241: The One About New Speech & Language Assessment Tool

In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Lo-Presti, an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist,as she introduces a comprehensive and innovative Speech and Language Protocol and Assessment Tool. Designed to merge developmental psychology with speech-language pathology, this tool is particularly powerful for evaluating and treating children with diverse needs, including those who are clinically untestable. Stephanie shares her extensive background and the motivation behind creating a dynamic assessment model that empowers SLPs to make intuitive, evidence-based clinical decisions. The discussion provides an in-depth look at the protocol's unique features, such as its dynamic and flexible approach, its ability to identify a child's zone of proximal development, and its effectiveness in tracking and fostering real-world communication skills. Stephanie also hints at future plans for digitalizing the tool into an app to further aid clinicians in their therapeutic endeavors.Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.