Speech Language Pathologist Research Paper

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Living in a limited town reduces the opportunity for civilians to get the glimpse of therapeutic resources. Witnessing firsthand the dissatisfaction that emerges within a family really affected me. My dream of becoming a speech language pathologist was highly influenced by my step brother. Watching him grow up for several years and continuously struggle with the same speech problems encouraged me to pursue my goal in helping kids like him. My goals in life were once like a tornado, spinning tremendously fast, and picking up any idea that seemed to come in my path. They slowly started clearing up when a young boy entered my life. Being introduced to this eight year old boy reciprocated on envisioning my career. Alan was my stepbrother, so I did not have the luxury to grow up with him from birth. I knew who …show more content…

After eight years he moved into my household, I soon became attached to this urge to make a difference. A difference is Alan’s life and others. Any kid requires patience and care. Alan was a special kid that called for psychological treatment, treatment that wasn't offered in this small town. Since we both lived under the same roof for the past three years, I took it into my own hands to attempt to help him out. I was certainly not the most qualified person to help Alan, but being around him gave me the opportunity to advance on certain skills. I developed skills while taking care of him on my spare time. While taking care of him I attempted to

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