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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

104. Goals that Got to Go-What Not to Do

Season #2

Join me in cleaning house and getting rid of ineffectual goals. Then, we can focus on pivotal goals that truly change communication skills. To learn more, check out the goal writing workshop in The Preschool SLP:...
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103. Do These Four Things to Write Better Goals in 2024

Season #2

Ready to uplevel intervention in 2024? Where to start? Goals. Check out this episode for the four game-changing principles that are pivotally important when writing goals. Know your 'why'. Get ready to jump into the...
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102. They Can Repeat It. Should You Qualify Them?

Season #2

To qualify or not to qualify? That is the question. Communication impairments are multi-faceted. They require a multi-faceted approach in assessment and intervention. Check out this episode for how to conduct a...
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101. Is It Better to Change Your Speech Targets or Keep Them the Same?

Season #2

Keep speech targets the same or change them? There are obvious benefits to both. What does the latest research say? Dive into this game-changing topic, and check out my latest research. Leave this episode deciding to...
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100. How to Easily & Effectively Language Sample Children with Autism

Season #2

Put the very latest research into practice. Learn how to best get and analyze language samples of minimally speaking children. To learn more about autism intervention, check out my latest book in print or audiobook...
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99. Six Simple Comfort Food Swaps to Get You Through the Holiday Season

Season #2

Are you looking to end this season strong mentally and physically? Try my six favorite self-care swaps for this fall-winter season. Thank you for being with me at today's drawing board to create better...
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98. Why You Should Take a Stance Against Equality in Favor of Equity

Season #2

The idea that all (wo)men are created equal is misleading. Each child you work with presents with unique strengths and challenges. Intervention must reflect that and be individualized to ensure that all children are...
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97. Looking for a Super Simple Free Literacy Screener? Check Out This One

Season #2

Looking for a reliable and valid literacy screener? Check out this episode to learn about the ATLAS-PA. In this episode, I'm sharing modifications I've made to make the ATLAS-PA work. Ready to put research into...
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96. Don't Forget to Treat the Speech Motor Disorder in Autism Intervention

Season #2

Is there a piece of the intervention puzzle that you're missing? Are you honing in on the Motor Speech Disorder? Autism is a multifaceted condition that requires a multi-faceted approach to intervention. Check out...
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95. How Many Letters Should Preschoolers Know? Is 10 Enough?

Season #2

How many letters should your preschoolers know? Do letters even matter? Yes. Research indicates that not only does it matter if preschoolers know their letters, but also their sounds, and at a fluent level. How can we...
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94. Why "CORE" Is Not The Four Letter Word It's Made Out to Be

Season #2

Has Common Core unfairly got a bad rap? Can we have our cake and eat it too by mastering the fundamentals and applying them to higher-level learning?Check out this episode in which I share a method to encourage...
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93. What NOT to Do with Highly Anxious Children: Learn From My Mistakes

Season #2

Do you work with or have a highly anxious child? What to do? Check out this episode for four game-changing takeaways to put into your practice today. Listen to my latest book on Audible: 32 Lessons That Create...
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