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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

133. Synesthesia & Autism-What You Need to Know

Season #3

Is 'synesthesia' part of your vernacular? If you work with children with Autism, it should be. Capitalizing on the strengths that come with synesthesia can truly accelerate gains across motor, social, speech, and...
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132. How to Add Music to Your Sessions to Accelerate Gains Today

Season #3

The research continues to grow, indicating multiple benefits of adding music to speech and language therapy. How can you add music to your speech therapy sessions today to improve? Let's dive in! Put research into...
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131. How Long? How Often? How to Schedule Your Therapy Sessions to Maximize Gains

Season #3

How should you schedule your therapy to make the most out of limited time in the face of high caseloads? Let's dive into the research on sessions ranging from 5 minutes to one hour. How often should therapy be...
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130. Try M.O.R.E. with Photos to Improve Conversational Communication Skills

Season #3

How can you use family photos to improve conversational speaking skills for preschoolers with autism? In this episode, we're diving into evidence-based strategies to educate parents on how to use family pictures to...
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129. Why UDLs Are a MUST for SLPs

Season #3

Unfortunately, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines are rarely discussed in Speech-Language Pathology. However, they are absolute game-changers in engaging children and optimizing outcomes. Check out this...
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128. Two Reasons SLPs Are Experiencing Burnout

Season #3

What's causes SLP workplace burnout? What can you do to stop it? Let's roll up our sleeves and figure this out together. P.S. If you're ready to do DSD (do something different) with educationally-rich activities 100%...
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127. Are You Making Their Behavior Worse?

Season #3

As more and more professionals engage in "emotionally-based practice" based on social media sound bites, we will find an increase in behavioral challenges. What's the antidote? Evidence-based practices. Numerous...
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126. Five Research-Based ADHD Superpowers

Season #3

What does the largest ADHD research study indicate to be the five strengths of having ADHD? How can we use this information to empower those with ADHD? What are the next steps in understanding the strengths of...
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125. What ADD Non-Medication Options Work?

Season #3

What does the meta-analytic research indicate about non-pharmacological treatments for ADD? Can they replace medication? Can they complement medication? Can they be used to lessen the dosage of medication? Let's dive...
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124. Three Reasons You're Not Seeing Speech Gains

Season #3

When treating speech sound disorders, you can do everything "right" and still not have the expected results. This episode examines three challenges beyond speech that can prevent success in speech therapy. Check out...
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123. Should You Provide AAC Intervention Through Telepractice?

Season #3

The latest research indicates that AAC intervention can be as effective remotely as in person for minimally speaking children with Autism. So, how do you do it? Let's explore five steps to put into practice...
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122. Eight Barriers That Get in the Way of You Growing

Season #3

What has research found to be eight barriers that keep us from growing? Let's dive in and discuss what we can do to overcome these barriers to innovate our practice today to create massive change. Bridge the latest...
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