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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

28. Blunt the Blood Sugar Spikes with Supplements, Drinks & Foods

Season #1

What supplements, drinks, and foods optimize blood sugar? In this episode, I share my personal blood sugar hacksĀ thatĀ improve my focus despite having both ADHD and a high level of sugar sensitivity. If you'd like any...
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27. Vegan Diet + ADD? A Parent's POV

Season #1

Join me in speaking to a parent of a twice-exceptional child: with both ADD and giftedness. She shares her family's vegan diet which she attributes to improving her child's focus. She also shares her personal dos and...
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26. How to Develop Secure Attachments with Preschoolers

Season #1

The comprehension and expression challenges that come with having a communication disorder can negatively impact the development of secure attachments. What can we do to create secure attachments? Guest Rachel...
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25. 'Having a Ball' in Speech Therapy: Game Changing Activities

Season #1

Developing fundamental ball skills are essentialĀ for communicating with peers. This episode with Early Childhood Expert Dr. Julia Smith leaves listeners with plenty of ideas for Monday morning practice. For best...
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24. Is There ANY Research Against the Complexity Approach?

Season #1

This article is often erroneously cited as research against the complexity approach. However, a closer look at this study indicates major flaws in the a) intervention goals, b) intervention treatment targets selected,...
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23. The Do's and Don'ts of DLD

Season #1

What does the latest systematic review of 26 randomly controlled speech and language therapy DLD studies tell us? Some intervention works for DLD and some simply don't. To learn best practices in the treatment of DLD...
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22. DLD: Numbers that Will Keep You Up At Night

Season #1

Research indicates that very often the future does not look bright for children with DLD. This episode dives into the specific challenges that lie ahead. How can we prepare them early on to transcend future social and...
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21. Six Ways LAMP is Shedding Light on AAC

Season #1

Is LAMP on to something with their never-changing 84 symbol core vocabulary board starting point? What can we learn from LAMP's strength's in AAC practice regardless of the device or program used? This episode covers...
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20. PECS: Take the Good & the Bad

Season #1

You've probably used PECS in your practice with many children on your caseload. In this episode, we take some time to rethink PECS for both its strengths and weaknesses. For the "step-by-steps" in innovating practice...
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19. Be Present When You're Here, There, Everywhere

Season #1

Pulled in many directions? In-person, teletherapy, classroom, home setting-all in a single day?Ā In this episode, I show my game-changing strategy to keep it simple, so you can focus on what matters. To sign up for my...
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18. Got Google Slides? 3 Reasons They Belong in Speech Therapy

Season #1

Get your google slide decks ready and up-level intervention with the world at your fingertips. Here I cover only three of many reasons getting Google Slides into therapy is a best practice. Sign up today for my 2-Hour...
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17. To 'Splash' or 'Spray'? That is the Question

Season #1

If you're looking to get optimal gains with the /l/ sound, should you 'splash' or 'spray 'in therapy'? Ā  Our latest findings will surprise you. This episode is a 'can't miss' for its relevance in treating speech...
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