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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

213. Stop Waiting: Why You Should Treat a Frontal Lisp in Preschool (And How to Do It Right)

from The Preschool SLP: KellyVessSLP · host Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

When it comes to making real, measurable change in therapy, we have to stop thinking small. In this episode, we are digging into what actually moves the needle for our preschoolers and early learners, and it is not isolated drill, disconnected targets, or hoping repetition alone will generalize. The research is clear. When we aim higher with more complex targets, we create system-wide change across speech, language, and literacy. We are talking about why those tough targets like three-element blends are worth your time, how continuous motor planning changes everything, and what it really looks like to cue in a way that leads to spontaneous carryover. This is where therapy either clicks or falls apart, and I want it clicking for you on Monday morning. If you have ever felt like you are working hard but not seeing the generalization you expected, this episode is going to challenge your thinking in the best way and give you a more efficient path forward. Because here is the truth. Our students do not need more activities. They need better designed ones. Inside the SIS Membership, I take everything we know from research and translate it into ready-to-use, literacy-based, movement-driven activities that target multiple domains at once. You are not planning from scratch. You are walking into your sessions with a system that is built for generalization. Each week, you get themed, engaging activities that integrate speech, language, AAC, and literacy with built-in movement so your students are not just participating, they are learning in a way that sticks. If you are ready to stop second guessing your therapy and start seeing meaningful progress across domains, it is time to join us. 👉 Join the SIS Membership here: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Wishing you a week of efficient, effective therapy that carries over far beyond your session walls,💚Kelly

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