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46. Speech Perception & 12 Risk Factors for Literacy: A Simple SLP Framework
Headed to ASHA? Don’t miss my posters in the gallery under Kelly Vess! In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most overlooked areas in speech therapy—speech perception—and why it’s directly tied to literacy...
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45. Five Literacy Skills Impacted by Childhood Apraxia of Speech (and How SLPs Can Intervene Early)
If you work with children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), you can’t afford to miss this conversation. In today’s episode, I break down five critical areas of literacy that children with CAS are more likely to...
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44. Emotionally Based vs Evidence-Based Practice: 6 Myths SLPs Must Stop Believing
As SLPs, our work is far too important to rely on emotionally based practice—doing something simply because it “sounds good” or because it’s trending on social media. Every detail of your practice matters.
In this...
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43. Three Big AAC Mistakes SLPs Make (and What to Do Instead)
AAC is one of the most powerful—and most challenging—tools we have as speech-language pathologists. But let’s be honest: it’s not easy. Devices change, philosophies clash, and too often our students leave preschool...
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42. Research Your Practice: The #1 Advice That Transforms SLP Outcomes
If I could go back 20 years and give myself just one piece of advice as a brand-new speech-language pathologist, it would be this: research your practice.
In this episode, I unpack what it truly means to research your...
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41. Boosting Literacy in Preschoolers with Autism: 5 Proven Strategies for SLPs
If you work with preschoolers on the autism spectrum, this episode is a must-listen. Today, we dive into the latest research on emergent literacy skills in children with autism and uncover which print concepts are...
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40. Principles of Motor Learning in Speech Therapy: What's Evidence-Based and What Isn't?
📍 Are you still hearing that SLPs should use principles of motor learning to treat speech disorders? It’s time to set the record straight.
In this episode, I dive into the research (and the myths) behind non-speech...
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39. Make the R Sound Easy: Proven Techniques for SLPs
Struggling with the elusive /r/? In this episode, I share practical, evidence-based strategies that make producing the R sound easier for your students. You’ll learn:
Which vowels make R easier (and harder) to...
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38. S-Blend Secrets: The Science of Selecting the Most Powerful Targets
Mirror, mirror on the wall… which S-Blend creates the greatest change of them all? In this episode, we break down four evidence-based principles for selecting the right S-Blends in speech therapy. Discover why some...
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37. From Locked-In to Breakthrough: Task-Oriented Movement for Autism Therapy
Restrictive, repetitive behaviors (RRBs) in autism impact far more than play—they affect communication, social interaction, motor skills, executive function, and even brain development. Left unaddressed, these...
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35. Three Powerful Ways Google Slides Transform Speech-Language Therapy
Are you using Google Slides in your speech therapy sessions yet? If not, it’s time to start. In this episode, I share three powerful ways Google Slides enhance attention, engagement, and participation—whether you’re...
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36. Five Easy Speech Therapy Strategies That Save Time & Boost Student Progress
This school year doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 proven strategies that will save you time, reduce stress, and maximize learning outcomes for every child on your caseload. From...
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