Gestalt language processing

If you’re wondering if it’s possible to support gestalt language processors in the school setting, it is! You may need to make some changes to the environment and how you’re interacting with the student to properly support them.

Language development is a complex and multifaceted process that varies significantly among individuals. Among autistic children, gestalt language development is one notable and often misunderstood form of language acquisition. This approach, where children learn language in whole chunks or phrases, contrasts sharply with the analytic language development seen in neurotypical children. Unfortunately, gestalt language has historically been pathologized, with interventions aimed at reducing or…

Download on Teachers Pay Teachers (linked below) to receive the version with no water mark. Stages 1-6 of gestalt language listed for parents and speech-language pathologists. I use this, along with the slide visual, to introduce the topic of gestalt language processing to parents during speech therapy.

If you’re a parent of a GLP, you may have been told your child has a receptive language disorder or a comprehension difficulty. But, we cannot rely on standardized tests to give a full picture of your child’s comprehension skills. Learn more about GLP and comprehension in this blog post.

We often get questions from parents and professionals asking us how to identify where a child is at in their language development. While a lot goes into assessing a gestalt language processor, the first step is understanding what each stage entails. Read this week’s blog post to learn more.

This is a page from my “AAC Apps and Features At-a-Glance (Single Page Handouts)”: https://bit.ly/AAC-At-a-Glance The power of truly embracing and incorporating individual interests into an AAC system and AAC implementation plus customizing for unique needs cannot be overstated. It is a respectful neurodiversity affirming practice that builds connections fosters AAC ownership resonates with them…

Should you consider motor planning difficulties when working with gestalt language processors (GLPs)? What is dyspraxia? What might children with dyspraxia have difficulty with? Read the blog for SLPs, caregivers, parents, & anyone who wants to learn more about GLPs + language development.