moving to Lawrence I’ve had a lot of fear. Growing up I’ve never been very independent, so when it hit me that I was moving from Texas to Kansas alone it scared me quite a bit. I always went everywhere with my parents, sister, or friends. How was I supposed to go to college alone? My first year here at KU is coming to an end and I’m really glad that I pushed myself by moving out of state, because it did make me more extroverted and independent. Over coming fear can be hard to do, but it can have positive
If there are any roadblocks that get in the way of my career goals it would have to be, self-doubt or fear. Everyone is so unique and disorders can vary from person to person, so what if I come across a child that I can’t help? It’s such a scary thought to have gone through school and training, and still not be able to do your job effectively. In the Roadmap textbook, veering means being fluid and flexible in your thinking.
While I’d really like to find a job here in Kansas, if I were not able to find one there is a high demand for speech therapists that specialize in early intervention back in Texas. It’s not ideal, but if it’s really a career I want to pursue I’d move just about anywhere. At least I would be closer to my parents and younger sister. Even before moving to Lawrence I’ve had a lot of fear. Growing up I’ve never been very independent, so when it hit me that I was moving from Texas to Kansas alone it scared me quite a bit. I always went everywhere with my parents, sister, or friends. How was I supposed to go to college alone? My first year here at KU is coming to an end and I’m really glad that I pushed myself by moving out of state, because it did make me more extroverted and independent. Over coming fear can be hard to do, but it can have positive