If Megan Avila had to sum up her career as a speech-language pathologist, she'd say it's her job to "teach people to talk." Of course, that's just part of the story: Megan treats a broad spectrum of communication disorders that can include anything from autistic patients to stutterers and a host of conditions in between.
Working primarily with children, Megan enjoys the variety her career offers and its challenges. "Days will be hard, children will be difficult," says Megan. "Patience is important." And while patience is a necessary trait in her line of work, it's also what makes it so rewarding when pieces start falling into place for her patients and their parents. "I get to play with toys all day and change people's lives at the same time."