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: Tags: Academia & Research Health Care Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Dysphagia Speech Disorders Swallowing Disorders Source Type: blogs