Emily Wietfeld MA CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
A little bit about me...
Close knit family Family's educational background My inspirations
What is speech Language Pathology?
Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs or Speech Therapists, are experts in helping people with communication. SLPs specialize in working with a wide range of people, from babies to adults. SLPs provide treatment for many types of communication and swallowing Disorders.
WHAT DO SLPS DO?
SLPs who work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat disorders related to communication and swallowing.
Our scope of practice covers speech, language, social communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
We address and provide therapy for a variety of communication and swallowing disorders.
THE BIG 9
Speech Production: Articulation (how we make sounds), Phonology (sound patterns), Apraxia, and Dysarthria (motor speech disorders). Fluency: Stuttering and cluttering (rhythm and flow of speech). Language: Difficulty understanding (receptive) or using (expressive) spoken, written, and/or signed language. This includes grammar, vocabulary, and reading/writing (literacy). Cognition: Communication difficulties related to memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive function, often following a brain injury or stroke. Voice & Resonance: Issues with pitch, loudness, or quality, and problems with how sound vibrates through the nose and mouth. Social Communication (Pragmatics): Difficulty using verbal and nonverbal communication in social interactions (e.g., turn-taking, understanding non-literal language). Swallowing (Dysphagia) & Feeding: Problems with safely and efficiently chewing, sucking, or swallowing food and liquids. Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Providing and training clients to use communication systems other than verbal speech (e.g., sign language, picture boards, speech-generating devices). Aural Rehabilitation: Helping individuals with hearing loss or deafness to develop communication skills and use their hearing aids/cochlear implants effectively.
Where do SLPs work?
SLPs work closley with doctors, audiologists, and teachers. Healthcare: Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics. Education: Public and private schools (early childhood through high school). Private Practice: Their own clinics or specialized practices. Other: Research centers, universities, and early intervention programs.
SLP course of study
*6-8 years of schooling *Two key credentials: State Licensure (to legally practice) and the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). *Step 1: Bachelor's Degree (4 Years) You first need an undergraduate degree. Many choose Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), as long as you complete specific prerequisite courses (e.g., in biological science, physical science, statistics, and social/behavioral science) to qualify for graduate school.
SLP COURSE OF STUDY
Step 2: Master's Degree (2-3 Years)This is the minimum required degree. You must attend a Master's program in SLP that's accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). *The program is rigorous, combining: Academic Coursework: Advanced studies in all the "Big 9" areas, plus research and anatomy.*Supervised Clinical Practicum: A minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience (375 hours of direct patient/client contact) must be completed during the graduate program. Step 3: National Exam & Clinical Fellowship (CF)After earning your Master's degree, there are two final, crucial hurdles:Pass the Praxis Exam: This national exam in Speech-Language Pathology is required for both ASHA certification and state licensure. Complete the Clinical Fellowship (CF): This is a full-time equivalent, mentored professional experience lasting a minimum of 36 weeks and 1,260 hours. During this period, you work as a paid SLP under the guidance of an ASHA-certified mentor, applying your academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Step 4: Licensure and Certification *Once you complete the CF and pass the Praxis exam, you can apply for your State License and the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.
What did you Learn?
"I've stuttered all my days. I guess I'm one of those incurable stutterers. Everyone has his own personal demon and mine is stuttering. I found that once I accepted it as a problem and learned to cope with it by not avoiding or hiding or struggling with it, my demon lost its hold on me."‘
- Charles Van Riper
Sources
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Asha. American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association. https://www.asha.org/.
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Emily Wietfeld
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Emily Wietfeld MA CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
A little bit about me...
Close knit family Family's educational background My inspirations
What is speech Language Pathology?
Speech-language pathologists, also called SLPs or Speech Therapists, are experts in helping people with communication. SLPs specialize in working with a wide range of people, from babies to adults. SLPs provide treatment for many types of communication and swallowing Disorders.
WHAT DO SLPS DO?
SLPs who work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat disorders related to communication and swallowing.
Our scope of practice covers speech, language, social communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
We address and provide therapy for a variety of communication and swallowing disorders.
THE BIG 9
Speech Production: Articulation (how we make sounds), Phonology (sound patterns), Apraxia, and Dysarthria (motor speech disorders). Fluency: Stuttering and cluttering (rhythm and flow of speech). Language: Difficulty understanding (receptive) or using (expressive) spoken, written, and/or signed language. This includes grammar, vocabulary, and reading/writing (literacy). Cognition: Communication difficulties related to memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive function, often following a brain injury or stroke. Voice & Resonance: Issues with pitch, loudness, or quality, and problems with how sound vibrates through the nose and mouth. Social Communication (Pragmatics): Difficulty using verbal and nonverbal communication in social interactions (e.g., turn-taking, understanding non-literal language). Swallowing (Dysphagia) & Feeding: Problems with safely and efficiently chewing, sucking, or swallowing food and liquids. Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Providing and training clients to use communication systems other than verbal speech (e.g., sign language, picture boards, speech-generating devices). Aural Rehabilitation: Helping individuals with hearing loss or deafness to develop communication skills and use their hearing aids/cochlear implants effectively.
Where do SLPs work?
SLPs work closley with doctors, audiologists, and teachers. Healthcare: Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics. Education: Public and private schools (early childhood through high school). Private Practice: Their own clinics or specialized practices. Other: Research centers, universities, and early intervention programs.
SLP course of study
*6-8 years of schooling *Two key credentials: State Licensure (to legally practice) and the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). *Step 1: Bachelor's Degree (4 Years) You first need an undergraduate degree. Many choose Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), as long as you complete specific prerequisite courses (e.g., in biological science, physical science, statistics, and social/behavioral science) to qualify for graduate school.
SLP COURSE OF STUDY
Step 2: Master's Degree (2-3 Years)This is the minimum required degree. You must attend a Master's program in SLP that's accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). *The program is rigorous, combining: Academic Coursework: Advanced studies in all the "Big 9" areas, plus research and anatomy.*Supervised Clinical Practicum: A minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience (375 hours of direct patient/client contact) must be completed during the graduate program. Step 3: National Exam & Clinical Fellowship (CF)After earning your Master's degree, there are two final, crucial hurdles:Pass the Praxis Exam: This national exam in Speech-Language Pathology is required for both ASHA certification and state licensure. Complete the Clinical Fellowship (CF): This is a full-time equivalent, mentored professional experience lasting a minimum of 36 weeks and 1,260 hours. During this period, you work as a paid SLP under the guidance of an ASHA-certified mentor, applying your academic knowledge in a real-world setting. Step 4: Licensure and Certification *Once you complete the CF and pass the Praxis exam, you can apply for your State License and the ASHA CCC-SLP credential.
What did you Learn?
"I've stuttered all my days. I guess I'm one of those incurable stutterers. Everyone has his own personal demon and mine is stuttering. I found that once I accepted it as a problem and learned to cope with it by not avoiding or hiding or struggling with it, my demon lost its hold on me."‘
- Charles Van Riper
Sources
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Asha. American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association. https://www.asha.org/.