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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

141. Is it 'Just Speech?' Pay Attention to These Six Speech Errors

Season #3

What speech errors should you pay attention to? Speech errors can indicate whether or not a child is at risk for concurrent language delay. Dive into this episode about six errors that you want to pay attention to...
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140. 3 Ways to Get Out of the Cause-Effect Toy Rut

Season #3

Have you ever been in a rut where you find yourself stuck in a toy box filled with cause-effect sensory toys? I've been there, done that and have three effective strategies to support an increase in diverse play...
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139. Five Strategies that Make Collaborative Groups Easy

Season #3

Autism is a multifaceted condition that requires a multi-faceted approach. For this, collaborative group interventions can be highly effective. Check out this episode for strategies that set your groups up for...
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138. The First Speech Therapy Sessions-What to Do?

Season #3

Where to begin on the first days of therapy? What do you do on days one, two, three, and four of therapy? It's time to build relationships. How? Check out this episode for a simple 3-step process to pave the way for...
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137. Three Ways to Make Speech Home Practice Easy, Engaging & Effective

Season #3

Research indicates routine home practice improves outcomes. What can we do to make home practice a habit? Learn three ways to make home practice engaging and effective in this episode. Join the SIS Membership to put...
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136. Try THIS to Make High-Tech AAC Easy

Season #3

High-tech AAC devices are becoming more readily available. However, many SLPs and families are uncomfortable using these devices. This episode shares the M.O.D.E.L. strategy to help parents and professionals...
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145. Gestalt Language Processing II: Do THIS to Optimize Gains

Season #3

Many children with Autism learn to talk through gestalt language processing. This episode dives into how we can capitalize on this learning style to optimize gains when neuroplasticity is at its peak. Ready to 'roll...
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134. Gestalt Language Processing: Pay Attention to THIS When Language Sampling

Season #3

What metric is most important to pay attention to when language sampling children with Autism? Let's dive into the latest research on language sampling that captures progress in gestalt language processors. Ready to...
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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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