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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A podcast devoted to children's speech and language needs.
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Stories and strategies from people in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication who use the Minspeak symbol-based system of language encoding. Talk to me via thespeechdude@gmail.com
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The SEND Network Podcast is produced by the SEND Network, and provides expert insight to help practitioners in the special educational needs and disabilities sector to shape their practice. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
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Join the School Psych Finds community in learning more about the field of School Psychology, including helpful resources & tips. We’ll be covering topics in fields such as psychology, mental health, human development, parenting, and education. The host of School Psych Finds, Sophia, is a school psychologist, mother, and a previous labor & postpartum doula. The School Psych Finds community originally started on Instagram and is still going strong. Find us there or on TikTok for more! Feel fre ...
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1. Starting the academic year right with Gary Aubin
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Welcome back for season five! We can't quite believe we've reached the fifth season of the SEND Network series already. To celebrate, this episode sees the return of our first ever guest Gary Aubin. In this episode, Gary and Izzy discuss helpful tasks that can help start your year as a SENCo right. The episode covers: Getting to know your SEND regi…
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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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7. BONUS EPISODE: Top tips from our SEND experts
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As The SEND Network Podcast reaches it's fifth season, we look back at our episodes so far and provide you with some of our experts top tips for working in the SEND sector. From time management to multi-sensory learning, unmasking to supporting neurodiverse staff. Discover the best advice our experts have had to offer throughout our 26 episodes! Th…
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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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6. Understanding multi-sensory impairment (deafblindness) with Hester Richardson
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As season four of the SEND Network Podcast comes to a close, Izzy is joined by Hester Richardson to discuss the often misunderstood condition Multi Sensory Impairment (also known as deafblindness). In the episode, Hester highlights: What MSI is and how to spot it Working with the families of children with MSI Improving communication and accessibili…
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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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5. Developing emotional regulation skills in primary school with Georgina Durrant
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Just as her new book hits the shelves, author and former teacher/SENDCO Georgina Durrant joins Izzy to discuss emotional regulation skills in primary school. Topics covered in this episode include: The current problems with the SEND system What it can look like if a child is struggling with emotional regulation Healthy strategies to deal with emoti…
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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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4. Supporting neurodiverse teachers with Catrina Lowri
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In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Catrina Lowri, a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working as a neurodivergent teacher, employee and employer. They discussed how to support neurodiverse teachers in your school. We covered a range of topics, including: Universal support for all teachers Movi…
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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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3. Supporting SLCN with Juliet Leonard (Speech and Language Link)
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In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Juliet Leonard. They discuss practical takeaways for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (or SLCN). The key areas covered are: Identifying SLCN Universal approaches Targeted Support And more information about what Speech and L…
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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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2. Hidden sensory difficulties in the classroom with Joanna Grace
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In this episode, we’re joined by sensory specialist Joanna Grace to discuss hidden sensory difficulties in the classroom. This podcast episode features discussion on: How a classroom setting can affect a child’s sensory needs Visual processing differences Strategies to use in the classroom There are many sensory processing differences out there, so…
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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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1. Supporting your mental health as a SENCO with Lorraine Petersen
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Welcome back for season FOUR of the SEND Network Podcast! It’s no secret that being a SENCO can be stressful as well as at times a lonely job. Sometimes you may be so focused on your students learning and wellbeing, that you neglect your own mental health needs. As part of Stress Awareness Month, Lorraine Petersen provides tips on how to look after…
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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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6. How to be a neuroaffirming SENCO with Cheryl Warren
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It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! To mark this important week, we are joined by friend of the podcast, Cheryl Warren. Cheryl and Izzy discuss the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and how to be a neuroaffirming educator and SENCO. This is the final episode of series three, so thanks for coming along! Make sure you keep an eye on the SEND…
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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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5. Unmasking neurodivergence with Duncan Casburn (PDA Dad UK)
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For this episode, Izzy is joined by Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, to discuss unmasking neurodivergence in the classroom. Many neurodivergent people mask as a way to disguise parts of themselves to better fit in with those around them. This episode looks at: The effects of masking How to encourage neurodivergent students to unmask Pathological Dem…
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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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4. Intersectionality between race and SEND with Frances Akinde (PART TWO)
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This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. This is part two of our conversation with Frances, in which we discuss positive action that educators and schools can take to help tackle discrimination against a student's race and disability. Topics discussed in this episode include: Unconscious bias A diver…
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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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3. Intersectionality between race and SEND with Frances Akinde (PART ONE)
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This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. Inclusivity is a major talking point within education. However, sometimes this doesn’t materialise for pupils from ethnic minorities, especially when in need of additional support. Frances Akinde joins Izzy Felton to explore why this is, what it means for stud…
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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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2. Including children who have Down’s Syndrome with Sharon Smith
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For episode two of series three, Sharon Smith joins host Izzy Felton to discuss including children with Down’s syndrome in the classroom. Sharon advises ways to implement a whole school inclusive culture and provides insight into her daughter's experiences in a mainstream school. The episode breaks whole school inclusivity into three sections: Incl…
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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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1. Supporting children with maths difficulties with Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway
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The SEND Network podcast is back for a third season! Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway joins host Izzy Felton to discuss how to support children who have difficulties with maths, also known as dyscalculia. Tracy explains the what, where and why of dyscalculia, and then focuses on the different strategies educators can use to support children and young peopl…
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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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