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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP181. Thinking About SLP Contracting? Here’s What You Need to Know First to Prevent BurnoutIs the way you’re working… actually working? In this candid and empowering episode of The Preschool SLP, I sit down with the SLP Happy Hour host, Sarah Lockhart, to talk about what no one tells you in grad school: the path to sustainability as an SLP is rarely linear. Together, we unpack what it really takes to thrive in this field—from navigating burnout to rebuilding self-trust, shifting careers, and defining success on your own terms. Whether you’re in public schools, private practice, teletherapy, or contracting, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. What You'll Learn: T...2025-07-1738 min
The Preschool SLP181. Thinking About SLP Contracting? Here’s What You Need to Know First to Prevent BurnoutIs the way you’re working… actually working?In this candid and empowering episode of The Preschool SLP, I sit down with the SLP Happy Hour host, Sarah Lockhart, to talk about what no one tells you in grad school: the path to sustainability as an SLP is rarely linear.Together, we unpack what it really takes to thrive in this field—from navigating burnout to rebuilding self-trust, shifting careers, and defining success on your own terms. Whether you’re in public schools, private practice, teletherapy, or contracting, this conversation will mee...2025-07-1738 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 22. Should I Lie To My Loved One?In this episode, Kelly addresses the moral dilemma caregivers face: whether to lie or tell the truth to loved ones with dementia. Traditionally, reality orientation—telling the truth—was seen as a matter of principle. But from the 1990s, therapeutic fibbing—small, compassionate lies—gained acceptance. Kelly argues for 'leading with their reality,' adapting responses based on the stage of dementia and what comforts or calms the person. She provides practical advice, ways to respond that meet your loved where they are and how to get self-support for when these situations arise.OUR FACEBOOK PAGE- PL...2025-07-0912 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 21 Agitation, Sundowning and AggressionIn this episode of 'A Balancing Act,' host Kelly explores strategies for managing dementia-related agitation, a common issue affecting about 90% of dementia patients. Kelly shares real-life stories from listeners, explains the different types of agitation, and offers practical advice on how family members can respond. Key topics include understanding agitation triggers, the concept of sundowning, and how to use empathy and redirection to calm loved ones. Kelly also highlights the importance of support networks and when to seek medical assistance for aggressive behaviors. Tune in to learn effective ways to provide care and maintain your own well-being.2025-06-2514 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 20: "Why Are They Wearing The Same Clothes?""Why Are They Wearing The Same Clothes?"Dressing and bathing can be challenging for people with dementia due to cognitive, physical, and emotional factors. Dementia can impair understanding of how to perform these tasks, remember the purpose of hygiene, and sequence the steps involved. In this episode, we discuss ways you can help a person with dementia maintain their dignity and preferences while providing support for washing and dressing.OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103ASK FOR SOME CHAT TIME WITH KELLY ON FACEBOOK, or send in...2025-06-1116 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 18: Delusions, or Denial?Dishonesty in people with dementia is a frequent and often troubling behavior that poses challenges for both the individual and their family members. By recognizing the different reasons behind this behavior—such as difficulty coping with what’s happening to them, or the inability to process what is going on in and around them—you can respond with increased empathy and patience. Your loved one is not deliberately trying to mislead you; they are navigating a debilitating and progressive condition. You both will need understanding and compassion.Our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/pr...2025-05-1513 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 18: Delusions, or Denial?Dishonesty in people with dementia is a frequent and often troubling behavior that poses challenges for both the individual and their family members. By recognizing the different reasons behind this behavior—such as difficulty coping with what’s happning to them, or the inability to process what is going on in and around them—you can respond with increased empathy and patience. Your loved one is not deliberately trying to mislead you; they are navigating a debilitating and progressive condition. You both will need understanding and compassion.Our Facebook Page:https://www.fa...2025-05-1513 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 17: Build Your TeamThe decline in both physical and cognitive abilities that comes with your loved one’s dementia will significantly impact their safety, well being and quality of life. Occupational therapy, Physical therapy and Speech Language Pathologists play crucial roles in a holistic care plan for your loved one. They provide essential interventions that tackle the various challenges both your loved one and the family will face. These therapeutic methods are vital for maintaining and enhancing the physical, cognitive, and emotional health of those navigating the intricate journey of dementia.Our Facebook Page:ht...2025-04-3013 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossSeason 1 Episode 16 ENCORE Episode!Enjoy this Encore sharing of our most listened-too episode!Family members may frequently find themselves locking horns with a loved one affected by cognitive decline. Arguments arise from even the simplest of things. Our loved one seems unable to see reason or another way of doing things. We offer listeners a way to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and how they can lower a loved one’s temperature, as well as your own.For more about today's topic, check these out:https://www.healthline.com/health/anosognosia...2025-04-1611 min
SLP NerdcastDeveloping Competency in Self-Advocacy Skills for Complex CommunicatorsSpeech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP NerdcastCourse Title: Developing Competency in Self-Advocacy Skills for Complex CommunicatorsGet 0.1 ASHA CEUs and view the full course landing page: Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast.On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources.To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCASTTo learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year...2025-04-141h 02
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 15 Dementia and Hallucinations: When Things Aren't RealHallucinations can often be terrifying, eliciting strong feelings of fear. For individuals experiencing them, these perceptions feel extremely real. Not only can hallucinations be distressing for the person affected, but they can also impact those who care for them. Understanding how to respond can help make a hallucinatory episode less overwhelming for both you and your loved one.Our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103Our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ABalancingActNavigatingMem-d9hResources:https://www...2025-04-0212 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 14: When Is It Time to Move?Deciding when to transition a loved one into an assisted living facility is a deeply personal choice that demands thoughtful reflection. By identifying the signs, assembling a team of supportive professionals, and beginning your preparations now, you can make certain that your loved one receives the care and assistance they deserve.Our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103Our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ABalancingActNavigatingMem-d9hResources:https://seniorservicesofamerica.com/blog/how-to-move-a-parent-to-assisted-living/https...2025-03-1912 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP160. 3 Step to Become a Culturally Competent SLPDive into the episode for three actionable steps to being culturally competent. Being culturally competent is pivotal to being effective in working with families, colleagues, and children with communication impairments. Enough talk already. Ready to take action? Join the SIS Membership and let's roll up our sleeves together at https://kellyvess.com/sis Check out the article by Jennifer Lansford in Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-and-culture/202201/can-parents-be-both-individualist-and-collectivist You can access 'The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down' by Anne Fadiman on Audible or any major bookstore.2025-02-1324 minThe Preschool SLP160. 3 Steps to Become a Culturally Competent SLPDive into the episode for three actionable steps to being culturally competent. Being culturally competent is pivotal to being effective in working with families, colleagues, and children with communication impairments. Enough talk already. Ready to take action? Join the SIS Membership and let's roll up our sleeves together at https://kellyvess.com/sisCheck out the article by Jennifer Lansford in Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-and-culture/202201/can-parents-be-both-individualist-and-collectivistYou can access 'The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down' by Anne Fadiman on Audible or any major bookstore.2025-02-1324 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 10: Social SituationsWe are all aware of the advantages that our social connections provide. Our relationships and social engagements contribute significantly to our health and happiness. However, when a loved one is diagnosed with memory loss, navigating social situations can become challenging. This creates a genuine risk of isolation and depression. In this episode, we delve into the gradual changes your loved one may undergo and discuss how to adjust expectations and activities to effectively maintain these vital social connections.Resources:https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/symptoms-and-diagnosis/symptoms/behaviour-changeshttps://www.dementiacarecentral...2025-01-1512 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 9: Is It Alzheimer's?Aside from cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease is often regarded as one of the greatest fears for many individuals. In fact, when people begin to experience memory lapses, they often jump to the conclusion that it might be Alzheimer’s. However, the disease encompasses much more than just memory problems. In this episode, we aim to replace fear with facts and offer steps you can take now to clear up any misconceptions.Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559433999543Resources:Early Signs of Alzheimer's:https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_sign...2025-01-0811 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 5 How to Communicate and ConnectRecognizing what to avoid can be an essential skill when communicating with a loved one experiencing memory loss. In this episode, we explore typical pitfalls and suggest alternatives to foster harmony and strengthen the bond between you and your loved one.Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559433999543https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/language-dementia-what-not-to-sayhttps://www.alzsd.org/dos-and-donts-of-compassionate-communication-dementia/The information shared in this podcast is for EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES only, and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. By...2024-11-1311 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 4: Hearing Aids, Glasses... and Dementia?Sometimes it can be a real struggle to get a loved one with memory loss to wear their hearing aids and glasses. But there are real risks associated with not wearing them. In this episode, we talk about the relationship between hearing aids, glasses and dementia, as well as ways to ease the struggle between you and your loved one.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559433999543https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/53361-Hearing-and-vision-loss-dementia-cognitive-decline-studies-older-adults-sensory-impairmenthttps://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/health-advice/dementia-and-difficulty-with-sounds/The information shared in this podcast is...2024-11-0612 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 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 3: Why Does She Keep Calling Me?As your loved one’s memory loss advances, they may find it increasingly difficult to keep track of appointments, events, or even the current date and time. This is when you might notice your phone ringing more and more often. In this episode, we explore the reasons behind their confusion. And we’ll share effective tools and communication strategies to help you make this challenging situation a little easier for you both.Check us out on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=615594339995432024-10-3012 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 2: ArgumentsFamily members may frequently find themselves locking horns with a loved one affected by cognitive decline. Arguments arise from even the simplest of things. Our loved one seems unable to see reason or another way of doing things. We offer listeners a way to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and how they can lower a loved one’s temperature, as well as your own.For more about today's topic, check these out:https://www.healthline.com/health/anosognosiahttps://www.alzsd.org/anosognosia/#:~:text=When%20we%20experience%20denial%2C...2024-10-1611 min
A Balancing Act: Navigating Memory LossEpisode 1: Red FlagsAs our loved ones age, we may observe perplexing behaviors. While forgetfulness is common, discovering unpaid bills, getting repeated phone calls or learning your loved one is getting lost on familiar routes can be worrisome. These signs may indicate underlying issues affecting your loved one. In this segment, we will discuss the red flags to watch for and the next steps to take for a diagnosis.References:https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mild-cognitive-impairment/symptoms-causes/syc-20354578https://www.alz.org/media/Documents/alzheimers-dementia-mild-cognitive-impairment-ts.pdfThe information shared in this podcast...2024-10-1610 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP142. How to Help Gestalt Language Processors TalkIf you work with minimally speaking children, this episode is for you. Kelly Vess is sharing how to develop consistent speech using books. Ready to put research into practice with Done-for-You weekly, educationally-rich activities? Check out the SIS Membership and begin creating massive change today. Learn more about the SIS Membership at KellyVess.com
Check out my free three intervention secrets workshop.2024-09-2626 minThe Preschool SLP142. How to Use Books to Develop Speech for Gestalt Language ProcessorsIf you work with children who are minimally speaking, this episode is for you. Kelly Vess is sharing how to develop consistent speech using books. Ready to put research into practice with Done-for-You weekly, educationally-rich activities? Check out the SIS Membership and begin creating massive change today. Learn more about the SIS Membership at KellyVess.com2024-09-2626 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 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.com2024-06-2015 min
Swallow Your Pride Podcast323 – Tips & Tools to Work Smarter, Not HarderIn February, the MedSLP collective hosted a free four-day workshop to help medical SLPs accomplish more by doing less!
This week, we’re sharing Day 3 of the workshop on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast!
Who decided that burning out was a badge of honor? There’s a stigma across the board — that in order to succeed as an SLP, we have to push beyond our limit DAILY.
Tune in today to catch Day 3 of the Effective SLP Workshop, where Kelly Caldwell, MA, MS, CCC-SLP, dives into real-world examples and applicable tools to help you wo...2024-04-0853 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP115. Do You Have This Tool In Your Intervention Toolbox?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 Intervention Strategies for Autism that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention," on Audible:Are you a continuing education SLP?Check out my 2024 April Autism Series on speechpathology.comAre y...2024-03-2120 minThe Preschool SLP115. Do You Have This Tool in Your Intervention Toolbox?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 Intervention Strategies for Autism that Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention," on AudibleAre you a continuing education SLP? Check out my 2024 April Autism Series on speechpathology.comAre...2024-03-2120 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP109. Four Ways to Get Out of the February FunkWhy is February the shortest month of the year, but feels like the longest? With the cooler temps, we are cooped up inside. This means we have fewer sensory experiences, less sunlight, and less movement to increase our energy and dopamine levels. How can we compensate for the lack of vitamin N? Try these four tried and true strategies. Ready to put research into practice now? Don't delay, and check out my done-for-you TOMTx activities in my SIS membership at kellyvess.com/sis today. Let's change lives together.💚Kelly2024-02-0119 minThe Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP104. Goals that Got to Go-What Not to DoJoin 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.2023-12-2826 minThe Preschool SLP104. Goals that Got to Go-What Not to DoJoin 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.2023-12-2826 minThe Preschool SLPEpisode 103: Do These Four Things to Write Better Goals in 2024Ready 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. Don't delay and join today.2023-12-2129 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP103. Do These Four Things to Write Better Goals in 2024Ready 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. Don't delay and join today.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and put research into practice today? Check out my "3 Intervention Secrets" Workshop: https://www.kellyvess.com/registration-page-e40b1671-87a4-4d15-a78e-bcc2d03aae5e
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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP54. 3 Creative and Powerful Visualization Strategies to Manifest SLP SuccessYour thinking will impact how successful you are as an SLP. Learn creative and three powerful visualization strategies to get you on track to achieving your goals and materializing your dreams in the face of adversity. For more on actions to take today to create success in your work, check out the free limited-time replay of my "Challenge Creates Change: How to write Game Changing Goals" Boot Camp. Learn more about effective intervention in "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" Just do it with weekly, ready-for-use materials delivered to your inbox every week in the Sparkle in School Member...2023-01-1221 minThe Preschool SLP3 Creative and Powerful Visualization Strategies to Manifest SLP SuccessYour thinking will impact how successful you are as an SLP. Learn creative and three powerful visualization strategies to get you on track to achieving your goals and materializing your dreams in the face of adversity. For more on actions to take today to create success in your work, check out the free limited-time replay of my "Challenge Creates Change: How to write Game Changing Goals" Boot Camp. Learn more about literacy intervention in "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" Just do it with weekly, ready-for-use materials in the Sparkle in School Membership. 2023-01-1221 min
The Preschool SLP52. How to Write Game-Changing Language GoalsReady to up-level your language intervention goals? Check out this episode with an excerpt from this week's "Challenge Creates Change: How to Write Game Changing Language Goals" boot camp challenge from our "The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP" Facebook Group. For ready-for-use materials, join SIS today and put research into practice today. To learn more, check out Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment for video and text support.2022-12-2943 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP52. How to Create Game-Changing Language GoalsReady to up-level your language intervention goals? Check out this episode with an excerpt from this week's "Challenge Creates Change: How to Write Game Changing Language Goals" boot camp challenge from our "The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP" Facebook Group. For ready-for-use materials, join SIS today and put research into practice today. To learn more, check out Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment for video and text support.
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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP51. What's the Most Effective Way to Up-Level Intervention?Challenge creates change. Research in speech, language and literacy indicate that the more complex the target, the greater the gains. Check out this episode to dive into the why and how behind complex treatment targets. Make sure to join "The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP" Facebook Group to learn the step-by-steps to create goals that matter. Ready to put the latest research into practice? To know better, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" To do better, roll up your sleeves and join the "Sparkle in School Membership" today.
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The Preschool SLP51. What's the Most Effective Way to Up-Level Intervention?Challenge creates change. Research in speech, language, and literacy indicates that the more complex the target, the greater the gains. Check out this episode to dive into the why and how behind complex treatment targets. Make sure to join "The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP" Facebook Group to learn the step-by-step in creating goals that matter. Ready to put the latest research into practice? To know better, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" To do better, roll up your sleeves and join the "Sparkle in School Membership" today. 2022-12-2227 min
The Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast: Building Culturally Responsive Practice with Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLPEp. 1 Kwanzaa-themed Preschool Speech Therapy Ideas w/ Kelly VessLooking for inclusive Holiday-themed speech therapy activity ideas for your pre-school aged kiddos? Kwanzaa is an excellent holiday to recognize during this time for your African-American students!
For our very first episode of the Pediatric Speech Sister Show, we welcome Kelly Vess, a preschool speech language pathologist, entrepreneur, and author. On this episode, Kelly offers evidence-based ideas that will make your students feel included during the holiday celebrations AND help them reach gains toward their speech and language goals!
It was tons of fun to talk with Kelly as she discussed the ac...2022-12-0936 min
The Preschool SLP47. What Prevents and Promotes Speech for Children with Autism: Minding the P'sToday, I share my single greatest mistake in 20 years of being an SLP in my misguided attempts to encourage speech as well as five effective strategies that promote speech development for children with Autism. Thank you for joining me at the drawing board today to create a better tomorrow. You're first, KellyFor more...-Sign up for my free weekly Sunday newsletter.-Read "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment"-Join Sparkle in School Membership for Weekly Ready-for-Use Activities2022-11-2424 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP47. What Prevents and Promotes Speech for Children with Autism: Minding the P'sToday, I share my single greatest mistake in 20 years of being an SLP in my misguided attempts to encourage speech as well as five effective strategies that promote speech development for children with Autism. Thank you for joining me at the drawing board today to create a better tomorrow. You're first,Kelly
For more...
-Sign up for my free weekly Sunday newsletter.
-Read "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment"
-Join Sparkle in School Membership for Weekly Ready-for-Use Activities
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The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP42. How to Research Your Practice: It's as Easy as A,B=See!If a beginning SLP were to ask me for my absolute best, single piece of advice to create change, my advice would easily be to research your practice. It's true. I've learned the most game-changing strategies from my research over the past 20 years. Perhaps, more important, I also learned the ineffectual strategies through researching my practice and cut them out, making better use of limited therapy time. Researching your practice will give your clients a voice in letting you know what's effective and what isn't. Their behavior is communication. This is the key to innovating practice: Listen to your clients...2022-10-2020 min
The Preschool SLP42. How to Research You Practice: It's as Easy as A,B=See!If a beginning SLP were to ask me for my absolute best, single piece of advice to create change, my advice would easily be to research your practice. It's true. I've learned the most game-changing strategies from my research over the past 20 years. Perhaps, more important, I also learned the ineffectual strategies through researching my practice and cut them out, making better use of limited therapy time. Researching your practice will give your clients a voice in letting you know what's effective and what isn't. Their behavior is communication. This is the key to innovating practice: Listen to your...2022-10-2020 minThe Preschool SLP30. Creative Strategies to Develop Intrinsic Control in Speech Language TherapyA top priority in speech-language therapy is how to help our students develop an internal locus of control. This episode discusses strategies to increase intrinsic learning in the domains of speech, language, literacy, and executive function. Guest Denise Stratton, CCC-SLP joins us to share her favorite meta-cognitive strategies in each of these areas. (See below for her links). For step-by-step interactive guides with actual digital clips of therapy on how to increase an internal locus of control at the preschool level, check out my book 'Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment' at Amazon or major...2022-07-2840 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP30. Creative Strategies to Develop Intrinsic Control in Speech Language TherapyA top priority in speech-language therapy is how to help our students develop an internal locus of control. This episode discusses strategies to increase intrinsic learning in the domains of speech, language, literacy, and executive function. Guest Denise Stratton, CCC-SLP joins us to share her favorite meta-cognitive strategies in each of these areas. (See below for her links). For step-by-step interactive guides with actual digital clips of therapy on how to increase an internal locus of control at the preschool level, check out my book 'Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment' at Amazon or major international booksellers.
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The Preschool SLPHow to Build Positive Parent Relationships from the StartHow can you start positive parent relationships with the real-world constraints of a 30-day school timeline and a high prevalence of dual-income households? How can you build cross-cultural relationships? Guest Melanie Evans, CCC-SLP, shares her expertise in multicultural competence for SLPs. Join us as we walk through every step of the evaluation process in this episode. For more information on effectively completing an initial evaluation, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess for videos with interactive guides illustrating best practices. Melanie Evans can be reached at @pediatricspeechsister on Instagram or by email at Melanie...2022-07-2138 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP29. How to Build Positive Parent Relationships from the StartHow can you start positive parent relationships with the real-world constraints of a 30-day school timeline and a high prevalence of dual-income households? How can you build cross-cultural relationships? Guest Melanie Evans, CCC-SLP, shares her expertise in multicultural competence for SLPs. Join us as we walk through every step of the evaluation process in this episode. For more information on effectively completing an initial evaluation, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess for videos with interactive guides illustrating best practices. Melanie Evans can be reached at @pediatricspeechsister on Instagram or by email at Melanie...2022-07-2138 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP28. Blunt the Blood Sugar Spikes with Supplements, Drinks & FoodsWhat supplements, drinks, and foods optimize blood sugar? In this episode, I share my personal blood sugar hacks that improve my focus despite having both ADHD and a high level of sugar sensitivity. If you'd like any information regarding any specific product names or dosage discussed, email me at kelly@kellyvess.com or DM me on IG at @KellyVessSLP Please Note: I accidentally referred to dairy as 'glucose' instead of 'lactose' 3/4's though on the podcast. I prefer to keep this episode unedited as all 'The Preschool SLP' episodes are. Embrace imperfection. Also, please note that I have no aff...2022-07-1427 min
The Preschool SLPBlunt Blood Sugar Spikes with Supplements, Drinks & FoodsWhat supplements, drinks, and foods optimize blood sugar? In this episode, I share my personal blood sugar hacks and improve my focus despite having both ADHD and a high level of sugar sensitivity. If you'd like any information regarding any specific product names or dosage discussed, email me at kelly@kellyvess.com or DM me on IG at @KellyVessSLP Please Note: I accidentally referred to dairy as 'glucose' instead of 'lactose' 3/4's though on the podcast. I prefer to keep this episode unedited as all 'The Preschool SLP' episodes are. Embrace imperfection. Also, pl...2022-07-1427 min
The Preschool SLP'Having a Ball' in Speech Therapy: Game Changing ActivitiesDeveloping fundamental ball skills are essential for communicating with peers. This episode with Early Childhood Expert Dr. Julia Smith leaves listeners with plenty of ideas for Monday morning practice. For best practices in treating the whole child (not just a mouth) in speech therapy, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess. It's sold at Amazon and other international booksellers. This book contains over 100 digital assessment and therapy clips with easy step-by-step guides.2022-06-2328 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP25. 'Having a Ball' in Speech Therapy: Game Changing ActivitiesDeveloping fundamental ball skills are essential for communicating with peers. This episode with Early Childhood Expert Dr. Julia Smith leaves listeners with plenty of ideas for Monday morning practice. For best practices in treating the whole child (not just a mouth) in speech therapy, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess. It's sold at Amazon and other international booksellers. This book contains over 100 digital assessment and therapy clips with easy step-by-step guides.2022-06-2328 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP24. Is There ANY Research Against the Complexity Approach?This article is often erroneously cited as research against the complexity approach. However, a closer look at this study indicates major flaws in the a) intervention goals, b) intervention treatment targets selected, and c) measurement of progress. The outcomes of this study only add further evidence to a well-developed knowledge base that earlier sounds develop before later ones regardless of the intervention provided. To learn how to create change through the combination of complex treatment target selection and only the most effective based practices, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess. It's sold at...2022-06-1628 min
The Preschool SLPIs There ANY Research Against the Complexity Approach?This article is often erroneously cited as research against the complexity approach. However, a closer look at this study indicates major flaws in the a) intervention goals, b) intervention treatment targets selected, and c) measurement of progress. The outcomes of this study only add further evidence to a well-developed knowledge base that earlier sounds develop before later ones regardless of the intervention provided. To learn how to create change through the combination of complex treatment target selection and only the most effective based practices, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess. It's sold at...2022-06-1628 min
SLP NerdcastS3 Ep29: Selecting Speech Treatment Targets that Optimize GainsGet .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryEffective and efficient speech sound therapy is like poker. Find out how in this week’s episode, entirely about the meat and potatoes of pediatric speech therapy-intervention for speech sound disorders. If you are working with kids who have complex speech sound delays or disorders, don’t miss this chat with Kelly Vess and find out just how to add some serious oomf to your speech sound therapy secret sauce. Kelly is a research-to-practice SLP and author who has dedicated her career to helping preschoolers with speech sound disorders gain...2022-06-0600 min
SLP NerdcastPreview: June 2022Spotify ・ Apple Podcasts ・ Stitcher ・ Google Play Summer is almost here!Summer is almost here, and we are thrilled…. We only have one podcast episode releasing in June and then we will be taking a podcasting break for the summer. Summer is the time we batch record all of our episodes for Season 4, so we will be super busy over the next few months plugging away. We have some additional updates about our platform and a Masterclass running this summer. MembershipWe have had such a great conversations with so many of you over...2022-05-3100 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP21. Six Ways LAMP is Shedding Light on AACIs LAMP on to something with their never-changing 84 symbol core vocabulary board starting point? What can we learn from LAMP's strength's in AAC practice regardless of the device or program used? This episode covers the 6 ways that LAMP sheds light on how we can innovate practice in AAC for children with limited speaking skills. For more information on creating educationally-rich activities for children with limited speech, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess. It has over 100 digital clips that show how-to put strategies in therapy and ready-for-use downloadable materials to use today.2022-05-2621 min
The Preschool SLP6 Ways LAMP is Shedding Light on AACIs LAMP on to something with their never-changing 84 symbol core vocabulary board starting point? What can we learn from LAMP's strength's in AAC practice regardless of the device or program used? This episode covers the 6 ways that LAMP sheds light on how we can innovate practice in AAC for children with limited speaking skills. For more information on creating educationally-rich activities for children with limited speech, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess. It has over 100 digital clips that show how-to put strategies in therapy and ready-for-use downloadable materials to use today.2022-05-2621 min
The Preschool SLPTo 'Splash' or 'Spray'? That is the QuestionIf you're looking to get optimal gains with the /l/ sound, should you 'splash' or 'spray 'in therapy'? Our latest findings will surprise you. This episode is a 'can't miss' for its relevance in treating speech sound disorders. For easy 'how-to's' with over 100 digital clips and ready-for-use materials, check out Kelly Vess's book today Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment. It is available on Amazon and major booksellers internationally. 2022-04-2820 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP17. To 'Splash' or 'Spray'? That is the QuestionIf you're looking to get optimal gains with the /l/ sound, should you 'splash' or 'spray 'in therapy'? Our latest findings will surprise you. This episode is a 'can't miss' for its relevance in treating speech sound disorders. For easy 'how-to's' with over 100 digital clips and ready-for-use materials, check out Kelly Vess's book today Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment. It is available on Amazon and major booksellers internationally. 2022-04-2820 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP15. 1,2,3 Musts to Learn to ReadWhat are the three executive function skills that directly impact a child's ability to learn to read? This episode covers the skills that determine success or failure in learning to read.
For step-by-step, ready-to-use literacy activities for preschool to primary grade levels, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess today.2022-04-1414 min
The Preschool SLP1,2,3 Musts to Learn to ReadWhat are the three executive function skills that directly impact a child's ability to learn to read? This episode covers the skills that determine success or failure in learning to read.For step-by-step, ready-to-use literacy activities for preschool to primary grade levels, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess today.2022-04-1414 min
The Preschool SLP5 Speech Errors That Matter: Language and Literacy Delays?What five speech errors should you take seriously? This episode will go over the five errors at the preschool level that indicate risk for language and literacy challenges at the elementary age. For the step-by-step how-to's with video clips and interactive guides on evaluating and treating communication impairments, check out 'Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess, CCC-SLP today. It is sold on Amazon and at major booksellers.2022-04-0718 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP14. Five Speech Errors That Matter: Language and Literacy Delays?What five speech errors should you take seriously? This episode will go over the five errors at the preschool level that indicate risk for language and literacy challenges at the elementary age. For the step-by-step how-to's with video clips and interactive guides on evaluating and treating communication impairments, check out 'Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" by Kelly Vess, CCC-SLP today. It is sold on Amazon and at major booksellers.2022-04-0718 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP12. Do L-Blends Make for Good Speech Treatment Targets? MEHL-Blends are recommended by experts as being powerful treatment targets. But are they? This episode suggests that we can and should do better. For the step-by-step on how to select powerful treatment targets in treating speech sound disorders, check out Kelly's book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment."2022-03-2417 min
The Preschool SLPDo L-Blends Make for Good Speech Treatment Targets? MEH!L-Blends are recommended by experts as being powerful treatment targets. But are they? This episode suggests that we can and should do better. For the step-by-step on how to select powerful treatment targets in treating speech sound disorders, check out Kelly's book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment."2022-03-2417 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP10. Storytelling Secrets that Matter Part 2: The Four Highly Effective P’sWhat are the secrets to improving complex conversational skills? This second part episode will cover four more game-changing strategies that target literacy, language, comprehension, and executive function development.
To learn highly effective and innovative strategies to improve literacy skills through videos and step-by-step guides, check out Kelly's book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment." Sign up for Kelly's free newsletter in which she shares her weekly links to google slides at KellyVessSLP.com. Make sure to sign up today to not miss this week's educationally-rich activities. 2022-03-1018 min
The Preschool SLPStorytelling Secrets that Matter Part 2: The Four Highly Effective P’sWhat are the secrets to improving complex conversational skills? This second part episode will cover four more game-changing strategies that target literacy, language, comprehension, and executive function development. To learn highly effective and innovative strategies to improve literacy skills through videos and step-by-step guides, check out Kelly's book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment." Sign up for Kelly's free newsletter in which she shares her weekly links to google slides at KellyVessSLP.com. Make sure to sign up today to not miss this week's educationally-rich activities. 2022-03-1018 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP9. Storytelling Secrets that Matter: The Four Highly Effective E’sWhat are the secrets to improving complex conversational skills? This episode will cover four game-changing strategies that target literacy, language, comprehension, and executive function development.
To learn highly effective and innovative strategies to improve literacy skills through videos and step-by-step guides, check out Kelly's book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment." Sign up for Kelly's free newsletter in which she shares her weekly links to google slides at KellyVessSLP.com. Make sure to sign up today to not miss this week's educationally-rich activities. 2022-03-0317 min
The Preschool SLPStorytelling Secrets that Matter: The Four Highly Effective E’sWhat are the secrets to improving complex conversational skills? This episode will cover four game-changing strategies that target literacy, language, comprehension, and executive function development. To learn highly effective and innovative strategies to improve literacy skills through videos and step-by-step guides, check out Kelly's book "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment." Sign up for Kelly's free newsletter in which she shares her weekly links to google slides at KellyVessSLP.com. Make sure to sign up today to not miss this week's educationally-rich activities. 2022-03-0317 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP8. A Top Secret Productivity HackResearch indicates that multitasking can reduce productivity by a whopping 40%. This episode shares a highly-effective, little-known method to increase your creativity and efficiency.
For strategies to be a ridiculously effective SLP, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" at Amazon. Sign up for 100% free, weekly Google Slides at KellyVessSLP.com
2022-02-2416 min
The Preschool SLPA Top Secret Productivity HackResearch indicates that multitasking can reduce productivity by a whopping 40%. This episode shows a little-known method to increase your creativity and productivity.For strategies to be a ridiculously effective SLP, check out "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" at Amazon. Sign up for 100% free, weekly Google Slides at KellyVessSLP.com2022-02-2416 min
Honeybee Connection Podcast by MBAnd Of Course We All Know Kelly with Kelly NicholsDISCLAIMER: Dr. Megan-Brette Hamilton produced this podcast in her own personal capacity. The views expressed are her own and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization with which she is affiliated.Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2!In this episode, I speak with former roommate Kelly Nichols. She was a theater major, a stand-up comedian, a singer/vocalist and is currently an advocate for all things about the environment and equity. We had an insightful conversation that touched upon perfectionism, White America, getting rid of the elephant in the room, and the privilege o...2022-02-2246 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP7. Six Superpowers of the ADHD SLPShould we see attributes associated with having ADHD as being treasured gifts instead of symptoms of a disorder?
Check out this episode on ADHD's unique assets that translate to SLP success. Whether you have ADHD or not, can you relate to these attributes?
If so, capitalize on them to create better.
Fun fact: I recorded this episode on a borrowed laptop as I had left mine at work.
For digital clips, downloads, and step-by-step support on how to innovate practice, check out my book Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment
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The Preschool SLP6 Superpowers of the ADHD SLPShould we see attributes associated with having ADHD as being treasured gifts instead of symptoms of a disorder?Check out this episode on ADHD's unique assets that translate to SLP success. Whether you have ADHD or not, can you relate to these attributes?If so, capitalize on them to create better.Fun fact: I recorded this episode on a borrowed laptop as I had left mine at work.For digital clips, downloads, and step-by-step support on how to innovate practice, check out my book Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment 2022-02-1719 min
The Preschool SLPLanguage Sampling Gestalt to Generative Speech for Preschoolers with ASDWhen language sampling children with ASD, perhaps the most important measurement is analyzing gestalt to generative language development. What's the best way to do it?This episode will look at subjective and objective options in assessing gestalt to self-generated language development.For more information on how to effectively improve communication skills for preschoolers with ASD (complete with videos and step-by-step guides) check out Kelly Vess's book Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment2022-02-1028 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP6. Language Sampling Gestalt to Generative Speech for Preschoolers with ASDWhen language sampling children with ASD, perhaps the most important measurement is analyzing gestalt to generative language development. What's the best way to do it?
This episode will look at subjective and objective options in assessing gestalt to self-generated language development.
For more information on how to effectively improve communication skills for preschoolers with ASD (complete with videos and step-by-step guides) check out Kelly Vess's book Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment2022-02-1028 min
The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP4. Gestalt Language and Why It's So GoodWhy is gestalt language so valuable for children with ASD and treating SLPs? This episode explains how SLPs can learn to better understand and teach children with autism spectrum disorders by paying attention to their gestalt speech. Check out Kelly Vess's book Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment to learn highly effective strategies for improving outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders. Chapter 7 of this book illustrates how to effectively treat children with ASD. This book includes downloadable, ready-for-use, materials, digital therapy clips, and step-by-step guides.2022-01-2716 min
The Preschool SLPGestalt Language and Why It's So GoodWhy is gestalt language so valuable for children with ASD and treating SLPs? This episode explains how SLPs can learn to better understand and teach children with autism spectrum disorders by paying attention to their gestalt speech. Check out Kelly Vess's book Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment to learn highly effective strategies for improving outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders. Chapter 7 of this book illustrates how to effectively treat children with ASD. This book includes downloadable, ready-for-use, materials, digital therapy clips, and step-by-step guides.2022-01-2716 min