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5 Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost MLU (That You Can Use Tomorrow!)
10 minutes Posted Nov 4, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Access the Sentence Pack (for free!) here: slpnow.com/pod

Show Notes: slpnow.com/237

In this episode, we’re diving into five evidence-based strategies to boost your students’ Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) — in a way that’s fun, functional, and easy to track! 🎯

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Use language samples to identify targets and monitor progress

✅ Embed MLU practice into play, books, songs, and routines

✅ Model just above the child’s level for natural growth

✅ Use sentence frames and visuals to support longer utterances

✅ Give students space with contingent responses and wait time

Plus, I’ll show you how it all comes together in a Little Blue Truck therapy plan.

✨ Resources Mentioned

Free Language Sample Sheet: slpnow.com/free-language-sample-hack

Sentence Pack: slpnow.com/materials/sentence-pack/

Therapy Plans (including Little Blue Truck): slpnow.com/pod