# A Speech-Language Pathologist’s

## Job Description

**What Your Students Might Want You to Know**

Support belonging. Learn from me. Be there, but give me space. **Let me fail sometimes.**

#### Hear me.

Encourage independence.

### Listen to me.

Always speak kindly. **Help me connect with other students.** Ask, “What do you need?” Be safe. If I am loud, be quiet.

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Remember, I am a person first. le Encourage interdependence. Do not control. Assume friendship is possible. Assume competence always. me Attribute the best possible motive consistent with the facts. et**Spark** L If I am sad, wipe my tears.**curiosity.** Allow us to create together, laugh together, and have fun together. When I am happy, step back. . **Set me up to** Relax. Allow choice. Share positive stories with parents. be successful. Ask, “How can I best help you?” When I have difficulties, kindly redirect. Be a learner yourself. Breathe. Step back. Encourage softly. Speak softly.**Redirect softly. Follow my lead.** Lead by loving. Give me space. **Watch me thrive.**

**The Speech-Language Pathologist’s Handbook for Inclusive School Practices—By Dr. Julie Causton and Chelsea P. Tracy-Bronson**