59 Applications: PSYC100 Alumni in Speech Language Pathology
By Mairi Cade-Hemphill, Riley J.T. Bonar, and Meghan E. Norris
In this unit, we explored topics related to language. We are pleased to introduce you to an alumnus who applies this content through her work as a Speech Language Pathologist!
Introducing, Mairi Cade-Hemphill!
Mairi Cade-Hemphill is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who graduated from Queen’s in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Mairi’s journey started with a love for psychology, particularly developmental psychology. After taking some linguistics courses, Mairi decided to pursue speech language pathology because of its blend with developmental psychology and linguistics. Mairi wanted to be in a profession where she could help people and work with children. Currently, she is working as an SLP for a school district. A typical day in the life of Mairi can really vary depending on the time of year. Her position involves completing speech and language assessments and screenings, providing consultation to teachers and parents, and working with students individually, in groups and in class on a variety of treatment goals (e.g., articulation, language, literacy, social communication, stuttering). SLPs are also required to complete paperwork including writing assessment and treatment reports and writing chart notes. In her position, it is important to have knowledge on developmental milestones and different diagnoses such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disabilities. Mairi also utilizes some counselling skills as an SLP (e.g., sharing assessment results and diagnoses with parents).
By taking PSYC 100, you join a vast community that contains members who have graduated and had a variety of experiences! We caught up with Mairi and asked what her favourite memory from PSYC 100 was. Mairi told us that she remembers really enjoying the labs and getting to discuss a variety of different topics with her group each week. Mairi also offered some advice about careers to students currently taking PSYC 100 and said that she would encourage students to try and find a career that follows their interests and passions. There are so many different paths you can pursue with a background in psychology. Mairi didn’t know about speech language pathology until she was in her undergraduate program and taking psychology and linguistics courses. Sometimes when you follow what you are interested in you will discover a career path you didn’t even know existed!
If you are interested in learning more about what Mairi does for a living, you can check out the Speech-Language and Audiology Canada website! As well, each province also has its own college that regulates speech language pathology. You can check out Ontario SLP and BC SLP with these links.
References:
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. (n.d.). College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. https://caslpo.com/
College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. (n.d.). College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. https://chcpbc.org/
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada. (n.d.). Speech-Language & Audiology Canada. https://www.sac-oac.ca/
How to cite this using APA Style:
Cade-Hemphill, M., Bonar, R.J.T., & Norris, M.E. (2026). Applications: PSYC100 Alumni in Speech Language Pathology. In PSYC 100: Principles of psychology. eCampusOntario. https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/testbookje/chapter/applications-psyc100-alumni-in-speech-language-pathology/
