Are you an agent of change? Looking to create real, life-long change in your work and in yourself? Ready to turn your visions into reality? Looking to work smarter, not harder—and have lots of fun along the way? Every Thursday, join international author, researcher, and speaker Kelly Vess to put only the best research to work. Kelly covers effective, practical strategies for children AND therapists to thrive. You are a miracle. Your time here is short. Let’s make the most of it. Follow Kelly ...
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138. The First Therapy Sessions-What to Do?
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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 success. Ready to put research into practice with ready-to-use, educationally-rich materials? Check out the SIS Membership. Learn more…
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137. Three Ways to Make Speech Home Practice Engaging & Effective
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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 these home practice strategies into practice today. Click here to learn more about the SIS Membership.…
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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 effectively implement high-tech AAC devices throughout the child's day. Ready to put research into practice? Learn about the SIS Membership an…
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145. Gestalt Language Processing II: Do THIS to Optimize Gains
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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 up your sleeves' and put research into practice? Learn more about SIS with this free 30-minute workshop on how to make therapy easy an…
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134. Gestalt Language Processing: Pay Attention to THIS When Language Sampling
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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 put research into practice? Learn more about the SIS membership here.By Kelly Vess
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133. Synesthesia & Autism-What You Need to Know
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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 language domains. Check out this episode, and let's dive into what you can do today. Capitalize on synesthesia by joining the SIS members…
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132. How to Use Music in Speech Therapy to Accelerate Gains
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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 practice today by joining the SIS Membership. Learn more about SIS here with this free, 30-minute workshop.…
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131. How Long? How Often? How to Schedule Your Speech Therapy Sessions for Optimal Gains
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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 scheduled every week? What is optimal in terms of both session duration and frequency in treating speech sound disorders? Let's look at vari…
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130. How to Use Family Photos to Improve Conversational Speaking Skills
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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 improve communication skills. Learn evidence-based strategies that you can adopt into your practice today. Ready to put research into i…
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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 episode to learn about UDLs and how you can incorporate them into your practice today. Download the UDL Guidelines here. Learn About th…
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What's causes 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% done-for-you every week, check out the SIS Membership 3 Intervention Secrets workshop. Join today and don't miss July and August bonus "H…
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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 neurodiversity? Let's dive into strengths that were reported from 200 individuals with ADHD. Make sure to bridge the latest research into pr…
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125. Do Non-Medication Options in Treating ADHD Actually Work?
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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 into the latest research and explore options to discuss with your medical professional.…
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124. Three Reasons Why Your Speech Gains Are Dismal
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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 this episode to learn how to overcome these obstacles for optimal results in treating speech delays. Don't delay and put 100% done-for-y…
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123. How to Provide AAC Intervention Through Telepractice
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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 today. -Check out the Telepractice in Speech-Language Therapy: The Use of Online Technologies for Parent Training and Coaching by Melinda Snodg…
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122. Eight Barriers That Are Getting in the Way of You Growing
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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 research into practice every Sunday with my free newsletter Join the SIS Membership and put research into practice today.…
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121. How to Make Language Sampling Super Easy
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Today, I'm going to share with you the latest research on how to make language sampling easier, more effective, and more efficient. We will focus on a super easy language sampling strategy you can use with young preschool to early elementary age today. Our special focus will be language sampling children who are minimally speaking with Autism. For …
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120. Is Your CAS Intervention Holistic Enough? Probably Not.
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Join me in stepping back and viewing CAS from a wide-angle lens. It's time to evaluate and treat it as the multi-faceted condition it is. We're going to bridge the latest research into Monday morning practice. Join me in DSD (Doing Something Different) Ready to put educationally-rich activities into your practice that are 100% done-for-you every we…
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119. Autism: 6 MOVES Away from the Table to Improve Communication Skills
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Movement matters! How can you improve communication outcomes through movement? Let's dive into six ways you can improve communication outcomes based on the latest research. Looking to learn more? Check out my autism series at speechpathology.com Looking to do more? Check out my SIS membership with activities 100% done for you at kellyvess.com…
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118. Boosting Children With Autism's Mental Health: 3 Proven Tips!
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Children with Autism are more likely to experience victimization and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Yet, these psychiatric conditions are often overshadowed by Autism and go under-identified and untreated. What can we do today to make a difference? Let's dive in! For more information on putting the latest research into Monday morning practice…
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117. Why Think Twice When Picking Your Speech Test
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Does what speech test you pick matter? Yes. Let's dive in to this important topic. Ready for educationally-rich speech activities 100% done-for-you? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis Work with children with Autism? The Autism Intervention Series at SpeechPathology.comBy Kelly Vess
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116. The Greatest Advocate for Neurodiversity? Intervention
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What's the relationship between intervention and neurodiversity in autism? Let's dive in. For more information on Autism, learn as you like. Continuing Education: For more on Autism, check out April's Autism awareness series at speechpathology.com on Thursday at 12 PM Eastern Time Book: Check out "32 Intervention Strategies that Create Lifelong Cha…
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115. Do You Have This Tool in Your Intervention Toolbox?
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Do you work with children with Autism who are learning to talk? What can you do to help them? Check out this episode to learn an evidence-based strategy that will be highly effective for some of your clients. This game-changing tool is a must have for your intervention toolbox. Ready to learn more? Are you a reader? Check out my latest book "32 Int…
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114. The Most Powerful Cueing Strategy Period
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, what's the most effective cueing strategy of them all? We're covering the strategy that is demonstrating gains across developmental domains for diverse groups of students with its evidence base consistently growing. Let's dive in! Have educationally-rich, 100% done-for-you activities arrive in your inbox weekly by joinin…
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Are you legal when it comes to AAC? The U.S. Department of Education clarified legal mandates for 2024 under IDEA. Many SLPs in public education would be hard pressed to affirm compliance to these mandates. Let's dive into the current legal to practice lag. P.S. Read to put research into practice today with weekly activities 100% done-for-you? Chec…
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112. Ten What NOT to Dos with Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
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The latest research indicates there's a right way to do AAC and a wrong way. Let's put the research into Monday morning practice. Dive in with me on the top 10 NOT-to-dos. Looking for more on Autism? Check out my latest book, "32 Lessons that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention," on Audible or paperback. Ready to put research into practic…
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111. Take Self-Care Seriously with Supplements
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Self-care must be a top priority if you work with or have a child with special needs. In this episode, I share my favorite supplements for self-care. Consult your naturopath, doctor, or dietitian about which supplements work best. Note: I forgot to mention my Nordic Naturals Omega 3's here. P.S. Ready to have your weekly lessons planned and prepped…
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Episode 110. Six Simple Strategies for Success for Elementary Aged Students
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Do you do movement activities with upper elementary students? Yes! Check out this episode for six highly effective, evidence-based strategies to put into place today. Ready to roll up your sleeves and put TOMTx activities in to practice today? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis…
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109. Four Ways to Get Out of the February Funk
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108. Why Task-Oriented Movement Activities Are A MUST for Your Speech Therapy
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Let's unpack why task-oriented movement activities are a MUST for your speech and language therapy sessions. To have 100% done-for-you task-oriented movement activities sent to your inbox weekly, check out www.kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess
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107. 3 Ways to Make Speech Home Practice Easy, Engaging, and Effective
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Is speech home practice necessary for the child to make significant gains? How can we make speech home practice easy, engaging, and effective? Let's unpack this. To put research into practice today, check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess
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Episode 106. How to Engage the Hard to Engage
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Your room has been torn to pieces. There's been lots of tears with few words. What to do in the face of chaos? Put these three strategies into place to challenge yet support your students with autism. For 32 more strategies to put into place, check out my book 32 Strategies that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention on audible or in print.…
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What can you do to make 'R' easy? Check out this episode and leave with three evidence-based, effective strategies to put into practice today. Sign up for my weekly newsletter at kellyvess.com.By Kelly Vess
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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: KellyVessSLP Facebook Group. For how to put the goals into practice, check out The 3 Intervention Secrets Workshop.…
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Episode 103: Do These Four Things to Write Better Goals in 2024
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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 'how' as I walk you through the step-by-step process in our free 3-day workshop in "The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP" Facebook Group. D…
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Episode 102. Should You Qualify Them for Speech if They're Stimulable?
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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 multi-faceted evaluation. Let's dive in! To take a holistic approach to intervention, check out the SIS membership and make sure to join be…
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101. Should You Routinely Change Your Speech Targets or Keep Them the Same?
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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 do something different or not. P.S. Make sure to check out the SIS Membership to lock in the current low rate. It will be increasing …
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Episode 100. How to Language Sample Children with Autism
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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 "32 Lessons That Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention." For 100% done-for-you, educationally-rich weekly activities, check out…
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99. Six Simple Self-Care Swaps for a Season of Success
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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 tomorrows.💚KellyVessSLP P.S. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join me in the intervention? Check out my free, 30-minute, 3 Intervention Secrets Workshop.…
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98. Why You Should Take a Stance Against Equality in Favor of Equity
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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 thriving. Check out this episode as we talk about why you should actually take a stance against equality in favor of equity. For more …
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97. Looking for a Super Simple Way to Assess Literacy Skills? Check Out This One
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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 practice today? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis. Would you like to learn more first? Check out the FREE "3 Intervention S…
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96. Don't Forget to Treat the Speech Motor Disorder in Autism Intervention
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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 this episode to hear my very latest research on speech development for preschoolers with autism. Ready to put research into practice tod…
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Episode 95. How Many Letters Should Preschoolers Know? Is 10 Enough?
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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 help children develop their alphabet knowledge meaningfully to prepare them for success in elementary school? To learn more, check o…
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94. Why "CORE" Is Not The Four Letter Word It's Made Out to Be
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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 higher-level thinking to put into practice today. How does Common Core apply to the preschool level? Check out your state's early educatio…
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93. What NOT to Do with Highly Anxious Children: Learn From My Mistakes
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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 Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention.By Kelly Vess
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92. Avoid This Common Mistake in Autism Intervention
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is the best autism intervention of them all? No intervention is comprehensive enough to meet the multi-faceted needs of autism intervention. What to do instead? Be eclectic and selective in adopting only the active ingredients from evidence-based approaches. Ready to learn more about Autism Intervention? Check out m…
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91. How Often Should You Change Your Speech Targets?
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How often do you change your speech treatment targets? Too often? The child does not have enough practice to develop mastery or automaticity. Too little? The child adapts to the target and is no longer challenged, resulting in a plateau. Let's unpack this topic and balance automaticity with novelty to create optimal change today. Ready to roll up y…
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Episode 90. Is Your Intervention Working? Track This Data-Not That
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How do you track gains in communication and behavior in a meaningful manner? Check out this episode and let's unpack what to pay attention to and what to ignore to gauge whether your intervention is working. Ready to put research into practice? Check out my "3 Intervention Secrets Workshop" at kellyvess.com…
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89. Pick This Speech Target-Not That One!
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Are you picking the right treatment targets? Our research has found that your treatment target can dramatically impact your outcomes. In this episode, I'll share our latest 2023 findings on which treatment targets you should choose and which ones you should pass on. Get treatment targets that work right now by joining the SIS Membership today. Lear…
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Episode 88. Why Care About SEL and How to Put It Into Your Practice Today
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If you work with children with special needs or at risk populations, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies are game changers not only for the immediate present, but also for the future. Check out this episode to learn the research behind SEL and what you can do to put evidence-based strategies into practice today. If you are interested in putt…
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