It can be incredibly tough to know where to start when you're working with a minimally speaking or nonspeaking gestalt language processor. You might feel confident that a child is a GLP—but things just aren’t clicking the way you hoped.

Maybe you’re modeling gestalts regularly, but…

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Introducing an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) system is an exciting step toward supporting a child's communication. But what happens when it feels like it's just not working? If your child isn’t engaging with their device, don’t panic! There are many reasons why AAC may not seem to...

If you're a parent or therapist reading this blog, you may have heard of the term gestalt language processing and are wondering: does my child or student fit the GLP profile? Let's discuss some signs that your child may be a gestalt language processor (GLP).

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What is Gestalt Language Processing?

Gestalt language processing is a form of language development that involves processing language in chunks (gestalts). In the early stages of language development, gestalt language processors communicate primarily through delayed echolalia. This is often referred...