Samantha Santiaguel

Professor Kole Matheson

English 211C
27 March 2017
Discussion
The aim of the articles contained in the introduction is to persuade parents to seek

professional help from a Speech-Language Pathologist as soon as they notice any delays or even

changes in their childs speech or communication. Some controversies that were apparent

throughout several articles pertaining whether it is worth it to go through with early intervention

or to wait it out and see if the child will grow out of their delay (Eisenberg). I feel that it is

more important to seek professional help because it not only benefits the child, but it also helps

build a strong relationship between the children and their parents. The features of the articles that

I like was that they went into detail about how Speech Pathologists should not be the main

influence on the children, but the parents should be because they are the main role models and

are constantly in contact with their children in a natural setting (Paul and Roth 320).

Writing in the field of Speech-Language Pathology plays a major role in the process of

making procedures for patients. Although physically writing out procedures, case studies, and

treatments are important, there are also other means of writing. For example, in some cases of

examinations, a Speech Pathologist may need to use a technique called a Fiberoptic Endoscopic

Evaluation on Swallowing, or FEES for short. FEES is basically a x-ray video of the patient

swallowing various liquids. The purpose of FEES is to see whether or not foods or liquids are

able to clearly pass through the pharynx (McHose). In order to write effectively in my field, I

must use professional vocabulary that is necessary to accurately and thoroughly explain the
condition of a patient. I must be accurate in my writings so as not to confuse both myself and any

higher-ups that may evaluate my diagnosis.

My attitude towards myself as a writer has changed significantly. I have become more

positive and confident in my writing skills and find it easy to write out my thoughts. My

strengths as a writer are that I am able to accurately distinguish the difference between primary

and secondary sources, and I am able to find them in the right format in order for me to utilize

them into my writing. Among the papers that I have written so far, I am the most confident in the

IMRaD essay because I feel that I am the strongest in writing research papers. Although I feel

that I have grown more confident in my writing, I feel that I still need to improve. The paper that

I show the most weakness in is the Who Am I? essay because I did not know exactly what to

write about since I was required to talk about myself. Due to being enrolled in this course, I have

been able to apply concepts from this course to other courses where writing is required. I am able

to accurately source any articles I have used or talked about in my papers in the citations page

and I am also able to accurately use in-text citations.

 Works Cited

Eisenberg, Becca. 5 Reasons Why Speech & Language Therapy is Crucial for a Non-Verbal Child.

Friendship Circle Special Needs Resource Blog, 14 May 2015. Accessed 24 March 2017.

McHose, Beth. Personal interview. 10 January 2017.

Paul, Diane and Roth, Froma. "Guiding Principles and Clinical Applications for Speech-Language

Pathology Practice in Early Intervention." Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools, vol.

42, no. 3, July 2011, pp. 320-330. Accessed 15 March 2017.