29. 30 Days to Create Caregiver Trust: Multicultural Strategies for SLP Evaluations

You have 30 school days to complete an initial evaluation—how do you also build trust with parents in that short time? In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Evans, CCC-SLP, to unpack the unique challenges SLPs face: dual-working families, limited time, cultural mistrust, and the weight of labels like “special education.”Melanie shares her expertise in multicultural competence—practical ways to ask the right questions, avoid exclusionary language, and keep parents involved every step of the process. Learn how to shift from rigid procedures to family-centered evaluations that build trust across cultural divides.➡️ Just as trust transforms evaluations, SIS Membership transforms therapy planning. Get ready-to-go, theme-based literacy and movement activities, plus large-group teletherapy slides every week. Save time, reduce stress, and build stronger connections: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis