The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP

Put the very latest research into practice. Learn how to best get and analyze language samples of minimally speaking children. To learn more about autism intervention, check out my latest book in print or audiobook "32 Lessons That Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention."  For 100% done-for-you, educationally-rich weekly activities, check out the SIS membership at kellyvess.c...

Are you looking to end this season strong mentally and physically? Try my six favorite self-care swaps for this fall-winter season. Thank you for being with me at today's drawing board to create better tomorrows.💚KellyVessSLP P.S. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join me in the intervention? Check out my free, 30-minute, 3 Intervention Secrets Workshop .

The idea that all (wo)men are created equal is misleading. Each child you work with presents with unique strengths and challenges. Intervention must reflect that and be individualized to ensure that all children are thriving. Check out this episode as we talk about why you should actually take a stance against equality in favor of equity. For more information on treating children with Autism check...

Looking for a reliable and valid literacy screener? Check out this episode to learn about the ATLAS-PA. In this episode, I'm sharing modifications I've made to make the ATLAS-PA work. Ready to put research into practice today? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis . Would you like to learn more first? Check out the FREE " 3 Intervention Secrets " workshop.

Is there a piece of the intervention puzzle that you're missing? Are you honing in on the Motor Speech Disorder? Autism is a multifaceted condition that requires a multi-faceted approach to intervention. Check out this episode for my latest research on speech development for preschoolers with autism. Ready to put research into practice today? Check out the SIS Membership at  https://kellyvess...

How many letters should your preschoolers know? Do letters even matter? Yes. Research indicates that not only does it matter if preschoolers know their letters, but also their sounds, and at a fluent level. How can we help children develop their alphabet knowledge meaningfully to prepare them for success in elementary school? To learn more, check out my book " Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive...

Has Common Core unfairly got a bad rap? Can we have our cake and eat it too by mastering the fundamentals and applying them to higher-level learning? Check out this episode in which I share a method to encourage higher-level thinking to put into practice today.  How does Common Core apply to the preschool level? Check out your state's early education standards  here.   Ready to put...

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

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is the best autism intervention of them all? No intervention is comprehensive enough to meet the multi-faceted needs of autism intervention. What to do instead? Be eclectic and selective in adopting only the active ingredients from evidence-based approaches. Ready to learn more about Autism Intervention? Check out my just-released audiobook on Audible or Amazon: 32...

How often do you change your speech treatment targets? Too often? The child does not have enough practice to develop mastery or automaticity. Too little? The child adapts to the target and is no longer challenged, resulting in a plateau. Let's unpack this topic and balance automaticity with novelty to create optimal change today. Ready to roll up your sleeves and put the latest research into pract...

How do you track gains in communication and behavior in a meaningful manner? Check out this episode and let's unpack what to pay attention to and what to ignore to gauge whether your intervention is working. Ready to put research into practice? Check out my " 3 Intervention Secrets Workshop " at kellyvess.com

Are you picking the right treatment targets? Our research has found that your treatment target can dramatically impact your outcomes. In this episode, I'll share our latest 2023 findings on which treatment targets you should choose and which ones you should pass on. Get treatment targets that work right now by joining the SIS Membership today . Learn more by checking out my book " Speech Sound Dis...

If you work with children with special needs or at risk populations, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies are game changers not only for the immediate present, but also for the future. Check out this episode to learn the research behind SEL and what you can do to put evidence-based strategies into practice today. If you are interested in putting evidence-based strategies into practice today,...

Who benefits from print? The latest research indicates that print benefits all children in improving language learning. How can we embed print in a meaningful manner throughout our therapy sessions? I'll give you the step-by-step process of how I  put research into practice in this episode in my  SIS Membershi p. To learn more about literacy and language intervention, check out my "Early...

Join me in putting the latest research into practice with these three simple steps to efficiently improve language, literacy, and executive function skills. To put research into action today, check out my SIS membership at kellyvess.com/sis To learn more, check out the "Early Literacy Intervention Series" at speechpathology.com or my book "S peech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Trea...

Where to start when it comes to literacy intervention? Let's unpack three heavy-lifting phonological awareness skills that will create generalized, optimal gains in literacy development. Ready to put the latest research into Monday morning practice? Check out the SIS membership , my Speech Sound Disorders book , or the "Early Literacy Series" at speechpathology.com

Print, digital, or both? What does the latest meta-analytic research have to say about eBooks for preschoolers? Join me in putting the latest research into practice. Ready to put best the latest literacy intervention research into practice? Check out my SIS membership at kellyvess.com/sis or my  early literacy intervention series at speechpathology.com

Let's talk attention-the foundational skill upon which all learning is dependent. Dive into this episode for six simple, evidene-based strategies that work. Learn more about implementing effective strategies with my latest book, " 32 Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism ." Or, put these strategies into practice today with the SIS membership at kellyvess.com/sis.     &nbs...

Children with executive function challenges are at greater risk for persistent literacy delays. We must ask, 'Why?' How do executive function difficulties specifically impact literacy? Let's dive in.     For 100% done-for-you, ready-to-go, educationally-rich activities delivered to your inbox weekly, check out the Sparkle in School Membership at kellyvess.com/sis

Do you lack the time to assess literacy skills with your preschoolers? I've got you covered with three literacy assessments that can be completed in 5-15 minutes. Let's dive into how to efficiently assess pint, phonological awareness skills, and verbal working memory. Sign up for my free Sunday newsletter at kellyvess.com

For the 'magic' to occur in therapy, five foundational pillars must be in place. Check out this episode to set the pillars in your practice today. For evidence-based, highly effective, educationally-rich activities that are 100% done for you every week, join the SIS membership today at kellyvess.com/sis

How can we impact behavior outside of therapy? Check out this episode as we dive into small to large steps you can take to change lives outside of the school day. For 160 more game-changing strategies, check out my new book, " 32 Lessons That Cause Life-Long Change In Autism Intervention ," from Amazon today.: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Create-Lifelong-Change-Intervention/dp/B0C5PLFHSM &n...

Light, camera, action! Ready to do something different? This episode dives into four ways to use video recording to uplevel your practice. For 160 more strategies to uplevel your intervention, check out my new book, " 32 Lessons That Create Life-Long Change In Autism Intervention ."

How do children with Autism develop gestalt language? How can you capitalize on these natural gestalt strengths to improve outcomes? This can't-miss episode leaves you with 3 takeaways to put into practice today. For over 160 more game-changing strategies, check out my new book " 32 Lessons That Create Life-Long Change in Autism Intervention " at Amazon.  

Do you know a child with Autism who talks yet is never heard? This episode shares ten simple speaking rules that children with Autism often follow that can make their speech difficult or nearly impossible to hear or interpret. If you know or work with children with Autism, this is a 'must-see' episode. For more on Autism intervention, check out my new book " 32 Lessons That Create Life-Long Change...