Welcome back to our special Back to School series, where we're revisiting some of the most popular and impactful episodes to help you gear up for the new school year. These episodes have resonated with so many educators and parents, and we're excited to share them with you again.

I'm thrilled to bring back an engaging and super informative conversation with speech/language pathologist Nicole Casey. Nicole's passion for working with autistic children and her deep dive into gestalt language processing make her an amazing guest. In this extra-long episode, we share stories, examples, and insights that will leave you inspired and informed. Nicole's enthusiasm and expertise shine through, and I'm sure you'll love her as much as I do by the end of this episode.

Topics Discussed:

1. What gestalt language processing is and how it differs from analytic language processing

2. Key indicators that a child might be a gestalt language processor

3. Examples of gestalts

4. Free resource to help track a child's gestalts

5. Real life stories about GLPs and how connection makes a huge difference

6. Where to start with gestalt language processors and strategies to use

Bio:

Nicole Casey is a speech-language pathologist specializing in working with gestalt language processors and AAC users in her pediatric private practice, Connections Speech Pathology. Nicole's approach is as dynamic as it is effective, blending evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of each individual's unique strengths and needs. As a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, Nicole has seen the transformative power of a child-led, play-based approach on her clients and their families. Her goal is to remind all that connection is the key to communication and that all kids have limitless potential when they have communication partners who believe in them.

Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionsspeechpathology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionsspeechpathology

Website: https://www.connectionsspeechpathology.com/

Free Gestalt Language Tracker: https://connectionsspeech.myflodesk.com/summit

The Great Language Course:

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