Most Speech Language Therapists enter the profession with their eyes and hearts wide open. Whether in a healthcare or educational setting, therapists make a difference. We are highly educated and trained. We can sit at a table with neurologists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists. We can converse easily with concerned parents and stressed-out teachers. We can enthusiastically sit on the floor with a preschooler and patiently work with the elderly. A chameleon of sorts, the SLP wears many hats.   Yet, why the lack of respect? Unlike a lawyer, an SLP cannot bill for report writing. Unlike many doctors, introductory consultations are often sans pay. Travel time, teacher meetings and parents communications are often the same- considered outside of compensation. Even consider the SLP’s workspace. Most SLPs do not have a designated classroom or office. A corner of the library, converted broom closet or chair in the hallway become makeshift speech therapy spaces. To top it all off, caseloads are often burdensome as many regions have a dearth of qualified professionals.   What will spark a change? While SLPs carry on with training and professional learning, we must also continue to be resilient and creative. However, our compensation and respect definitely need a bump. All superheroes need to feel validated now and again. We also need a nice place to hang those capes and magic wands!