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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

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. Should I Be Cancelled for Saying "Children with Autism"?

Season #2

Let's talk about diversity that improves innovation, efficiency, and motivation. Cognitive diversity is a game-changer across disciplines. What role should cognitive diversity play in autism intervention? Let's dive...
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72. Is Autism a Lifelong Condition?

Season #2

True or False? Autism is a lifelong condition. Stakes are high when it comes to autism intervention. Accuracy matters. Stakeholders deserve reliable information. Dive into this important episode for five tips on how...
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71. Four Lessons From Reality TV to Up-Level Intervention

Season #2

Are there life lessons in reality TV worth discussing? Yes. Let's dive in and learn from others' transformations. How can we be agents of change that transform lives? This is a must-see episode if you provide...
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70. The Most Important Skill That We Never Talk About

Season #2

What is the single most important skill to focus on with children with Autism? This episode empowers you with six tips to put into practice today. Take action by joining the SIS Membership today and get  educationally...
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69. Five Sensory Tricks to Spice Up Therapy

Season #2

Children learn faster and retain it better when they're engaged and enjoying therapy. How can we up the engagement factor? This episode empowers you with five sensory tricks to add spice to your therapy today....
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68. How to Embrace Gestalt Language to Optimize Gains

Season #2

Gestalt is good! So, how can you embrace gestalt language development to accelerate language gains? I'm sharing Lesson #19 from my upcoming book "32 Lessons that Create Life-Long Change in Autism...
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67. Where to Start with AAC? Low Tech vs. High Tech

Season #2

What to do on Day 1 when it comes to AAC + Autism?  In this episode, we're putting the latest AAC research into Monday morning practice. If you're ready to bridge research into practice, don't delay and join SIS today...
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66. How Not to Respond to Minimally Speaking Children

Season #2

Can 'over-responding' to a child's first words actually result in them producing less speech? In this episode, I'm sharing Lesson #7 from my upcoming book 32 Lessons That Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention....
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