The research continues to grow, indicating multiple benefits of adding music to speech and language therapy. How can you add music to your speech therapy sessions today to improve? Let's dive in! Put research into practice today by joining the SIS Membership. Learn more about SIS here with this free, 30-minute workshop.

How should you schedule your therapy to make the most out of limited time in the face of high caseloads? Let's dive into the research on sessions ranging from 5 minutes to one hour. How often should therapy be scheduled every week? What is optimal in terms of both session duration and frequency in treating speech sound disorders? Let's look at variables to consider before creating your schedule. Ready to put research into practice this week and create optimal change early on? Join the SIS membership at kellyvess.com/sis

How can you use family photos to improve conversational speaking skills for preschoolers with autism? In this episode, we're diving into evidence-based strategies to educate parents on how to use family pictures to improve communication skills. Learn evidence-based strategies that you can adopt into your practice today.

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Citation: Bhana, N., Raulston, T. J., Ousley, C., & Bagawan, A. (2023). Photographs and parent training to support conversations about past events between caregivers and children with autism. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 8(2), 311–323. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-023-00333-6 

Unfortunately, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines are rarely discussed in Speech-Language Pathology. However, they are absolute game-changers in engaging children and optimizing outcomes. Check out this episode to learn about UDLs and how to incorporate them into your practice today. Download the UDL Guidelines here. Learn about the SIS Membership and uplevel your practice with UDLs today.

What'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 

As more and more professionals engage in "emotionally-based practice" based on social media sound bites, we will find an increase in behavioral challenges. What's the antidote? Evidence-based practices. Numerous studies have found attention to be powerful in either decreasing or increasing problematic behavior. What to do to improve self-regulation skills? Pay attention to your attention. 

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What does the largest ADHD research study indicate to be the five strengths of having ADHD? How can we use this information to empower those with ADHD? What are the next steps in understanding the strengths of neurodiversity? Let's dive into strengths that were reported from 200 individuals with ADHD. Make sure to bridge the latest research into practice every Sunday by signing up for my free newsletter at Kellyvess.com

Source: Schippers, L. M., Horstman, L. I., Velde, H. van, Pereira, R. R., Zinkstok, J., Mostert, J. C., Greven, C. U., & Hoogman, M. (2022). A qualitative and quantitative study of self-reported positive characteristics of individuals with ADHD. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.922788

What does the meta-analytic research indicate about non-pharmacological treatments for ADD? Can they replace medication? Can they complement medication? Can they be used to lessen the dosage of medication? Let's dive into the latest research and explore options to discuss with your medical professional. 

When treating speech sound disorders, you can do everything "right" and still not have the expected results. This episode examines three challenges beyond speech that can prevent success in speech therapy. Check out this episode to learn how to overcome these obstacles for optimal results in treating speech delays. Don't delay and put 100% done-for-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.

The latest research indicates that AAC intervention can be as effective remotely as in person for minimally speaking children with Autism. So, how do you do it? Let's explore five steps to put into practice today.

-Check out the Telepractice in Speech-Language Therapy: The Use of Online Technologies for Parent Training and Coaching by Melinda Snodgrass et al.

-Don't delay—check out the SIS Membership today for 100% done-for-you activities delivered to your inbox weekly.

-Check out my book "32 Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism that Causes Lifelong Change" on Audible or in Print