188. Does Telepractice for Speech Sound Disorders Actually Work?

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/sisYou’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