Karenism in speech language pathology

How to Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 1

Image by Tilixia on Pixabay.com “Because no one likes a Karen.” I recently saw a post on Instagram that said speech-language pathology is the 4th whitest profession in the United States. It was an IG post, so I don’t have a citation for it. But, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has done the demographic researchContinueContinue reading “How to Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 1″

Karen-ism in Speech-Language Pathology Part 2

Image courtesy of Wallusy on Pixabay.com I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist. I’ve been an SLP for a day or two now. If I’m honest, it will be 25 years in August. I started my career in Upper East Tennessee, the heart of Appalachia and where my family originates. I’ve worked all around the UnitedContinueContinue reading “Karen-ism in Speech-Language Pathology Part 2”