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Transition services are implemented to assist students in planning for post-secondary education, develop skills related to acquiring and maintaining employment, and enhance independent living functionality. Transition services are mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 300.43 (Individuals with Disability Act, 2017). Within Texas, transition services are directed to be implemented once the student turns 14 years of age (“Secondary Transition Guidance,” 2019).

Can a Clinical Fellow (CF) or speech-language pathologist (SLP) secure a job in the medical field without experience? The short answer is yes, it's possible. However, landing a medical SLP position can be challenging. Due to liability concerns and limited training resources, hiring a clinician with minimal medical SLP qualifications can make it less likely for your resume to reach the hiring manager's desk.

It can be difficult for students to decide where they want to focus within the broad scope of practice of speech-language pathology. This article gives some advice on how to get started and reassurances that you do not need to have it all figured out yet.

Cafe TSHA is an initiative of the TSHA Publications Board. Levity Lounge is a walk on the lighter side. Tips for Tx offers clever hacks to up your therapy game. Tech Bytes covers new and noteworthy technology finds. Student Swap provides student-focused ideas and inspiration. Wellness Corner emphasizes self-care for service providers. We encourage you to submit your ideas to publications@txsha.org for consideration for publication in future issues. 

Heading into the fall always makes me think of the movie You’ve Got Mail. I love the quote where Tom Hanks says to Meg Ryan, “Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies… I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” Our committee chairs in Professional Services have their sharpened pencils and new notebooks ready and are working hard for you, our Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) members. They are in the places and spaces where you as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists work and serve your patients and families.