James Brinton: SLP in Schools

James Brinton, speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Katherine Thomas High School, discusses how he is challenged and motivated by working with moderate-to-severe learning disabled high school students, as well as working with a team of professionals to address students' needs.

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James Brinton:
"The thing that's most rewarding about being a speech language pathologist is getting to work with the adolescents that I see every day -- to be challenged by them, to be inspired by them, and to help them learn to be successful. I'm James Brinton. I'm a speech language pathologist at the Katherine Thomas High School in Rockville, Maryland.

[Brinton speaking to students, "I'll read it. I want you to follow along, and then..."]

I chose to work with high schoolers with moderate to severe learning disabilities because I realized it's very important for them to have the skills to transition out of high school into adulthood. I work with a social worker for each student. I also work with an occupational therapist and a school psychologist. We come together to collaborate on the goals that the students have.

The American Speech Language Hearing Association supports me in two ways: they provide scholarly articles for me to read as I research about my clients, and they also keep me connected to other professionals in my field in different settings, such as a hospital or a clinic.

[Brinton speaking to students, "Just what we did before: open mouth, so..."]

With the experience that I've gained here I hope to get a strong clinical foundation and either someday open up my own speech practice or return to a university to teach and supervise clinically. I love working with the students. They challenge me and inspire me every day. I love the support staff and the school. And I think being a speech language pathologist is a great career. At the end of a work day, I definitely feel like I've worked hard. I have a sense of fulfillment knowing that I have improved students' lives, and I look forward to the next day."

[maureenzuk]

James Brinton is a most impressive young man! That is chooses to work with young teenagers is awesome! Teenagers can be targets of bullying and lose self-confidence quickly! I applaud the efforts and devotion James Brinton brings to his career‼️

[momojii]

I'm majoring in college for speech pathology, so excited! ❤️

[shanaayanegi]

sir plzz I need a have a friend, he is a boy. He doesn't have a flat voice and he is literally into depression just because of his voice, he thinks as if he is not normal, he cries everyday, just because of this if you can help me out by giving me some guidance. I will be really thankful to you🙏🏻🙏🏻please!!