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>> I became an SLP because I knew that there was diversity
in this field, and I knew that I would have the opportunity
to help people communicate.
Eight years now in this profession,
I wouldn't have it any other way.
My name is Davetrina Seles Gadson,
and I am a speech language pathologist.
One thing that I really enjoy about my day is
that it's definitely not routine.
You'll say them, and then I'll repeat them after you.
From working with patients with voice disorders
to neurological disabilities and speech to swallowing --
sometimes it might include community outings or working
with other therapists to make sure
that we're treating the entire patient.
One of the most exciting experiences
that I've had is working as a travel SLP.
I've lived in Chicago; I've lived in Dallas, so just having
that opportunity as well as building my career is something
that this field has supported me.
My patients inspire me.
They have a magnificent ability to be resilient.
So [inaudible] is a 19-year-old college student
who had a brain tumor.
One thing that prompted this type of outing is
that [inaudible] expressed that she likes to eat out a lot,
and her friends and family were ordering for her
because of her fear of not being understood.
So today was a perfect opportunity to take her out,
have her order for herself, and build that confidence
that she is intelligible and people understand her.
Knowing that [inaudible] is so close to returning to college
and the community is such a rewarding feeling
that it's hard to put in words.
She is an amazing person, and to have met her at this junction
in her life is, I think, more beneficial to me than her.
Yeah.
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