133. Synesthesia & Autism-What You Need to Know

Autism is a multifaceted condition that requires a multi-faceted approach. For this, collaborative group interventions can be highly effective. Check out this episode for strategies that set your groups up for success. Ready to put research into action with your kiddos? Learn more about the SIS Membership by clicking here.

Where to begin on the first days of therapy? What do you do on days one, two, three, and four of therapy? It's time to build relationships. How? Check out this episode for a simple 3-step process to pave the way for success. Ready to put research into practice with ready-to-use, educationally-rich materials? Check out the SIS Membership. Learn more about the membership with this free, 30-minute workshop.

Research indicates routine home practice improves outcomes. What can we do to make home practice a habit? Learn three ways to make home practice engaging and effective in this episode. Join the SIS Membership to put these home practice strategies into practice today. Click here to learn more about the SIS Membership.

High-tech AAC devices are becoming more readily available. However, many SLPs and families are uncomfortable using these devices. This episode shares the M.O.D.E.L. strategy to help parents and professionals effectively implement high-tech AAC devices throughout the child's day.Ready to put research into practice? Learn about the SIS Membership and receive a 30-minute digital workshop illustrating the M.O.D.E.L. strategy when you join. 

Many children with Autism learn to talk through gestalt language processing. This episode dives into how we can capitalize on this learning style to optimize gains when neuroplasticity is at its peak. Ready to 'roll up your sleeves' and put research into practice? Learn more about SIS with this free 30-minute workshop on how to make therapy easy and effective with the SIS Membership.

What metric is most important to pay attention to when language sampling children with Autism? Let's dive into the latest research on language sampling that captures progress in gestalt language processors. Ready to put research into practice? Learn more about the SIS membership here. Interested in learning more about Autism intervention? Check out my book in audible or book here. Click here to reference the article discussed in this episode.

Is 'synesthesia' part of your vernacular? If you work with children with Autism, it should be. Capitalizing on the strengths that come with synesthesia can truly accelerate gains across motor, social, speech, and language domains. Check out this episode, and let's dive into what you can do today. Capitalize on synesthesia by joining the SIS membership today. Ready to learn more? Learn more about SIS in this 30-minute free workshop. Just wanted to share a 1-minute laugh: YouTube Clip of Impersonations of Color: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aYBnTOZ1AgM

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.Ready to put research into in-person therapy or telepractice? Check out the SIS membership and join me at the intervention drawing board today.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