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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP

The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP

Hosted by: Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

Get ready for all things speech pathology: AAC, ADHD, Apraxia, Articulation Therapy, Autism, Behavior, Early Intervention, Executive Function, Evidence-Based Practice, Gestalt Language, Literacy Intervention,...

Episodes

80. Five Pillars to Success in Your Therapy Sessions

Season #2

For the 'magic' to occur in therapy, five foundational pillars must be in place. Check out this episode to set the pillars in your practice today. For evidence-based, highly effective, educationally-rich activities...
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79. Moving Beyond Behavior in Therapy

Season #2

How can we impact behavior outside of therapy? Check out this episode as we dive into small to large steps you can take to change lives outside of the school day. For 160 more game-changing strategies, check out my...
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78. Four Ways to Use Video to Up-Level Your Practice

Season #2

Light, camera, action! Ready to do something different? This episode dives into four ways to use video recording to uplevel your practice. For 160 more strategies to uplevel your intervention, check out my new book,...
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77. Three Takeaways from Gestalt Language Development to Put Into Practice Today

Season #2

How do children with Autism develop gestalt language? How can you capitalize on these natural gestalt strengths to improve outcomes? This can't-miss episode leaves you with 3 takeaways to put into practice today. For...
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76. 10 Common Reasons That Children With Autism's FIrst Words Are Rarely Heard

Season #2

Do you know a child with Autism who talks yet is never heard? This episode shares ten simple speaking rules that children with Autism often follow that can make their speech difficult or nearly impossible to hear or...
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75. Is Developmentally "Appropriate" Double Speak for "Ableism"?

Season #2

Is developmentally "appropriate" a euphemism for "ableism"? This episode dives into four reasons why the words "developmentally appropriate" stifle instead of innovate practice in early childhood education. Can we do...
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74. Checking In: How Are You Doing Really?

Season #2

It's the end of the year progress report time. When was the last time you evaluated yourself, and how you're doing? This episode is about you having balance across domains of your life so you can be your best you....
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73. Cognitive Diversity in Autism Intervention: Think Differently

Season #2

Big announcement — my new book 32 Lessons That Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention is now available! Under 100 pages. 32 lessons. 160+ actionable strategies. All evidence-based and field-tested. Order today...
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72. Autism Is Not Always Lifelong: 5 Lessons Every SLP Must Know

Season #2

Is autism always a lifelong condition? The research says: not necessarily. Between 9–20% of children diagnosed before age 5 eventually leave the spectrum, no longer meeting criteria for autism. Yet too often,...
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71. Reality TV Lessons Every SLP Should Steal: 4 Game-Changing Principles for Intervention

Season #2

Reality TV might seem like fluff—but it actually holds four powerful lessons that can transform your speech and language intervention. In today’s episode, I connect shows like The Biggest Loser, Made, Project Runway,...
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70. Autism & Attention: The #1 Skill Every SLP Must Build

Season #2

The single most important skill to target in autism intervention is often overlooked: attention. Without it, therapy stalls. With it, children unlock language, play, literacy, and social engagement. In this episode,...
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69. Five Sensory Therapy Hacks Every Busy SLP Needs

Season #2

Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-back therapy sessions and endless IEP meetings? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 sensory therapy hacks to make speech sessions easier, more engaging, and less...
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