“Today’s episode highlights the harmful effects of performance-based communication demands on GLPs. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, explains that GLPs acquire language relationally through shared experiences and scripts, contrasting this with the prevailing modern educational and therapeutic approaches that prioritise analytic, spontaneous language production. Drawing on the work of developmental theorists like Vygotsky and Bruner, Dr. Hoerricks argues for a shift towards supportive, relational strategies such as using declarative statements, narration, and embedded choices to foster authentic GLP communication. Ultimately, they call for a fundamental change in how GLPs are understood and supported, emphasising connection and respect for their natural language development pathway over remediation and performance pressure.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/we-are-not-here-to-perform-a-glps

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