196. 10 Reasons to Use the ‘Look at’ Sentence Strip to Spark Speech in Autism

If you work with children with autism who are minimally speaking, this episode is a must-listen. We’re breaking down why the “Look at” sentence strip has been a total game-changer in my therapy room—and why it consistently helps children begin to speak, connect, and comment on the world around them. After 25 years of practice, I can tell you this tool does more than encourage speech—it builds neurological pathways for speech to flow. You’ll learn:

✅ The neuroscience behind why repetition and motor consistency matter

✅ How DTTC and “look at” work hand-in-hand to build automaticity

✅ Why “look at” is far more powerful than “I want” for developing joint attention

✅ How to pair high-tech AAC with low-tech sentence strips for best outcomes

✅ The 10 reasons this strip transforms therapy for children with autism.

This episode is full of practical insight, real-world examples from my SIS members’ “back porches,” and evidence-based strategies that rewire how we think about early speech intervention. 🎧 Tune in, and then grab your own Look at sentence strip and watch your minimally speaking students light up the room. 💫 Join the SIS Membership today for access to the weekly movement- and literacy-based therapy materials that pair perfectly with this episode—complete with parent emails and ready-to-go Google Slides for your whole group sessions. 👉 https://www.kellyvess.com/sis

Thanks for joining me at today’s drawing board for a better tomorrow, 💚Kelly