The Most Important Goal in Speech Therapy: Developing an Internal Locus of Control

Children with communication disorders are more likely to develop an external locus of control—believing they have no say in whether they succeed or fail. Research shows this mindset increases their risk of dropping out of school or even entering the juvenile justice system.In this must-listen episode, I’m joined by Denise Stratton, SLP and host of The Speech Umbrella Podcast, to explore how metacognitive strategies help children become their own teachers, self-monitor their progress, and take ownership of their success.You’ll learn:Why locus of control predicts long-term academic and life outcomesFour metacognitive strategies that transform speech, language, narrative, and executive function therapyPractical tools (yes—even post-its and tally marks!) that put children in the driver’s seat of their own progress✨ Want ready-to-use resources that build literacy, speech, language, and AAC skills while also supporting movement and parent involvement? Inside my SIS Membership, you’ll get empirically-based, theme-based weekly activities plus a parent/large group/teletherapy Google Slides deck—delivered every week. Join here: https://www.kellyvess.com/sisVideos Using Conjunctions with Tinker Toys https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/blo... Snack Time Theory of Mind https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/blo... Self Monitoring with School Age Articulation https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/blo... Podcasts Runaway Conjunctions https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/blo... Where Everybody Knows Your Name (consistent characters for beginning storytellers) https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/blo... The Conversation Game https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/blo... Materials on my website Snack Time Social Skills https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/off... 3 Illustrated Stories with the same character are available in the Free Resource Library https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/free Impossible R Made possible https://www.thespeechumbrella.com/r-c...