If an individual is meeting with a speech-language pathologist (SLP), chances are it is not for a positive reason. People who seek out SLP services are doing so in order to change something that they don’t necessarily like about themselves or improve a deficit. This may be a vulnerable time for the client and their support system. As an SLP, it is crucial to not only recognize this sensitive time, but to counsel everyone involved through it.
In the article, “Family Adjustment to Aphasia”, the worries, changes, information needs, coping strategies, and communication strategies are discussed. Aphasia impacts an entire family. An SLP will not only work with the individual with aphasia, but their support system as well.
Educating an entire group will allow for smoother communication outside of the therapy room. …show more content…
This article brought my attention to adjustments a family goes through when a loved one has a communication disorder. Reading this article, I realized that some of the questions this clinician had can be brought up initially with a family. By leading a conversation with a family, the SLP can make a difference in the overall adjustment. Though every change and struggle can’t be addressed at once, initiating a discussion can begin the path to openly talking about hard issues.
The article, “Calling on--and Grateful for--Counseling Skills”, talks about the more difficult conversations SLPs may have to have. Being an expert in communication makes SLPs are a good person for someone who struggles with communication to open up to. This article talks about the struggles people with communication disorders encounter. This article is a thought provoking look at ways to handle these situations, and the importance of working as an interdisciplinary