[Verse 1 – Speech Pathologist] I’ve got my flashcards, my syllable drills I’m ready to target those phonemic skills We’ll break down a word, build it back piece by piece That’s how we get fluency, structure, and peace ⸻ [Verse 2 – Audiologist] That’s cute, but have you checked the ear? The signal might not be coming in clear They’re guessing through static and processing blur You’re teaching them sounds they may never have heard ⸻ [Chorus – Both, playfully arguing] Where should we start? At the sound or the sign? Do we build the foundation or just read the line? You teach the language, I clear the noise Let’s fix the system before we train their voice ⸻ [Verse 3 – Speech Pathologist] I’m not saying sound doesn’t matter at all But phonemic awareness still answers the call They need structured input, not just clean waves Give me a whiteboard, and I’ll make some gains ⸻ [Verse 4 – Audiologist] You’re right, they need both—but here’s what I know If you teach a child letters their brain doesn’t show You can chant and repeat, go as slow as you can But you’re building a house on shifting sand ⸻ [Chorus – Both] Where should we start? At the signal or speech? Do we drill them in language or help them reach? You do the talking, I check the tone Let’s give them the tools before we send them home ⸻ [Bridge – Spoken, mock debate] Speech: I mean, what’s wrong with a good minimal pair? Audiology: What’s wrong is they can’t tell it’s even there. Speech: But I taught the sound. Audiology: Did they hear the sound? Both: Okay, fine. Let’s meet on common ground. ⸻ [Final Chorus – Unified] Here’s where we start—with a signal that’s clean Then build up the sounds with structure and meaning Together we help them find their way With ears and words and brains that play ⸻ [Tag – Both] You’re not wrong, and I’m not right We both bring something to the fight Audiology and SLP Better together—wait, are we on key?
