Dynamic Methods for Assessing Language Abilities with Stephanie LoPresti

From The Speech Link with Char Boshart by Speech Therapy PD

May 21, 2025 · 1h 3m · Season 1 · Episode 90

About this episode

Char Boshart and guest Stephanie LoPresti discuss dynamic methods for assessing language abilities and therapy needs in young children.

Guest: Stephanie LoPresti, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Dynamic-Methods-to-Identify In this episode of The Speech Link podcast, host Char Boshart and guest Stephanie LoPresti, a seasoned speech-language pathologist, discuss dynamic methods for identifying language abilities and therapy needs. The conversation covers financial disclosures, Stephanie's extensive experience in the field, and her commitment to early intervention. Stephanie shares insights into her passion for assessing young children, the importance of working within the zone of proximal development, and how she applies dynamic assessment techniques in various settings. Learn about practical strategies for engaging children in assessments, the role of parent and teacher collaboration, and the multifaceted nature of speech therapy. A must-watch for speech therapists seeking innovative and effective assessment methods. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Disclosures 00:54 Meet Our Guest: Stephanie LoPresti 02:26 Stephanie's Journey to Early Childhood Assessment 05:04 The Importance of Dynamic Assessment 06:09 Understanding…

People in this episode

Host: Char Boshart

Guest: Stephanie LoPresti

Topics covered

dynamic assessment
language abilities
early intervention
speech therapy
child assessment

Keywords

dynamic assessment
language abilities
early childhood assessment
speech therapy
parent collaboration

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Organizations: Speech Therapy PD