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183. Assessing Language from a Gestalt Language Development Paradigm: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Do Monday Morning
Are you using the Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) approach in assessing autistic language development—or wondering if you should? In this episode of The Preschool SLP Podcast, we cut through the noise to break down...
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182. Can Gestalts in AAC Help Children Communicate Better?
We're combining two of the most highly requested topics—Gestalt Language Processing and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)—into one conversation with Farwa Husain of First Phrases. We're answering some...
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181. Thinking About SLP Contracting? Here’s What You Need to Know First to Prevent Burnout
Is the way you’re working… actually working? In this candid and empowering episode of The Preschool SLP, I sit down with the SLP Happy Hour host, Sarah Lockhart, to talk about what no one tells you in grad school: the...
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180. Let's Talk Behavior: Two Game-Changing Tools to Set the Stage for Success
If you work with or have a child with communication impairments, today's episode, dedicated to improving behavior, is a 'must-listen'. I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you access to two powerful tools straight...
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179. Five Health Hacks to Help You Thrive!
Take your recovery as seriously as the work. In this episode, I share my five current favorite health hacks for achieving optimal health and well-being, both mentally and physically. P.S. Prevent burnout by becoming a...
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178. Use the "Look at" to Develop Joint Attention
Over 20 years ago, I moved from the "I want" sentence strip to the "Look at" one in working with children with Autism. Why? This episode explores the advantages of using a "Look at" sentence strip over an "I want"...
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177. Stop Separation Anxiety Before it Starts: 4 Key Steps
We're diving into one of the most common and heart-wrenching challenges faced by parents, educators, and therapists—separation anxiety. Leave this episode with a simple, yet effective, four-step process to ease...
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176. Challenging Behaviors Related to Childhood Anxiety? Do THIS
Are you working with anxious children who are exhibiting challenging behavior? What can you do to help? Check out this episode for six actionable steps you can take right now to make a difference. Don't delay and join...
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175. Let's Play! How to Modify Your Activities for Every Child on Your Caseload
This week, we are diving into play. We will discuss the importance of transitioning from sensory to symbolic play levels. Ready to take action and engage in educationally rich play activities during your sessions?...
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174. Sensory Processing Disorder: What to Do?
Researchers estimate that a majority of children with developmental delays have Sensory Processing Disorder. What to do? Let's dive in! Raevsky, M., Nabalta, C. A., & Atiles, J. T. (2025). Managing sensory...
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173. Is Intervention that Reduces Echolalia Bad Practice?
We're diving into the latest scoping review of the impact of intervention focused on reducing echolalia for children with Autism. We must ask: Is echolalia something to embrace or extinguish to optimize outcomes?...
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172. Do THIS with Developmental Language Disorders
Are you frustrated by a lack of progress in treating children with Developmental Language Disorder? It could be your treatment target. Perhaps, you are aiming too low. Learn my favorite 'go-to' target to create...
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