As speech pathologists, we often rely on standardised assessments and structured tasks to gauge a child’s language comprehension. These assessments commonly include following directions, responding to WH questions, and pointing to pictures to assess receptive...
When working with children who are gestalt language processors, it’s essential to approach language acquisition from a different perspective. Unlike analytic language processors who build language from words to sentences, gestalt language processors learn...
As professionals dedicated to nurturing communication skills in children with special needs, understanding the difference between analytic language processing and gestalt language processing is crucial. When gestalt language processors are treated with the wrong...
As speech pathologists, we know that tailoring our intervention is essential for supporting the individual language development of our clients. When it comes to gestalt language processors (GLPs), using the right approach is crucial. If we apply an analytic...
A child is using single words so they must be an analytic language user. Right? Wrong! Many gestalt language processors (GLPs) use lots of single words in the early stages. Most people assume that gestalts are only longer scripts from media or from what is said...
Speech pathology is, at times, a challenging profession with many professionals experiencing burnout at some time in their careers. However, it is also highly rewarding career as you see the incredible impact improving an individual’s communication can have on them...
