Clinic Observation

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to observe and participate in Missouri State University’s Speech Language and Hearing Clinic because I received hands-on experience and had the ability to interact with a client. Before entering the clinic, I was extremely nervous, but I was excited to begin working with a graduate clinician and client. During my first experience in the clinic, my graduate clinician, Bob, taught me how to collect data. Bob was an excellent mentor because she acted professionally and was open and willing to answer questions. She took the time out of her busy schedule to visually show me her session plans and SOAP notes, so I had a better idea of the paperwork format. Bob had a supportive and positive attitude toward
Along with collecting data, I contributed to each session by welcoming the client and participating in the daily activities. During each therapy session, we took part in four activities and spent approximately 15 minutes on each activity. Bob and I attempted to make the session as fun and engaging as possible by switching up the goals and activities. For example, we played Go Fish, Hi! Ho! Cherry-O, created silly sentences with target sounds, and participated in scavenger hunts. The target sounds that we focused on included ………….. In order to participate in the game or activity, Bob, the client, and I took turns practicing the target sounds of the daily sub goals before we were able to spin or role the dice. After the client produced the correct target sound, the board game or activity acted as reinforcement for his
I want to develop personal relationships with clients of my own and have the rewarding experience of mending and creating opportunities for individuals to communicate effectively. Depending on the client’s difficulties, I want to take on the challenge of treatment so they can function in daily life activities. I fully believe that this experience has given me a taste and prepared me for the upcoming years that I will spend working one-on-one with a client. Overall, the associate clinician experience in the Missouri State University Speech Language and Hearing Clinic has provided me with confidence in the information that I have learned in undergraduate school and has encouraged me to continue my knowledge in the Communication Sciences and Disorders