Learn at MetroEHS
Grow as a Pediatric SLP with Diverse Early Intervention Experience
At MetroEHS, students are paired with a clinical instructor experienced in guiding students to learn and grow their competence in pediatric outpatient SLP. Our student program is customized to your experience level and clinical interests.
Clinical Rotation Pathway
Undergraduate Students
- Complete observations with a CCC-SLP
- Assist the SLP to prepare and close out each session
Graduate Students
- Each practicum is customized based on your graduate requirements
- Students spend 1 to 5 days in the clinic
- Experiences include assessment and re-assessment, progress monitoring, daily treatment, parent coaching, AAC assessment and modification, multidisciplinary treatment coordination, and observing other disciplines like ABA, OT, PT, and more
Diagnoses Commonly Seen
- Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Phonological disorder
- Feeding disorders
- ADHD
- Fluency disorder
Specialized Training Opportunities
- Articulation, phonology, and motor speech disorders
- Receptive and expressive language
- Pragmatics, play, and social skills
- Cognitive communication for pediatrics
- Fluency and voice screening
- Feeding in the outpatient setting: diet expansion, oral motor skills, breastfeeding, and more
- AAC assessment and treatment
Apply for a Student Placement
Tell us about your program, the experience you're looking for, and your timeline. Our student programs team will follow up about placement.
