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Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

Let’s talk about something we don’t always say out loud:

We’ve got superpowers.
No capes, no flying (unless you’re sprinting down a hallway with a laminated visual schedule), but let’s be real!  What we do is not for the faint of heart.

SLPs, Audiologists, Assistants, Students, Researchers, you all have powers that deserve serious recognition. In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, let’s take a moment to laugh, nod, and high five at the skills that make our professions not only important but kind of legendary.


Here are just a few of the superpowers we bring to the table:

Mind-Reading (AKA Anticipating Meltdowns Before They Happen)
That subtle look from a student? That shift in a parent’s tone? We see it coming. We redirect, regulate, and reassure before things even spiral. Our sixth sense is strong.

Superhuman Listening
We don’t just hear words. We hear subtle phoneme errors, background distractions, unspoken fears, and the “I’m-pretending-I-understand-you” tone. Selective listening? Please. We’re doing acoustic analysis in real-time.

Stamina of a Marathoner, Bladder of Steel
How many back-to-back sessions can we run without a bathroom break, a sip of water, or a single complaint? Don’t test us. We thrive on adrenaline and post-it notes.

Creativity on Command
No materials? No problem. You once turned a paperclip and a napkin into a visual support and won the day.

Calm in the Chaos
Fire drill during eval? Student throws your materials? Printer jammed mid-report? We remain unshaken. Perseverance under pressure is our baseline setting.

Data Collection Ninja Skills
We can cue, prompt, take data, redirect, take more data, track goals, and smile—all while balancing a therapy bag that weighs more than a carry-on suitcase.

Making Communication Look Easy (Even When It’s Not)
Whether we’re helping someone find their voice for the first time, retraining the brain after an injury, or supporting tiny humans in saying “mama” or “more,” we are in the business of creating life-changing breakthroughs.

Let’s take this month to celebrate what makes us amazing. Not just the degrees, certifications, or ASHA CEUs (although, yeah—those too).

It’s our heart.
Our hustle.
Our humor.
Our humanity.

Whether you’re working in a school, hospital, clinic, lab, home, or telehealth cave—we see you. You’re doing vital, world-shifting work.

This month, own your superpowers. Wear your invisible cape. And maybe, finally, use your lunch break.