Pie chart showing percentage of speech-language pathologists in each practice setting: CASSI: 36% (48 SLPs), green section. IP/OP/Clinics: 25% (33 SLPs), purple section. Schools: 21% (28 SLPs), blue section. CFSC/CR/EDEC/STP: 18% (24 SLPs), orange section.

Family Feedback

I can sleep at night now.” – Parent of a patient, when asked how having her child receive services at Kennedy Krieger had affected her

In Their Own Words

When asked what keeps them at Kennedy Krieger, 62% of the 21 SLPs surveyed commented on the training and support their supervisors provide, calling it “excellent,” “impressive” or “astounding.”

I really like working as a team. I know a lot of places advertise teamwork, but I think the Institute is exceptional in this area.” – SLP

 

We want our children to be the best communicators they can be and have the brightest future they can.” – SLP at CASSI

 

It’s great to work with cutting-edge researchers...there are so many opportunities for learning here.” – SLP at CASSI

 

I like the smaller caseload. It allows us to do more to serve the child. Here, we focus on the whole child—an interdisciplinary process.” – Inpatient-outpatient SLP

 

It’s more than a supportive environment. The learning opportunities are invigorating. I’m NEVER bored!” – Inpatient-outpatient SLP

 

I really like how we all work together as a cohesive unit. I feel like the seniors are very receptive to any ideas or concerns that we may have.” – School-based SLP

 

Low caseloads allow time for SLPs to get to know their kids and their kids’ families. That’s much better than trying to manage a caseload of 60 to 80 kids in a public school.” – School-based supervising SLP

 

There are extensive resources and support, in terms of people and materials.” – School-based SLP

 

There isn’t a feeling of competition, but of collective greatness.” – SLP at CFSC/EDEC