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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP206. Why Traditional Speech Therapy Misses Drooling: What Works InsteadIf you work with children who drool, this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on an approach I’ve used for over 15 years that has consistently reduced—and often eliminated—drooling in preschoolers. Not in theory. Not in a lab. In real therapy rooms, with real kids, on real caseloads. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: There is very little direct research on speech intervention and drooling. And instead of grappling with that complexity, our field often defaults to dogmatic thinking—blindly applying principles from other populations and calling it “evidence-based.” In this episode, I challenge that thinking. Y...
2026-02-0532 min
The Preschool SLP206. Why Traditional Speech Therapy Misses Drooling: What Works InsteadIf you work with children who drool, this episode is for you.I’m pulling back the curtain on an approach I’ve used for over 15 years that has consistently reduced—and often eliminated—drooling in preschoolers. Not in theory. Not in a lab. In real therapy rooms, with real kids, on real caseloads.Here’s the uncomfortable truth: There is very little direct research on speech intervention and drooling. And instead of grappling with that complexity, our field often defaults to dogmatic thinking—blindly applying principles from other populations and calling i...
2026-02-0532 min
Destiny City Church Sermon of the Week"Pray & Don't Give Up" w/ Don Vess - Sunday Service February 1, 2026 Welcome to Destiny City Church! 👋Thanks for joining our live stream today. We’re a Spirit-filled, non-denominational church in Salisbury, NC, passionate about God’s presence, authentic community, and helping you fulfill your God-given destiny.Join us in person:🗓 Sundays 10:30 AM | Wednesdays 6:30 PM🏢 2324 South Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28147More info: destinycity.orgGive: destinycity.org/giveContact: (704) 310-5011 | info@destinycity.org
2026-02-011h 28The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP204. The R Workout: Applying Exercise Science to Fix the Hardest Sound in SpeechWhat if the problem with treating the R sound isn’t the child—but the way we train it? In today’s episode, we step outside the field of speech-language pathology and borrow powerful, evidence-based principles from exercise science and kinesiology to rethink how we treat speech sound disorders. Why? Because exercise science has done what our field largely hasn’t: isolated what actually works using controlled trials, precision, and specificity. Speech is a complex neuromuscular skill. Treating it like flashcards and passive listening don’t make sense—and they don’t produce durable change. In this episode, you’ll learn how fiv...
2026-01-2228 minThe Preschool SLP204. The R Workout: Applying Exercise Science to Fix the Hardest Sound in SpeechWhat if the problem with treating the R sound isn’t the child—but the way we train it?In today’s episode, we step outside the field of speech-language pathology and borrow powerful, evidence-based principles from exercise science and kinesiology to rethink how we treat speech sound disorders. Why? Because exercise science has done what our field largely hasn’t: isolated what actually works using controlled trials, precision, and specificity.Speech is a complex neuromuscular skill. Treating it like flashcards and passive listening don’t make sense—and they don’t produce durable change.In this e...
2026-01-2228 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP192. Are Final Clusters the Overlooked Key to Greater Speech and Language Gains?If you work with children with speech sound disorders, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving into cutting-edge research on final consonant clusters—a treatment target that has been largely overlooked but may unlock powerful generalization gains. For decades, evidence has shown that choosing complex targets leads to greater overall progress. Now, new research suggests that working on final 3-element clusters may be just as effective—and possibly more efficient—than the traditional initial cluster approach. In this episode, I’ll break down:
✅ Why marked forms (like /skr/) accelerate progress more than unmarked forms
✅ What makes fin...
2025-10-0231 minThe Preschool SLP192. Are Final Clusters the Overlooked Key to Bigger Speech and Language Gains?If you work with children with speech sound disorders, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving into cutting-edge research on final consonant clusters—a treatment target that has been largely overlooked but may unlock powerful generalization gains.For decades, evidence has shown that choosing complex targets leads to greater overall progress. Now, new research suggests that working on final 3-element clusters may be just as effective—and possibly more efficient—than the traditional initial cluster approach.In this episode, I’ll break down:✅ Why marked forms (l...
2025-10-0231 min
The D2D Podcast: The Ultimate Door-to-Door Sales Training Show for Reps, Managers, and Business Owners492: $500M Pest Control Giant: How Vess Pearson Scaled Aptive into a 2,500-Rep D2D Sales Force | The D2D PodcastIn this episode of The D2D Podcast, Sam Taggart sits down with Vess Pearson, CEO and Co-Founder of Aptive Environmental, one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in North America. From knocking doors as a young rep to building a company that generates more than $500 million in annual revenue, Vess has spent the last 20 years mastering the art of sales, leadership, and business growth. His story is not just about scaling numbers—it’s about creating systems, solving problems with endurance, and building a culture where sales reps feel part of a bigger mission rather than just chasing a pa...
2025-09-3040 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP191. 4 Strategies to Build Decontextualized Language for Stronger Conversation SkillsIf you work with preschool or early elementary students, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving into decontextualized language—a skill that’s rarely discussed but critical for literacy and academic success. Decontextualized language is when children talk about things outside the here and now—past events, future plans, ideas, feelings, and abstract thinking. Why does it matter? Research spanning over 20 years shows that children with strong decontextualized language skills in preschool perform better in reading and academics throughout elementary school. Yet, most SLPs and educators aren’t taught how to target it. In this episode, you’ll discover:
2025-09-2524 minThe Preschool SLP4 Strategies to Build Decontextualized Language for Stronger Conversation SkillsIf you work with preschool or early elementary students, this episode is a must-listen.We’re diving into decontextualized language—a skill that’s rarely discussed but critical for literacy and academic success. Decontextualized language is when children talk about things outside the here and now—past events, future plans, ideas, feelings, and abstract thinking.Why does it matter? Research spanning over 20 years shows that children with strong decontextualized language skills in preschool perform better in reading and academics throughout elementary school. Yet, most SLPs and educators...
2025-09-2524 minThe Preschool SLP189. AAC for Social Communication: Research, Reality, and Monday Morning SolutionsIf you work with minimally speaking children using low-tech or high-tech AAC, this episode is for you.A brand-new systematic review just dropped — but the published research is sparse, messy, and often mislabeled. Today, we’ll dig through the “recycle bin” of studies to uncover what actually works, why commenting is more powerful than requesting, and how to take action on Monday morning.You’ll learn:Why many so-called “commenting interventions” are really prompted responses, not true initiationsThe pivotal role of combining words in AAC for...
2025-09-1129 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP189. AAC + Social Communication: How Do You Do It?If you work with minimally speaking children using low-tech or high-tech AAC, this episode is for you. A brand-new systematic review has just been published, but the underlying research is sparse, messy, and often mislabeled.
Today, we’ll dig through the “recycle bin” of studies to uncover what actually works, why commenting is more powerful than requesting, and how to take action on Monday morning. You’ll learn:
-Why are many so-called “commenting interventions” really prompted responses to labeling questions, not true initiations
-The pivotal role of combining words in AAC for speech development...
2025-09-1129 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP187. The 3 Biggest Goal-Writing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Massive Speech Gains)Are your speech therapy goals actually creating change or just filling space on an IEP? In this episode, I share the three biggest mistakes I made in writing goals (and what to do instead). You’ll learn how to: Write measurable annual goals that track real growth. Use complex clusters and the complexity approach to accelerate progress. Show parents exactly how to cue, fade prompts, and buy-in to accomplish the quarterly objective so they become co-interventionists right from the start. Avoid clunky goals that stall progress and force unnecessary amendments. Want done-for-you treatment targets, cueing visuals, and movement-rich literacy-based ac...
2025-08-2829 minThe Preschool SLP187. The 3 Biggest Goal-Writing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Massive Speech Gains)Are your speech therapy goals actually creating change or just filling space on an IEP?In this episode, I share the three biggest mistakes I made in writing goals (and what to do instead). You’ll learn how to:Write measurable annual goals that track real growth.Use complex clusters and the complexity approach to accelerate progress.Show parents exactly how to cue, fade prompts, and buy-in to accomplish the quarterly objective so they become co-interventionists right from the start.Avoid clunky goals that stall progress an...
2025-08-2829 minThe Preschool SLP147. Why Isn't 'Mama' the 1st Word for Many with Autism?Why isn't 'Mama' a first word for many children with Autism, yet it is for their neurotypical peers? There are four underlying physiological causes for this difference. Let's dive in to explore these four reasons why 'Mama' is not just naturally developing and what we need to do differently to encourage the development of this pivotally important word. Ready to work more effectively with children with autism by treating the whole child with done-for-you, ready-to-use activities delivered weekly in your inbox? Don't delay and learn about the SIS Membership at https://www.kellyvess.com/sisLooking forward...
2025-08-1616 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP179. Five Health Hacks to Help You Thrive!Take your recovery as seriously as the work. In this episode, I share my five current favorite health hacks for achieving optimal health and well-being, both mentally and physically. P.S. Prevent burnout by becoming a SIS member and receiving educationally rich, ready-for-use materials in your inbox weekly. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-07-0318 minThe Preschool SLP179. 5 Healthy Hacks for a Full Summer RecoveryTake your recovery as seriously as the work. In this episode, I share my five current favorite health hacks for achieving optimal health and well-being, both mentally and physically. P.S. Prevent burnout by becoming a SIS member and receiving educationally rich, ready-for-use materials in your inbox weekly. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-07-0318 minThe Preschool SLP178. Use the "Look at" Sentence Strip to Develop Autistic SpeechOver 20 years ago, I moved from the "I want" sentence strip to the "Look at" one in working with children with Autism. Why? This episode explores the advantages of using a "Look at" sentence strip over an "I want" sentence strip to optimize gains in the development of communication skills in children with autism in both the short and long term. Ready to take action? Don't delay and join me at the intervention drawing board by joining the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-06-2617 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP178. Use the "Look at" to Develop Joint AttentionOver 20 years ago, I moved from the "I want" sentence strip to the "Look at" one in working with children with Autism. Why? This episode explores the advantages of using a "Look at" sentence strip over an "I want" sentence strip to optimize gains in the development of communication skills in children with autism in both the short and long term. Ready to take action? Don't delay and join me at the intervention drawing board by joining the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-06-2617 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP177. Stop Separation Anxiety Before it Starts: 4 Key StepsWe're diving into one of the most common and heart-wrenching challenges faced by parents, educators, and therapists—separation anxiety. Leave this episode with a simple, yet effective, four-step process to ease anxiety and build relationships with confidence and compassion. Make sure to set yourself up for success by understanding a child’s temperament, triggers, and favorite things—before they walk in the door by downloading the tried and true, free parent input form now at kellyvess.com/parentinputform Don't delay by rolling up your sleeves and taking action today b joining the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis
P.S. I...
2025-06-1921 minThe Preschool SLP177. Separation Anxiety: Four Steps to SuccessWe're diving into one of the most common and heart-wrenching challenges faced by parents, educators, and therapists—separation anxiety. Leave this episode with a simple, yet effective, four-step process to ease anxiety and build relationships with confidence and compassion. Make sure to set yourself up for success by understanding a child’s temperament, triggers, and favorite things—before they walk in the door by downloading the tried and true, free parent input form now at kellyvess.com/parentinputform Don't delay by rolling up your sleeves and taking action today b joining the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sisP.S. ...
2025-06-1921 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP176. Challenging Behaviors Related to Childhood Anxiety? Do THISAre you working with anxious children who are exhibiting challenging behavior? What can you do to help? Check out this episode for six actionable steps you can take right now to make a difference. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis to receive educationally rich activities weekly that treat the whole child and empower you to focus on what matters most: meaningful interactions.
2025-06-1229 minThe Preschool SLPChallenging Behaviors Related to Anxiety? Take These Six Actionable Steps to Make a DifferenceAre you working with anxious children who are exhibiting challenging behavior? What can you do to help? Check out this episode for six actionable steps you can take right now to make a difference. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis to receive educationally rich activities weekly that treat the whole child and empower you to focus on what matters most: meaningful interactions.
2025-06-1229 minThe Preschool SLP175. Let's Play! How to Modify Your Activities for Every Child on Your CaseloadThis week, we are diving into play. We will discuss the importance of transitioning from sensory to symbolic play levels. Ready to take action and engage in educationally rich play activities during your sessions? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-06-0825 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP175. Let's Play! How to Modify Your Activities for Every Child on Your CaseloadThis week, we are diving into play. We will discuss the importance of transitioning from sensory to symbolic play levels. Ready to take action and engage in educationally rich play activities during your sessions? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-06-0825 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP171. Do Speech Sound Disorders Indicate Increased Risk for Language and Literacy Delays? Yes!Does having a speech sound disorder put a preschooler at risk for persistent language and literacy delays? The latest research includes 290 effect sizes that compare children with speech sound disorders to their neurotypical peers. It indicates that the risk for children with speech sound disorders is greater for both language and literacy delays, and these delays, sadly, tend to worsen over time. Check out this episode and leave empowered with three steps you can take today to improve speech, language, and literacy outcomes when treating speech sound disorders. Ready to DSD? Don't delay. Roll up your sleeves and join...
2025-05-0833 minThe Preschool SLP171. Is a Preschooler with Speech Sound Disorders Really at Risk for Language and Literacy Delays? Yes!Does having a speech sound disorder put a preschooler at risk for persistent language and literacy delays? The latest research research includes 290 effect sizes that compare children with speech sound disorders to their neurotypical peers. It indicates that the risk for children with speech sound disorders is greater for both language and literacy delays, and these delays, sadly, tend to worsen over time. Check out this episode and leave empowered with three steps you can take today to improve speech, language, and literacy outcomes when treating speech sound disorders. Ready to DSD? Don't delay. Roll up your s...
2025-05-0833 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP170. Ask These 5 Questions to Select Powerful Speech TargetsYour success in addressing speech sound disorders will largely depend on your treatment targets. How do you choose effective targets? This episode will provide you with five essential questions to determine whether your speech treatment targets are optimized for creating change. Are you ready to implement these evidence-based targets? Don't wait; join the SIS Membership today to instantly receive powerful sentence and paragraph treatment targets at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis. If it's not a good fit for you, simply unsubscribe after one month.
2025-05-0115 minThe Preschool SLP170. Ask These Five Questions When Selecting Treatment TargetsYour gains in treating speech sound disorders will largely be based on your treatment targets. How to select powerful targets? This episode will empower you with five questions to ask to determine if your speech treatment targets are as optimal as they can be to create change. Ready to put these empirically-based targets into practice? Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today to immediately receive the powerful sentence and paragraph treatment targets at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis If it's not for you simply unsubscribe after a month.
2025-05-0115 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP169. How to Make Speech Therapy Easy with "R"SLPs often equate "R" with 'hard work'. However, "R" is your best friend in making someone of the trickiest sounds easy. In this episode, learn how to use "R" to make the most complex treatment targets easy. Hint: Get out your blender. Ready to join me in putting innovative, empirically-based strategies to work next Monday? Don't delay and join the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-04-2433 minThe Preschool SLP169. How "R" Can Make Speech Therapy Much EasierSLPs often equate "R" with 'hard work'. However, "R" is your best friend in making someone of the trickiest sounds easy. In this episode, learn how to use "R" to make the most complex treatment targets easy. Hint: Get out your blender. Ready to join me in putting innovative, empirically-based strategies to work on Monday morning? Don't delay and join the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-04-2433 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP167. The ABC's to Improve Autistic Speech DevelopmentHow can we translate the latest neurological cerebro-cerebellar research into Monday morning practice to improve speech outcomes? Let's dive into tried and true strategies that improve speech outcomes for children with Autism today. Ready to DSD: Do Something Different? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis
2025-04-1029 minThe Preschool SLP167. The ABC's to Improve Autistic Speech DevelopmentHow can we translate the latest neurological cerebro-cerebellar research into Monday morning practice to improve speech outcomes? Let's dive into tried and true strategies that improve speech outcomes for children with Autism today. Ready to DSD: Do Something Different? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis
2025-04-1029 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP166. Pay Attention to This When it Comes to Movement ActivitiesThe latest research indicates that the type of activity matters in terms of outcomes. This week, we're putting the latest research into Monday morning practice. Ready to put research into practice? Don't delay and try the SIS Membership out today at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Su, W., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2025). Effects of creative movement, general movement, or seated play interventions on motor performance in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 119, 102501.
2025-04-0336 minThe Preschool SLP166. Pay Attention to This When it Comes to Movement ActivitiesThe latest research indicates that the type of activity matters in terms of outcomes. This week, we're putting the latest research into Monday morning practice. Ready to put research into practice? Don't delay and try the SIS Membership out today at https://www.kellyvess.com/sisSu, W., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2025). Effects of creative movement, general movement, or seated play interventions on motor performance in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 119, 102501.
2025-04-0336 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP163. Stop Doing Speech Therapy at the Word, Phrase, and Sentence LevelThis episode will challenge you to DSD (Do Something Different) when treating speech sound disorders to improve outcomes. Learn how you can create optimal change by placing your targets in paragraph form. Doing so will result in gains across developmental domains. See for yourself. If not now, then when? Don't wait another day and join the SIS Membership today to receive the treatment target library that includes multiple paragraphs in speech and language. Get the revised targets for 2025 with video clips that show you how to cue each target. Join SiS for a month to receive both the original...
2025-03-0623 minThe Preschool SLP163. Stop Doing Speech Therapy at the Word, Phrase, and Sentence LevelThis episode will challenge you to DSD (Do Something Different) when treating speech sound disorders to improve outcomes. Learn how you can create optimal change by placing your targets in paragraph form. Doing so will result in gains across developmental domains. See for yourself. If not now, then when? Don't wait another day and join the SIS Membership today to receive the treatment target library that includes multiple paragraphs in speech and language. Get the revised targets for 2025 with video clips that show you how to cue each target. Join SiS for a month to receive both the original...
2025-03-0623 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP159. What NOT to Do: Five Common Mistakes with High-Tech AAC + AutismThis episode dives into five common mistakes professionals make with high-tech AAC devices. Check out this episode to learn how we can DSD (Do Something Different) by knowing better and doing better. Make sure to check out the SIS Membership and receive our updated 2025 speech and language targets with digital clips to illustrate cues at www.kellyvess.com/sis Join the SIS Membership for a month, have a library of powerful treatment targets, and unsubscribe if you and your kiddos don't love the SIS Membership.
2025-02-0629 minThe Preschool SLP159. Five Common Mistakes Professionals Make with High-Tech AAC + AutismThis episode dives into five common mistakes professionals make with high-tech AAC devices. Check out this episode to learn how we can DSD (Do Something Different) by knowing better and doing better. Make sure to check out the SIS Membership and receive our updated 2025 speech and language targets with digital clips to illustrate cues at www.kellyvess.com/sis Join the SIS Membership for a month, have a library of powerful treatment targets, and unsubscribe if you and your kiddos don't love the SIS Membership.
2025-02-0629 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP158. Autism & AAC: Putting the Latest Research into PracticeJoin me behind the scenes to review this recent article on AAC for children with Autism. You can access the article at ASHA.org: Lund, S. K., Quach, W., Weissling, K., & McKelvey, M. (2025). Augmentative and alternative communication assessment for children on the autism spectrum: Protocol development and content validation. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 56(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_lshss-23-00127
To download a free, Step-by-Step "How-to" Support Children Using AAC Devices using the M.O.D.E.L. Approach digital workshop, go to www.kellyvess.com/aac
To put the latest research into practice, do...
2025-01-3037 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP157. Help! Try These 3 Strategies with Dysregulated ChildrenIf you work with or have a child with Autism, this episode is for you. We are diving into three strategies that support regulation for children with sensory challenges. Put these strategies into use today, and don't delay and join SIS today. Receive the updated speech and language treatment library, complete with video illustrations at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-01-2322 minThe Preschool SLP157. Help! This Child is So Dysregulated: Try These StrategiesIf you work with or have a child with Autism, this episode is for you. We are diving into three strategies that support regulation for children with sensory challenges. Put these strategies into use today, and don't delay and join SIS today. Receive the updated speech and language treatment library, complete with video illustrations at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-01-2322 minThe Preschool SLP156. Do THIS to Monitor Your Clients' Progress in Speech TherapyLet's talk data!In this episode, I share my empirically-based method to monitor gains when treating speech sound disorders effectively. Ready to cut your number of speech errors in half three months into the school year? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sisReceive newly updated speech and language targets the week you join and optimize your speech and language gains today.
2025-01-1632 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP156. Do THIS to Monitor Your Clients' Progress in Speech TherapyLet's talk data!
In this episode, I share my empirically-based method to monitor gains when treating speech sound disorders effectively. Ready to cut your number of speech errors in half three months into the school year? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis Receive newly updated speech and language targets the week you join and optimize your speech and language gains today..
2025-01-1632 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP155. How SLPs Can Go Against the Grain Without Getting SplintersPutting research into real-world practice can be challenging in the real world, where ineffective practices are commonplace. However, don't let these obstacles deter you from going against the grain in providing empirically-based practices. This episode will give you four strategies to create lifelong change for your clients in less-than-ideal environments. You've got this! Ready to roll up your sleeves and put research into practice? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-01-0928 minThe Preschool SLP155. How SLPs Can Go Against the Grain Without Getting SplintersPutting research into real-world practice can be challenging in the real world, where ineffective practices are commonplace. However, don't let these obstacles deter you from going against the grain in providing empirically-based practices. This episode will give you four strategies to create lifelong change for your clients in less-than-ideal environments. You've got this!Ready to roll up your sleeves and put research into practice? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis
2025-01-0928 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP154. Five Favorite Self-Care Splurges You Need to Try!When you are healthier and happier, you perform better inside and outside of therapy. I am sharing my five favorite self-care splurges in this episode. These brands, for which I have no affiliations, are primarily pure.com and cruchi.com. If you are ready to uplevel your therapy in 2025, don't delay and check out SIS today with the free "3 Intervention Secrets Workshop" at kellyvess.com:
2025-01-0220 minThe Preschool SLP154. My Five Favorite Self-Care Splurges for 2025When you are healthier and happier, you perform better both inside and outside of therapy. I am sharing my favorite five self-care splurges in this episode. These brands, for which I have no affiliations, are primarily pure.com and cruchi.com.If you are ready to uplevel your therapy in 2025, don't delay and check out SIS today with the free "3 Intervention Secrets Workshop" at kellyvess.com: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nbJ0ocJqIDUiLOTgKAotiM6fB2nY1hW/view
2025-01-0220 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP151. Focus on these 5 Strategies to Establish Rapport for Children with Sensitive TemperamentsRapport is everything when it comes to success in speech therapy. How do you build it? Check out this episode for five empirically based strategies. Click here to download the parent input form.
P.S. Don't go right into speech with situationally mute children. Begin with them participating through movement. I start with my educationally rich SIS Movement Activities. Don't delay and check out the membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis
2024-12-0518 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP147. Why 'Mama' Isn't a First Word for Many with Autism?Why isn't 'Mama' a first word for many children with Autism, yet it is for their neurotypical peers? There are four underlying physiological causes for this difference. Let's dive in to explore these four reasons why 'Mama' is not just naturally developing and what we need to do differently to encourage the development of this pivotally important word. Ready to work more effectively with children with autism by treating the whole child with done-for-you, ready-to-use activities delivered weekly in your inbox? Don't delay and learn about the SIS Membership with this free 30-minute, 3-intervention secret workshop. Looking forward to...
2024-10-3118 minThe Preschool SLPUntitled EpisodeWhy isn't 'Mama' a first word for many children with Autism, yet it is for their neurotypical peers? There are four underlying physiological causes for this difference? Let's dive in to explore these four reasons why 'Mama' is not just naturally developing and what we need to do differently to encourage the development of this pivotally important word. Ready to work more effectively with children with autism by treating the whole child with done-for-you, ready-to-use activities delivered weekly in your inbox? Don't delay and learn about the SIS Membership with this free 30-minute, 3-intervention secret workshop. Looking...
2024-10-3118 minThe Preschool SLP128. Are You Experiencing SLP Burn Out?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 "How-to-do-it" workshops at kellyvess.com
2024-06-2015 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP128. Two Reasons SLPs Are Experiencing BurnoutWhat's causes SLP 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 "How-to-do-it" workshops at
2024-06-2015 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP124. Three Reasons You're Not Seeing Speech GainsWhen 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-you, top-shelf weekly intervention activities into practice today by joining the SIS membership at kellyvess.com. To learn more about SIS, check out this link.
2024-05-2325 minThe Preschool SLP124. Three Reasons Why Your Speech Gains Are DismalWhen 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-you, top-shelf weekly intervention activities into practice today by joining the SIS membership at kellyvess.com. To learn more about SIS, check out this link.
2024-05-2325 min