The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP

188. Does Telepractice for Speech Sound Disorders Actually Work?


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Is telepractice just as effective as in-person therapy for treating speech sound disorders? In this episode, we take a realistic, research-driven look at what the evidence really says about speech telepractice—and what factors determine whether it works.

You’ll discover:

  • The exact client profiles that are NOT a good fit for telepractice.
  • The active ingredients that make telepractice sessions as effective as in-person therapy.
  • Why dose isn’t just about reps—and how complex targets create massive gains.
  • Brand-new research on final clusters and how to apply it in therapy.
  • The key role of caregivers as co-therapists in virtual sessions.
  • If you’re a school-based SLP, private practitioner, or just considering telepractice, this episode will help you deliver high-impact, evidence-based therapy online—while avoiding the pitfalls.

    💛 Get ready-to-go therapy plans every week inside the SIS Membership:
    https://www.kellyvess.com/sis

    You’ll get theme-based movement activities, literacy-rich speech therapy materials, and a home-to-school 'Google Slides Deck' bridge that’s ready for immediate use.

    Potapova, I., John, A., Pruitt-Lord, S., & Barlow, J. (2025). Extending complexity to word-final position via telepractice: Intervention effects for English-speaking children with speech sound disorder. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 56(1), 42–57. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_lshss-24-00020

    P.S. A gift for SLPs & Educators:

    I’m giving away a FREE Digital Articulation Screener to make speech assessments easy and engaging—for both in-person and teletherapy sessions.

    Here’s what you’ll get for free when you join The Preschool SLP Facebook group:
    🗂 A ready-to-go digital speech screener + protocol
    📝 5 pages of goal-writing cheat sheets to write strong, measurable IEP goals
    🎥 A live workshop to walk you step-by-step through the process

    Download by pressing the pinned link here → facebook.com/groups/thepreschoolslp 

     

     

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