Spotlight on Special Interest Group 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
By Megan Urban
When did you join your SIG—and what made you want to join?
I’ve been a SIG 13
member since at least 2010. At that time, I had recently been promoted from clinician
to manager and sought increased opportunities for networking and continuing
education to stay current with changes in the field. I found that SIG 13
provides a community for dedicated clinicians who are especially interested in
swallowing and swallowing disorders.
How has your involvement with the SIG helped you in your career?
SIG 13 has provided
the opportunity to earn low-cost, high-quality ASHA CEUs by reading
Perspectives articles and attending SIG 13-sponsored CEU events, which were
especially helpful for my application for board certification in swallowing and
swallowing disorders. Following the SIG 13 Community page keeps me abreast of
professional topics being discussed across the country, helps me identify
potential areas to cultivate in my setting, and enables me to learn from others’
experiences. Increased knowledge helps me lead with confidence.
How do you carve out time to volunteer with the SIG while
working in your full-time job and balancing other commitments? What advice
would you give to someone who’d like to get more involved in the SIG, including
how you get support from your supervisor/institution?
Working with a great
team and the ability to prioritize are my essentials for balancing my volunteer
position with my full-time job and family. If som...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Megan Urban Tags: Academia & Research Health Care Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Dysphagia Speech Disorders Swallowing Disorders Source Type: blogs
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