The Play Based Learning Podcast

EP 54: Understanding Gestalt Language Processing with Jess Teixeira

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Today I am chatting with Jess Teixeira, a certified speech-language pathologist in Massachusetts who specializes in supporting gestalt language processors and their families through direct services and parent and professional consultations and coaching. Have you ever heard of Gestalt Language Processing? If not, you have to listen in because this information can help us understand children so much more! 

Key Takeaways: 

  1. What is Gestalt Language Processing: Jess explains Gestalt language processing as a different way children develop language, emphasizing that it's a normal variation in language development. 
  • Collaboration Among Parents, SLPs, and Educators: Jess highlights the importance of collaboration among parents, speech language pathologists (SLPs), and educators in supporting Gestalt language processors. 
  • Challenges: Kristen and Jess discuss the challenges families face, including pushback from educators and the mismatch between school curriculums and the needs of Gestalt language processors.
  • Approaches to Literacy: Jess explains how Gestalt language processors may approach phonemic awareness and alphabet knowledge differently, depending on individual interests and developmental stages. 
  • Implementing Supportive Strategies in the Classroom: Jess and Kristen suggest practical strategies for educators, such as using declarative language or "sports casting" to support communication in the classroom.

    • Curious about Gestalt Language Processing just like I was? Then you need to listen to this podcast to learn what it’s all about! 

    Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com

    Find Jess here: @jesstheslp or at @playhavenpediatrics 



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