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!  

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          At Remote Speech Inc and Abington Speech Inc, we are first and foremost clinicians. As we negotiate contracts and fill jobs posts, we do so with a therapist’s interests in mind. We strive to create relationships where clients and therapists are mutually rewarded and supported. Learn more at www.remotespeech.com and follow us on our various social media channels. Together, we can make a difference! Click here to schedule a complimentary consultation with an Executive Member of our Team.