#015 - Speech Language Pathologists | Panda Speech

Who are Speech Language Pathologists? 

Tune in to this episode with Amanda from @PandaSpeech, a passionate school-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to learn all about SLPs. We learn who SLPs are, the training they require, and about the diversity of roles and settings they are trained in and can work in. We explore life in schools, gain an insider's perspective, and discover intriguing parallels between SLPs and school psychologists and why we so often end up being friends!

Amanda opens up about what SLPs like her wish their school colleagues knew about their work, offers advice on setting healthy boundaries at work, and reflects on how her roles as an SLP and a mother have influenced each other. Plus, Amanda shares her top tip for new parents as an SLP. Tune in for an authentic look into the world of school-based SLPs with Amanda from @PandaSpeech. 

About the Guest

Amanda Schaumburg is a Speech Language Pathologist in Texas and has spent most of her career in the public schools. She has experience in outpatient clinics, early childhood intervention programs, and rehabs. Amanda is an author of speech therapy and educational resources and has been selling her creations online since 2015 in her store Panda Speech. Her hope is to help busy SLPs build a library of effective and engaging materials. Amanda has recently opened her own private practice where she provides contract speech therapy services, professional development, tele-therapy services, and professional consultations. Outside of her career, Amanda has a passion for community involvement. She serves on a local tennis association board, volunteers for local scouting programs, and is a Special Olympics coach for track and swimming.

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