Therapy Abroad was created to provide a valuable, relevant, and hands-on experience for undergraduate students, graduate students and professional speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other allied health students and professionals who have an interest in international travel.
Therapy Abroad co-founder, Jessica Brown, is a USA licensed speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP) and music therapists (MTBC) who has traveled to more than 40 countries and all seven continents. She has lived and worked abroad for much of her career, during which time she shuffled between schools, hospitals, home health, and a variety of other settings in order to stay productive and meet the varied needs of her community. Her desire to expand the influence of speech-language pathology abroad was often met with frustration, due to the lack of information and resources available internationally. However, this engagement also helped her develop a new set of tools and the ability to navigate complex environments.
The idea for Therapy Abroad grew out of Jessica’s personal experiences, her sincere love of travel and the knowledge that very few study abroad and volunteer opportunities currently exist for students and professionals in her field. This is what drove the creation of Therapy Abroad. Our mission is to help students gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom that will help them in graduate school and as clinicians, to inspire more students and professionals to take that first step toward volunteering, service-learning or completing a practicum experience abroad, acquire advanced language skills for the workplace, and to gain the type of unique professional insight that comes from working in a foreign location.
Programs
Belize: Communication Sciences & Disorders Program
This two-week program is intended for undergraduate students ages 18 and up who are interested in pursuing a career in speech-language pathology (speech therapy), audiology or a related field. Students will gain hands-on experience, clinical observation hours, one-on-one time with SLPs, and advanced training in areas like ABA therapy.
Thailand: Physical Therapy (PT) & Occupational Therapy (OT)
This two-week program is intended for undergraduate students ages 18 and up who are interested in pursuing a career in physical or occupation therapy. Perfect for pre-PT or OT students, kinesiology, sports & excerciese sciences, psychology, etc. Students will gain hands-on experience, and one-on-one time with PTs, OTs, and other professionals.
Dominican Republic: Spanish Bilingual Communication Sciences & Disorders Program
This two-week program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who want to learn from professional speech-language pathologists (SLPs), gain hands-on experience, and achieve advanced Spanish language communication skills for SLPs through an immersive language program.
Thailand: Speech-Language Pathology & Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Program
This is a specialized two-week program with a focus on providing an opportunity for students to implement sustainable and culturally relevant Speech/Language and AAC interventions that will significantly impact the functional communication of local school-age children.
Introduction to Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) Program
This program is designed for undergraduate students who are new to the major or interested in learning more about Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD). Learn the skills you'll need to succeed in this major. The emphasis on this program will be to introduce students to the field of CSD with a focus on culture, public health, and global diversity.
International Group Programs for Professional Organizations, Universities, and Non-Profits
Programs will be built from the ground up and will be driven by your goals, values, and learning outcomes. Our custom programs foster creativity, team building, international exchange, cultural awareness, service, and professional competencies. Build the perfect program for your institution.
Custom Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program
This program is intended for graduate students who want to take a break from the classroom, enhance your skills as a clinician, your understanding of working in a multicultural and multilingual environment and give you access to SLPs who have international experiences of their own.
SLP, PT, OT, Art, & Music Therapy Programs for Professionals
Program for licensed professionals. Whether you work in a school, medical, private practice, or home health setting, this program is designed to tap into your unique skill set and give you the opportunity to provide needed training and services to under-served communities abroad.
