Sis, You Got This!: From Surviving to Thriving as a Minority Speech-Language Pathologist

This is a story meant to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for the minority women in speech-language pathology who find themselves struggling with a sense of belonging in their field. It follows the autobiographical accounts of Barbara Fernandes, an adult immigrant to the U.S., as she embarks on her journey as a CSD student learning both English and Spanish. It tells of her struggles facing isolation, microaggressions, and her own internal battles to eventually become one of the most successful entrepreneurs within the SLP field. The journey from striving to thriving is amplified by the inclusion of her many Black and Brown, Latinx, Asian, and immigrant colleagues as they open up to share their own relatable challenges to persist within their field. The book serves as a rallying cry for unity and tolerance amongst minority SLPs, and it offers hope for minoritized SLP women. Lastly, it goes one final step further, asking much needed, deep, and thought provoking questions intended to push the field forward.Reviews:“I got goosebumps reading this book. It has such an impact and is a gripping read. This work is so needed in our field. Thank you for writing it; I know it will give so many individuals strength and motivation to move forward in the face of adversity! The field will never be able to thank you for this book.” Samantha GhaliContributors:Maria Claudia FrancaDM (Anonymous contribution)Ebony GreenEnjoli RichardsonJamila Perry HarleyLeila RegioMai Ling ChanMichelle HernandezMichelle PosnerPelesia FieldsRamya KumarTamala ClosePang Tao MouaPhuong Lien PalafoxYarimar Díaz RodríguezYao Du. Read more