Challenges I Face As A Speech Language Pathologist
Another challenge I will face as a speech language pathologist is client behavioral issues. Behavior problems can interfere with therapy and the success of the client. Some children will try to escape situations by crawling under tables, attempting to run out the door, or yelling for their mom or dad. It is our job to NOT positively reinforce these behaviors by giving into the behavior. For example, if I am drilling the present progressive tense and my child chooses to fall under the table to escape, I follow the child and continue to drill. I do not like the child get out of the work because if I do, I set myself up for more chances of behavioral interruptions. It is important to stay consistent with my rules and expectations. Sometimes as
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Motivation can be increased by several factors including rewards, goals, and interest. As well as understanding extrinsic motivation factors, I will also need to be aware of intrinsic factors. If a client is intrinsically motivated to change, I will have more success. Sometimes, it may be beneficial to discontinue therapy until the client is ready to change. With positive reinforcements, I need to ensure the client likes the reinforcement and desired behaviors INCREASE when receiving the reinforcers. If a client is indifferent to the reinforcer and the desired behaviors do not increase, I need to change the form of reinforcement. With that said, some clients are motivated by the goals themselves. These people are highly intrinsically motivated and the thought of reaching the written goals is enough to foster positive change. Finally, the client should be interested in the therapy/activity. For example, one of my clients worked hard during drill work, because he was interested in the Legos that came in the end if he worked to standard. However, even when he started to play with Legos, I would “freeze” him every 20 seconds and ask him to tell me three of his cards. He was interested in the activity he was working for, so I could get numerous and positive responses. As a speech language pathologist, it is my responsibility to adjust the factors of motivation. The more I know my client, the more I will be able to adjust therapy accordingly to make our time together a positive
Motivation can be increased by several factors including rewards, goals, and interest. As well as understanding extrinsic motivation factors, I will also need to be aware of intrinsic factors. If a client is intrinsically motivated to change, I will have more success. Sometimes, it may be beneficial to discontinue therapy until the client is ready to change. With positive reinforcements, I need to ensure the client likes the reinforcement and desired behaviors INCREASE when receiving the reinforcers. If a client is indifferent to the reinforcer and the desired behaviors do not increase, I need to change the form of reinforcement. With that said, some clients are motivated by the goals themselves. These people are highly intrinsically motivated and the thought of reaching the written goals is enough to foster positive change. Finally, the client should be interested in the therapy/activity. For example, one of my clients worked hard during drill work, because he was interested in the Legos that came in the end if he worked to standard. However, even when he started to play with Legos, I would “freeze” him every 20 seconds and ask him to tell me three of his cards. He was interested in the activity he was working for, so I could get numerous and positive responses. As a speech language pathologist, it is my responsibility to adjust the factors of motivation. The more I know my client, the more I will be able to adjust therapy accordingly to make our time together a positive